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How to get there?
Morocco is served by direct
flights from the UK and other major European airports,
with flight times to Agadir between 2-4 hours. Guests
travelling from the US can connect either in Casablanca
or at a European airport as there are no direct flights
to Agadir. From Agadir airport it’s a 45 minute drive
south east along the coast road. Road transfers from
Marrakech can be easily arranged and take 4 - 5 hours
and cost approx 100€ for 4 people max 4person in the
car. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange a
transfer or would like a quote.
Air Ninja
- great site to see who fly where internationally.
Flights leave the UK from London Stansted (STN) London (LGW),
Manchester (MAN), Bristol (BRS),
For Agadir:Easyjet
- Ryanair
- Thomsonfly
- Firstchoice
- MyTravel
- Royal Air Maroc
scheduled flights
For Marrakech:Ryanair
/ Skyscanner
/ Easyjet
/ Atlas-blue
/ Royal Air Maroc
Can i bring
my children?
Children of all ages are welcome
but we do not have specialised child care facilities.
Can i use my
phone? in there internet?
early all
European networks work in Morocco. Contact your network for
call charges. Coverage is good. There are an abundance of
public phones (coin and cards) in Taghazout. International
call charges are relatively cheap. There is free wi.fi
available. There are also broadband internet cafés.
HOW ABOUT CASH? WHAT IS THE CURRENCY? WHERE
CAN I GET IT?
The Moroccan currency is the
Dirham. Exchange rates at last time of checking were around
(13 DH £1 ) (11 DH €1 ) and
(8 DH $1).
Dirhams can only be obtained within Morocco. There are
exchange facilities and ATM in the airport. There are also
plenty of ATM in Agadir. There are no ATM’ in Taghazout, the
nearest is Aourir, a five minute drive from Taghazout. This
machine and many other ATMs in Morocco do not accept Maestro
and can be unreliable, if you have a VISA card we recommend
you bring it.
Please note:
traveller's cheques are not a good idea for Morocco. They
cannot be exchanged at the airport or in Tamraght and there
are only a few places in Agadir that will change them.
What is the
surf and the weather like?
Morocco is
an all year round destination for great surf and great
weather. SurfTownMorocco is open all year apart Ramadan.
The summer months (June - September) see small to medium
swells with surf mostly on the beaches and reefs on the more
exposed north west coast. This is a great time for anyone
looking for fun, uncrowded warm water surf. There are some
bigger days during this time for those looking for something
more challenging.
During the winter months the waves, that have made Morocco
famous, come to life. There is a huge variety of surf in
Agadir Area southern Morocco. There are not many places like
it in the whole. The region has something for everyone, from
ideal beginner waves to challenging reef ledges.
Intermediates and those new to the sport should not be put
off or worried. Due to the nature of the coastline there is
almost always somewhere sheltered and manageable, and those
looking for something challenging won’t be disappointed.
Morocco is blessed with well over 300 days of sunshine a
year. Between the months November to February there is a
small chance of rain.
Typical wave size and temperatures.Your choice of wetsuit
comes down to personal choice and tolerance. The best all
rounder is a 3/2mm full suit.or shorty one.
Are there
surf shops? what can i buy there?
There are a few surf shops in
Taghazout. They now stock a fair bit of hardware: leashes,
wax, deckgrip etc. The surf board and clothing selection is
also growing. Most of the shops offer board repairs, they
are often great value and of good quality.
What about
clothing, what will i need?
Morocco is
a liberal Muslim country, and men and women are welcome to
wear shorts and t-shirts. Swimming costumes and bikinis are
normal on the beach but it is advisable to cover up your
arms and legs a bit when walking around town. Shorts, tees
and flip flops are the norm. Trousers and jumpers are
sometimes needed particularly in mid winter when the
evenings can be chilly so warm clothes are a good idea
during that period.
What
else is there to do apart from surf?
Taghazout and the surrounding
area offer a whole range of other activities. If you feel
like a break from surfing or for those of you who don't surf
then horse and camel riding and quad biking are all close by
and easily organized. For those who’d like to relax there
are miles of empty golden sandy beaches to discover or you
can sunbath and chill out in the privacy of the villa or
your apartment. The Souk of Agadir provide the
quintessential Moroccan shopping experience. one or Two days
trips to the ancient city of Marrakech can be organized. The
beautiful seaside town of Essaouira is only two and half
hours north and is a popular one day trip. There is a great
market (souk) in Agadir which has all the stuff you would
expect in Morocco: an abundance of leather goods, woodwork,
ceramics, rugs, carpets, jewellery and clothing. Non
threatening haggling is part of the fun! There is also a
small market in Taghazout’s village square that sells local
wares.
What voltage
and plugs do you use?
Morocco is on
220 volts with two-pin round plugs.
Do you
supply towels?
Bath towels but not beach towels
are available for your stay and you will need to bring your
own
beach towels.
What about the evenings?
It’s really up to you. You can
dine on one of the terraces overlooking the surf and enjoy a
drink under the stars, get comfy in the salon and watch a
film, go and have a mint tea in the village and checkout the
scene in this bustling little fishing village or we can
arrange taxis for those who fancy checking out Agadir’s
night life!
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