Beyond the endless sandy shores and waves, what truly makes a stay here at Original Surf Morocco invaluable is the immersion experience into authentic Moroccan culture.
Our camp is run entirely by local people who grew up in this beautiful seaside village of Tamraght. They are indigenous Berber people, whose ties to this land trace back for generations.
They speak their native Berber tongue to one another, while communicating in Arabic to Moroccans, English to tourists, and often French, Russian, and bits and pieces of other languages from around the world. The fluid mastery of a handful of languages is commonplace amongst Moroccans – it is truly incredible and humbling to witness!
Being native to this coastline, our surf instructors have a sixth sense for which break will be working when, depending on the tides, swell, wind, and other factors that must align for a day of clean surf.
They graciously share the secrets of their home breaks with us travelers passing through, always bonding with people from around the world over the pure joy that is surfing. A love for the ocean and chasing waves creates a universal bond that transcends any cultural or language barriers. Morocco is ranked among the world’s top cultural travel destinations. Lonely Planet covers the highlights beautifully if you want to plan beyond the surf.
Our live-in chef, Omar, is a true artist of authentic Moroccan cuisine. He prepares delicious culinary masterpieces for us three times a day in his native style of cooking. Each meal is fueled by fresh produce regularly purchased from the local markets or souks.
The Tajine dish is a classic trademark of authentic Moroccan cuisine – an absolute must-try while traveling in Morocco.
The Tajine pot is made of earthen clay and used to slow-cook vegetables or meat. The dish is served in the same pot it was cooked in, preserving the flavor in its richest form. We usually enjoy the Tajine dish each night at dinner.
Moroccan cuisine is infamous for its sublime use of delectable spices. Common spices include cumin, pepper, turmeric, saffron, ginger, paprika, and cinnamon.
In the classic Moroccan style, we always sit down to take our time enjoying the home-cooked meal together. Breakfast and dinner are served on our rooftop terrace, sporting sweeping views of the ocean and the whole village beneath us. We usually eat lunch on the beach, in between our morning and afternoon surfing sessions. Every detail at Original Surf Morocco is designed to give guests a truly authentic Moroccan experience, from the food we cook to the excursions we recommend.
Each day living here, I learn a little bit more about what it means to be truly Moroccan – a culture centered around community, compassion, and spiritual devotion. I am so grateful to have at least two more months to sink in here, and to be able to share my experience with our readers!
