Villa Shangri-La, Surf & Yoga, by Magic Surf Morocco (Aourir, Morocco)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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Aourir - The up and coming place away from the crowds
Peacefully located in the Moroccan countryside of Aourir also called Banana Village because of the large banana plantations, you’ll get the opportunity to discover the authentic life in Morocco and the sweetest bananas around!
Every Wednesday, it's local market day! Offering a very traditional Moroccan souk experience. You will find stalls selling fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, olives, spices and much, more. Alongside edible items, you can also find Moroccan handicrafts such as rugs and jewellery. It’s a joyful, colourful bazaar and the perfect place to test your bargaining skills and pick up some truly unique gifts.
Besides the weekly market, Banana village has all commodities: doctors, pharmacies, banks, ATM’s, food shops, argan and honey shops, crafts shops, many cafes and restaurants where you can try all kind of different Moroccan specialities.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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Villa Shangri-La, Surf & Yoga, is a stunning, recently built, 3 stories villa with 6 bedrooms fully equipped for your comfort: private shower and toilets (either inside or just outside the bedroom), bed linens, bath towels, air conditioning, heating and garden / swimming pool / mountain views from each room.
From the rooftop terrace, you'll enjoy both amazing Moroccan countryside and ocean views. There are small lounges on each floor with sofas and balconies. On the ground floor, the communal eating and chilling out area opens onto the swimming pool and the garden.
All meals at the villa are included in our various packages and the morning and evening meals are served round the pool in a chilled and relaxed Moroccan atmosphere. Breakfasts include hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. All you need to kick off a great day’s surfing! We also provide picnic lunches that will be taken on the beach between the surf sessions and healthy and delicious home cooked dinners.
Beside the surfing and the yoga, we can provide many other activities according to your wishes: cooking classes, traditional Moroccan hammam and massage, day trip to Paradise Valley, Agadir and Banana Village souks (market), horse riding, camel riding on the beach, excursions to Marrakech and Essaouira, etc.
Furthermore, It’s also the ideal location to explore the beautiful South of Morocco with its magnificent sites like the Legzira beach, Massa National Park, Tiznit - the silver city or the lovely village of Tafraoute. The region is also a fascinating place for foodies, with the argan oil, honey and other local specialities. The air is full of colours and flavours to be remembered for a lifetime. Aourir offers you the possibility to immerse yourselves in the Amazigh traditions.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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Our guests are split in groups according to their levels. The ratio is 8 pupils for 1 instructor. Our qualified and certified surf instructors give the surf lessons in English and / or in French.
Every day our surf instructors will decide where to go according to surf conditions.

What can you expect from us:
FOR THE BEGINNER LEVEL
This is what our qualified instructors will teach you and what you will be able to learn and achieve within a week with us….
– Warm up and stretching techniques
– Position yourself correctly on your board in order to
– Be able to paddle, you will ear this one A LOT in the water!!!!!!!
– The “pop-up”
– Standing correctly on your board: the stance, the position of your feet, etc.
– How to get speed and turn, for some of you
– Read the water for the best waves, rips and current
– Rules of safety and surfing
Some beginners may even progress to riding green waves and learning intermediate aspects of surfing in their first week.
Regardless, start getting fit!!!!
FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
You are now mastering all of the aspects and techniques of the beginner level.
This is what you will be working on with our qualified instructors…..
Menu…
– Warm up and stretching techniques
– Paddle out through waves to get to line up
– Position yourself correctly in the line up
– The timing
– Catch unbroken waves (green waves)
– Drop in the wave
– Front and backside turns

This is an idea of a typical day with Magic Surf Morocco:
From 07.30 – Breakfast: hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc.
08.45 – Your surf instructor / guide will come to meet you and load up the vehicle with all the surfing gear and lunch, then head out for a surf. The spot will be chosen according to the day condition.
13:00 - Packed lunch at the beach.
13.00 – 17.00 - another surf under the supervision and professional advises of our surf instructors.
18.00 – optional yoga class, see our special Surf and Yoga retreats, horse or camel back riding, traditional hamman, argan oil massage, you name it, we can provide it!
20.00 – Dinner time, delicious Moroccan and international food will be served in the patio next to the pool in a chilled and relaxed atmosphere

If you have already booked your accommodation, you can join us only for the day surf lessons, you will be most welcome!

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SURF MATERIALS

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The surf equipment is included in our packages. We provide guests with softboard or fiberglass boards, and with wetsuits. We also rent surf equipment for customers that are not booked in package with us.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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If not already included in our various packages.

Picnic :
Picnic and water available on request 5€ / day / pers

 Airport transfers :
            Agadir: included in the various packages from 7 nights stays. For less than 7 nights, 20 € / pers / way
            Essaouira : 40 € / pers / way, minimum 3 people
            Marrakesh : 60 € / pers / way , minimum 3 people

 Paradise Valley Road Trip :
This beautiful oasis is located about forty minutes drive from Tamraght in the Atlas Mountains. You will spend an exciting and unique day: swimming in natural pools with water slides and rock jumps then lunch in the palm grove, and for the more adventurous there are short discovery trails to explore.
40 €/ pers, including transport

 Yoga :
Enjoy our yoga sessions with professionals who know how to combine the benefits of Yoga with surfing.
15 € / pers / session and with transport if needed

 Car rental:
You can hire a car for 5 people with a roof rack for surfboards. Remember: the car will be delivered with the tank almost empty (so you need to bring it back almost empty … ) your first stop will be the Aourir petrol station 2km from the village …
35 € / day
190 € / 6 days
Save 20€, 10% discount on 6 day rental!

 Horseback or camel riding:
Experience the sunset on the beach on a ride setting out from Aourir towards Taghazout … An extraordinary and compelling experience.
2 to 3 hours: 30 € / pers

 Massage :
Experience the pleasure of a massage with Argan oil.
Argan oil comes from the argan tree, found in Morocco and western Algeria, mainly in the southwest of Morocco, between Agadir, Essaouira and Taroudant and around Tindouf in Algeria. It is widely used in traditional cooking but it is also used for its beneficial cosmetic properties, as it is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants.
25 €
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 Traditional Moroccan Hammam :
This oriental ritual that originates from Roman times is a staple in the lives of Moroccans. The baths are both a social meeting place and a place to relax, enriching both the mind and body: this is an experience you should not miss while you are in Morocco. The hot steam dilates blood vessels and helps the body to relax. Rough skin floats away, toxins are eliminated, muscle pain alleviated and your stress released! Perfect after a day of surfing! !
20 € per session

And many more activities like quad, jet ski, sailing

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

-Agadir at 14 km : Large sandy bay where some beachbreak peaks unroll and have a tendency to close up to 1.20m. Walking South towards Oued Massa’s river mouth, close to the Presidential Palace, some quality peaks. An alternative when the coast saturates.

-Bo & Co 2 : Beachbreak that can prove fantastic (it depends of the sand-bank). A fairway takes you to the spot without paddling and without the wave crashing above your head. It starts in a powerful basin offering you a very tight tubular right and/or a left that has a propensity for turning around itself even with a very hollow section. This spot works from 30cm to 2m, 2.50m max and need little swell on the usual spots, very sensitive to the wind. For every surfer.

-Bo & Co 3 : Very good-quality right and left on flat stones that can end up under the sand according to the time. The environment is gorgeous, needs a little swell on the usual spot. For intermediate surfers.

-11 and 12  at 3 km: very nice lefts, tubular during the first section on a rocky flat stone, reef wave feeling when take-off – to surf especially in low, rising tide.

-Banana at 1 km : Long right coming from a cliff and ending up on a pebble or sand beach. This low tide wave can be extraordinary, turning into a nice right left peak and sheltered from the Northern wind in the rising tide.

-Devil's Rock at 800 m : Small beach isolated between two rock advances. Beachbreak that can almost always be surfed with some very good-quality waves sometimes.

-Tamghart / Crocodile at 800 m : Nice and quite easy wave – usually for beginners

-Anchor Point at 6 km : The left can be very fun, can be surfed in high tide. The right, mythic Southern Moroccan wave unrolls on the flat stone. It needs a consistent swell or high tide coefficients. The quality of the wave depends of the sand silt up. The launching in water and the way out are sometimes hard so look around before jumping in the water – often a lot of people and some stones…

-Mysteries – La Source at 8 km : Risky right according to the sand silt up, starting from a rock vein. Although it can be awesome, the surfers often sulk it. A great opportunity for a quiet surfing session between friends.

-Killer Point 10 km : a long right on the flat stone working in various size and composed of 3 sections :
- the first one, the farther is a large basin- the middle one, much longer than the 1st one is composed of lots of quick sections- the inside, long and hollow, is smaller and steadier.
When the swell is quite heavy (1.50m), those sections can be connected and the wave allows a 300m surfing. From this size, the wave current and power become dangerous and require a very technical surfing.

-Bo & Co 1 : Very pretty spot with rocky flat stones in front of a little cliff, in a gorgeous and deserted place. A good swell is necessary to work, you can also surf at La Pointe and Killer to surf peacefully, the spot is working from 1m without a size limit.
Long right made of hollow sections, the quality and the difficulty of the spot depend on the sand level covering the rocks. Not easy coming in and out the water in high tide. For intermediate surfers.

-Boillers at a 30 minutes  : also known for its sea-urchins, this is a spot that well-receive the swell. Offshore wind, sideshore by a Northern wind, a very good right on the flat stone of the rock. Not many waves, very quickly crowded and can be surfed from low to half-tide. Not easy launching and coming out of the water for those who are not used to rocks, boots are recommended. Reachable for regular level surfing.

-Dracula at a 40 minutes : Impressive place, incredible right, probably the most powerful of all, reserved for very good surfers, can handle heavy swells, difficult launching, and uncertain coming out of the water.

-Tamri at a 45 minutes drive:  A beach break that takes well the swell in little condition days.

And plenty more…

Seasonal conditions

Perfectly exposed for a N/W swell coming down, generated by depressions from Northern Atlantic, the Moroccan coast gets all kind of waves. Thanks to the wind protection in some rocky beach break spots, conditions can turn out fantastic in winter with 1 to 3.50m waves.
From May to September, conditions are more hazardous and less regular but you can have some very good sessions.

In winter, the moderate offshore winds blow N/E giving amazing conditions from October to April. From May to September, the “Chergui”, a warm N/W wind blows and can spoil the quality of the sessions.
Tides vary between 0.6 to 2 meters and may affect the non-profound water spots.
Many sea urchins and rocks – bring boots.
You need a 3/2mm wetsuit from November to April with a water temperature between 16°C and 19°C. From May to October, a swimsuit, a top or a springsuit is sufficient.

Crowd factor and local people

Always an un-crowded spot to be found here. The locals are very friendly, but you have to respect the rules in the water… Everybody says “Hi” and gives a smile and you can ear all languages from round the world in the water!

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SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region

Morocco is a prime location with glorious sunshine and warm temperatures all year round, sandy beaches and an endless coastline of Surf Spots for all levels. It is a dream surf destination with waves for all abilities. Whether your are looking for rolling 10 foot points, endless, mellow, 6 foot walls or the perfect wave to learn on, Morocco has it all…

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JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp

We provide Agadir airport and Agadir Bus station transfers to/from the surfcamp from 7 nights stay.
Agadir airport – 45 min drive
Agadir Bus station – 20 min drive
Marrakech airport – 3h by bus (we will pick you up from Agadir Bus Station)

PACKAGES & PRICES

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Surf Coaching

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For beginner and intermediate level
 
- Return Agadir's airport from 7 night stays. Other options check with us.
- 7 Nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts with hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. all you need to kick off a great day’s surfing!
- 7 Healthy and delicious diners at the Surf & Yoga camp. Diners taken out are not included
- 6 Picnic lunches (healthy salads or sandwiches, fruits and water) at the beach
- 6 Days surfing (morning lessons of 2,5 to 3 hours and afternoon free practice under the surveillance and advise of the surf instructors)
- Teaching from fully qualified surf instructors
- 6 Days surf equipment hire (board and wetsuit)
- Everyday transport to the surf spot

550 € / pers in a twin / double private en-suite room

650 € in a single private en-suite room

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Surf & Yoga 1

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- Return Agadir's airport from 7 night stays. Other options check the "getting here" tab
- 7 Nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts with hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. all you need to kick off a great day’s surfing!
- 7 Healthy and delicious diners at the Surf & Yoga camp. Diners taken out are not included
- 6 Picnic lunches (healthy salads or sandwiches, fruits and water) at the beach
- 6 Days surfing (morning lessons of 2,5 to 3 hours and afternoon free practice under the surveillance and advise of the surf instructors)
- Teaching from fully qualified surf instructors
- 6 Days surf equipment hire (board and wetsuit)
- Everyday transport to the surf spot
- 6 yoga classes (1 / day) with our certified yoga teachers after surfing from 5pm to 6pm

640 € / pers in a twin / double private en-suite room

740 € in a single private en-suite room

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Surf & Yoga 2

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- Return Agadir's airport from 7 night stays
- 7 Nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts with hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. all you need to kick off a great day’s surfing!
- 7 Healthy and delicious diners at the Surf & Yoga camp. Diners taken out are not included
- 6 Picnic lunches (healthy salads or sandwiches, fruits and water) at the beach
- 6 Days surfing (morning lessons of 2,5 to 3 hours and afternoon free practice under the surveillance and advise of the surf instructors)
- Teaching from fully qualified surf instructors
- 6 Days surf equipment hire (board and wetsuit)
- Everyday transport to the surf spot
- 12 yoga classes (2 / day) with our certified yoga teachers: 1 in the morning before breakfast from 7am to 8am and 1 after surfing from 5pm to 6pm


680 € / pers in a twin / double private en-suite room

780 € in a single private en-suite room

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Surfer Girl Package

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- Return Agadir’s airport transfers from 7 night stays
- 7 Nights accommodation in our Surf & Yoga camp
- 7 Breakfasts with hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. all you need to kick off a great day’s surfing!
- 7 Healthy and delicious diners at the Surf & Yoga camp. Diners taken out are not included
- 5 Picnic lunches (healthy salads or sandwiches, fruits and water) at the beach
- 5 Days surfing (morning surf lessons of 2,5 to 3 hours and afternoon free practice under the surveillance and advise of the surf instructors)
- Teaching from fully qualified surf instructors
- 5 Days surf equipment hire (board and wetsuit)
- Everyday transport to the surf spots
- 5 Yoga classes (1 / day) with our certified yoga teachers after surfing from 5pm to 6pm
- 1 visit to Agadir’s famous souk El Khad
- 5 yoga sessions
- 1 traditional Moroccan hammam
- 1 argan oil massage
- 1 horseback or camel trek
 

720 € / pers in a twin / double private en-suite room

820 € in a single private en-suite room

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Surf Guiding

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For those of you who are good or excellent surfers who want expert local knowledge of the best surf spots plus some technical advices, and at the same time use the ease and comfort of our surf & yoga camp our surf guiding package is for you.
 
- Return Agadir's airport from 7 night stays. Other options check the "getting here" tab
- 7 Nights accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts with hot drinks, fresh orange juice, fresh fruits, cereals, yogurts, etc. all you need to kick off a great day’s surfing!
- 7 Healthy and delicious diners at the Surf & Yoga camp. Diners taken out are not included
- 6 Days surf guiding
- Guiding from fully qualified and experienced surf instructors or surf guides
- Every day transport to the surf spots
- Picnic lunches are not included
- Surf equipment hire comes as an extra (for 6 days, 100 €)
 

550 € / pers in a twin / double private en-suite room

650 € in a single private en-suite room



Not included for all packages:

•                Flights
•                Drinks
•                Travel insurance
•                Pocket money
•                Lunches out of the provided picnic
•                Diners out of the surf & yoga camp
•                Beach towel

 

We recommande our guests to purchase a travel insurance that covers surfing and repatriation.

We decline all responsibilities in case of accident or breakage and / or lose of surf equipment.