African Spirit (Casablanca, Morocco) ★★★
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Summary
WELCOME TO AFRICAN SPIRIT
The uncrowded waves of North and South Morocco are the perfect place to improve your surfing and catch amazing waves whether you're a beginner or kamikaze surfer.
Packages & prices
8 packages
1 week accommodation in the Beach Villa with a daily 90-minute surf lesson from experienced instructors, followed by a guided free surf in the afternoon. Very small groups, ideal beginner waves right in front of the villa. Equipment for the course provided.
7 days of surf guiding with accommodation in the Beach Villa in Bouznika. Included are flexible surf guiding (as many sessions per day as desired) and transport from the accommodation to the spots. Board and wetsuit rental are NOT included (board £10/day, wetsuit £10/day extra). Special group price from £249.
7-day surfari (£50/person/night) in search of the best waves in northern and southern Morocco. Included: accommodation (Beach Villa, apartments, riads, or tents), breakfast and packed lunch, as well as transport in two fully equipped jeeps. For advanced and intermediate surfers only, minimum stay 7 nights, group size 3-6 people. Board/wetsuit rental extra (£5/day each).
Self-catering week in the apartment on Bouznika beach (max. 2 people; elsewhere in the text listed as 'sleeps max 4'). Surf guiding not included. Optional: surf lessons, cooking classes, rental, car rental.
Self-catering week in the Beach Villa on Bouznika beach (sleeps max. 8). Surf guiding is NOT included with self-catering stays. Optionally bookable: surf lessons, cooking classes, wetsuit/board rental, car rental.
Whole 3-bedroom Beach Villa per week for the whole family (max. 5 people). Included: breakfast and traditional Moroccan lunch as well as airport transfers. Surf and cooking lessons bookable at good prices. Babysitting available during surf sessions.
ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
CAMP OPERATOR
Marcus - Camp Founder/Owner
His extensive Knowledge of the local waves ensures you will surf the best waves at the right time. As camp founder he will be overlooking your stay to ensure maximum enjoyment and satisfaction on your Moroccan holiday! If you're surf guiding you can be sure to see Marcus carving up the bombs outback!
Nickname- Tin Tin (it's the quif)
Favourite Board- Cimente 5'11" 18" 3/4
Most Likely to say- "yeh yeh it's pretty spicy that wave"
Fluent in French, Arabic & English with Spanish on the way Sanaa is the perfect guide during your stay. Her extensive knowledge of the local area, culture and Moroccan cooking gives you a truly Authentic Moroccan experience.
Nickname- Hygiene Mum
Born- 1989
Favourite Board- SUP
Most Likely to say- "Marcus!! why did you do that?!"
Speaking Arabic, French and English with fantastic surf guiding and big bear smile people warm to him and get hooked on surfing with smiles on their faces. His famous Ali boost when paddling into waves is soorly missed when the session is over.
NickName- The Bear
Born- 1985
Favourite Board- Bear Thruster 6'8"
Most Likely to say- "yalla yalla get up get up!!!"
Sabah is our amazing African Spirit Chef and housekeeper. She is a lovely local Moroccan from Skirat and always has a smile on her face. Breakfast and Lunch.
Nickname- Sabah
Born- 1969
Favourite Board- N/A although i'm sure she would rip!
Most Likely to say- "Coffee?"
Mitsu guards the house 5 days a week and ensures the garden is maintained, he also ensures that we have the best sand in front of our beach villa (no jokes).
Nickname- Harry Potter
Born- 1946
Favourite Board- Nimbus 2000
Most Likely to say- "Salut?"
Joining us for this season Lloyd has transformed our website and ensures you guys keep finding us. Also knowing the local spots Lloyd is great fun to surf with never letting there be a dull moment, but prepare for some dawny sessions if you show keenness!!
Nickname- Safety Dad
Born- 1989
Favourite Board- Wired Fish 5'10"
Most Likely to say- "oooo watch that glass doesn't fall!!!"
Tonta is the real boss in the camp always getting her walks on time! Found in a bin as a puppy in 2010 she has certainly upgraded her sleeping arrangements, she patrols the beach like she owns it and watches over the house throughout the day.
Nickname- Tonta doggy
Born- 2010
Favourite spot- resting her head on the terrace railings
Most Likely to say- "woof"
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
Our accommodation at the beach villa includes;
- Great living room with open fire
- Dining room with views of the surf
- Separate staff quarters
- Daily maid service
- Twin rooms
- Double and single rooms with ensuite
- Large sun terrace overlooking the sea
- You literally step out of the front door onto the sand
- Three Surf breaks right out front
- Situated in one of the nicest sandy bays in Morocco
Coming Soon House No 2 in Sidi Ifni
We will be adding a second house to the camp next September Watch This space
CATERING
African Spirit self catering holidays are the option to go for if you want your own privacy and independence.
You can choose from our Apartment or Villa on Bouznika beach (25ks from Rabat) which both overlook some classic surf and are only a 5 minutes drive from a famous point break, reef break and the golf course. Alternatively you can stay in our traditional Riad in the heart of Rabat and experience the wonders, sights and sounds of this wonderful city.
So whether you want to learn to surf/cook, sunbathe on the balcony or just take it easy in Rabat you can now do so in the comfort of your own pad. We can arrange a hire car for you so you can get to the surf when its on as well as explore this amazing country.
Apartment £350/week (sleeps Max 4)
Beach Villa £800/week (sleeps 8)
Please note surf guiding is not included self catering stays.
- Surf Lessons
- Cookery Classes
- Wetsuit Hire
- Board Hire
- Hire car
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Reasons to Surf with African Spirit
- Uncrowded surf breaks of North and South Morocco
- Surf guiding for as many surfs a day as you want
- Small surf camp
- Numerous very local surf breaks for all abilities
African Spirit's surf guiding is very simple, you surf as often as you like at the surf breaks that are working best. We transport you from our beach front accommodation to the surf and teach you about each surf breaks characteristics. As far as surf guiding goes African Spirit provides flexible experienced guiding in an uncrowded surfing paradise!
Try African Spirit's friendly experienced surf instructors
Learning to surf with African Spirit is a great idea because;
- Friendly experienced surf instructors
- Very small teaching groups
- Ideal beginner waves on doorstep of the beach villa
- Uncrowded surf beaches
Each day you will have a 90 minute lesson with one of our very experienced surf instructors followed by second guided free surf in the afternoon.
We have all the equipment you need here available at very competitive prices, all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.
CAMPER VAN HIRE
The ultimate Moroccan Surf Adventure Starts Here!Travel throughout Morocco chasing the best waves and conditions and take your bed with you!! It's the perfect trip for two. On arrival we can advise you where the waves will be working to ensure you make the most of the what Morocco has to offer.
We are really excited about this new Camper Van Hire!! It's hard to stop our friends from booking up all the spaces, so get in quick if you fancy the freedom of having your own surf wagon in a african surfing paradise.
How it works:
March – October*: 7 day hire, From Saturday to Saturday, Collection from 14:00 & Return by 12:00
* Please contact us if you wish to hire outside of these Months
You can pick up the camper from Casablanca/Rabat airports or Mohamedia Railway station. The vehicle can be dropped off at any of these locations.
- Internal and external board storage
- Storage for wetsuits
- Pull out bed that converts swiftly and easily
- Storage for clothes and food
- Sink/cooker unit and Fridge- 12v system powered with solar panel charging
The Boring But Necessary Stuff:
- £150 Deposit required to secure your booking,
- £500 Security deposit required, held for the duration of camper hire, and refunded upon return providing the camper is returned undamaged, refuelled*, and complete.
- Should there be any vehicle or equipment damage, we reserve the right to use this security deposit to make good any loss or damage, with the remainder being returned to the hirer upon completion.
- Deposit payments can be made via PAYPAL
- Drivers must be aged between 25 – 70 and have held a UK/Eur/Australian/NZ driving licence for a minimum of 24 months, some exceptions may be allowable, please call prior to booking to check.
- Driving License (both paper and card) + Proof of identity required at time of hire.
- Any speeding or parking fines will be re-directed to the registered Hirer.
*Fuelling- the camper will be provided with a full tank of fuel at the start of your hire duration, and should be returned with a full tank of fuel.
Price £600 for 7 days
Board Hire £5/day
Westsuit Hire £5/day
SURFARI ADVENTURE
The ultimate Moroccan Surf Adventure Starts Here!
Take advantage of cheap to flights Marrakech then we'll take you to the waves. Whether it means going south or heading north, we keep it flexible to ensure you get the best surf conditions this beautiful country has to offer.
We’ll be out all day in search of perfect waves, finding the swell and giving you maximum time in the water. Thanks to our beach side villa, local apartments, riads or even tents if you're really adventurous, we'll have your accommodation in both North and South Morocco covered too.
There is no better way to ensure you get the best waves this great country has to offer.
How it works:
A few days before your trip we’ll check the surf forecasts and decide what part of Morocco is going to give you the best waves possible. And we plan the trip from there – perhaps passed Sidi Ifni and beyond or up north to the uncrowded breaks of Rabat and Casablanca.
Accommodation, breakfast and packed lunch. Transport in our 2 fully fitted Jeeps with a ten-foot awning and iPod docking stations – a mobile home from home while we’re searching out the best surf.
Requirements:
- Advanced or Intermediate surfers
- Minimum Stay 7 nights
- Minimum group size 3
- Maximum group size 6
Price £50/person/night
Board Hire £5/day
Westsuit Hire £5/day
When you’re travelling with children, it’s all about making your trip as smooth as possible.
With African Spirit, you can do it all. As a family, you can rent our entire spacious beachfront villa for your holiday and really make the place your own in this warm, friendly atmosphere run by husband and wife team Marcus and Sanaa.
This is the perfect location whether you’re an experienced surfer or a complete beginner. And if both parents would like to surf together, we offer babysitting while you are out enjoying the waves.
Breakfast and a traditional Moroccan lunch are included in the price (with options for the evening meal) so all you need to think about is relaxing with your family.
Bouznika is a unique location with quality, uncrowded waves – a rarity these days. And with easy access to Morocco’s airports (with local transfers included in the price), it’s just another hassle you don’t have to think about.
African Spirit is for all the family
3-room villa £999 per week
- Surf lessons and Moroccan cookery lessons available at excellent rates
- Airport transfers included in price
- Max family of 5
SURF MATERIALS
Board and wetsuit hire are available to those surf guiding at a very reasonable additional cost, we would advise pre-booking if possible:
Board Hire £10/day
Westuit Hire £10/day
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Moroccan Tours
7 day TourEnjoy a once in a lifetime holiday with Husband and wife team Marcus and Sanaa as your hosts and guides for the whole 7 days, ensuring a safe, fun and true Moroccan adventure.
Rabat Tour
The capital of Morocco is a delight to visit with an almost hassle free Souq and beautiful walled City overlooking the Atlantic. It's the perfect place to spend the day.
Desert Experience
For you more adventurous souls this experience will allow you to dive into the desert culture and have a true reflective experience with the alien arid environment.
LEARN TO SUP
At low tide our beach is the ideal place to learn the SUP, once you have homed your skills and leant the basic's maybe you ll be ready to get a few waves by the weeks end.
Learning to SUP with African Spirit is a great idea because;
- Friendly experienced instructors
- Very small teaching groups
- Ideal beginners area and small wave spots
- Uncrowded surf beaches
Each day you will have a 90 minute lesson with one of our very experienced instructors followed by second guided free surf in the afternoon.
We have all the equipment you need here available at very competitive prices, all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.
Paddleboarding with equipment and instructor £25/day
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
You will find very little information about the uncrowded waves surfed in North and South Morocco and we're not about to plaster the internet with our local knowledge (sorry)! However we have been running our surf guiding for 8 years in the local area, and guests always leave with a smile. With numerous point and reef breaks in the very local area for different levels of surfer there really is alot of choice, but If you want a little more assurance before booking then email us with a couple of questions.
JOURNEY
Flights
Getting to African Spirit is very easy! We would recommend flying to Rabat or Casablanca airports, we will meet you in arrivals and take care of everything, plus it's only a short 50 minute hop to the camp!
Possible destination airports are the following;
Casablanca Mohamed .V (CMN) - 50min transfer
Rabat (RBA) - 50min transfer
Marrakech Menara (RAK) - 3.5hr Train to Mohammedia then 20min transfer
Fes- Saiss (FEZ) - 4 hr Train to Bouznika
Royal Air Maroc
London Heathrow & London Gatwick – Casablanca, from £100. 1 hour transfer to the Villa. Also regular services from Madrid, Barcelona and other European cities to Casablanca. (Surfboards are charged as an extra piece of baggage £45)
Ryanair
London Standsted to Rabat September to October 24th – Mon & Friday from as little as £78 returnOctober 28th to April – Sat & Tue & Thursday from as little as £58 return London Luton & Bristol – Marrakech, from £50. 3.5 hour excellent train service to Mohammedia, then 20 minute transfer to the Villa. (surfboards £40 each way).
Air Arabia
London Heathrow & London Gatwick – Casablanca, from less than £100. 1 hour transfer to the Villa. (surf boards were included in baggage weight recently but double check)
Iberia
London Gatwick – Madrid – Casablanca, from £100. 1 hour transfer to the Beach Villa. (surfboards expensive, ie: over £100)
EasyJet
London Gatwick – Marrakech, from £50. 3 and a half hour excellent train service to Mohammedia, then 20 minute transfer to the Villa. (surfboards £15 each way). You can also fly EasyJet from London or Bristol to Casablanca via Madrid from £50.
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