Morocco surf guide
Surfing Boilers & Tamri
Heavier reefs and the swell magnet at Tamri
- Spots3
- LevelsAdvanced, Beginner, Intermediate
- Best seasonOct-Mar
- RegionTaghazout & Imsouane
The waves at Boilers & Tamri
Boilers
- Right Reef
- Intermediate / Advanced
- 3-8 ft
- Oct-Mar
- Crowd 3/5
Boilers is a fast right reef near Cap Ghir, about 25 minutes north of Taghazout. It's named after the rusty boiler of an old shipwreck that sits on the reef and marks the takeoff.
It's one of the most consistent waves in the area and picks up more swell than Taghazout. The takeoff is steep and the wave is quick, with hollow sections on good days. The rips are strong and the reef is rocky, so it's for confident surfers.
30.63, -9.89 · WNW swell, E offshore wind
Draculas
- Reef Break
- Advanced
- 3-8 ft
- Nov-Mar
- Crowd 2/5
Draculas is a heavy, shallow reef a short way south of Boilers. It needs a west swell and offshore wind, and on those days it's fast and hollow.
The reef is close to the surface and the rips are strong. It's for experienced surfers only, and a good place to watch from the cliff if you're not sure.
30.62, -9.87 · W swell, E offshore wind
Tamri
- Beach Break
- Beginner / Intermediate
- 2-8 ft
- Year-round
- Crowd 1/5
Tamri is a long beach at a river mouth north of Cap Ghir, with banana plantations behind it. It picks up more swell than anywhere around Taghazout, so it's usually bigger, and it's the place to check when the points are flat.
There are lefts and rights along the beach, best at low tide. It's rarely crowded. On big days it gets powerful, but on smaller days improvers can surf it too.
30.73, -9.85 · NW swell, E wind, low tide
Beyond the surf
- Cap Ghir lighthouse: Lighthouse on the cape where the coast turns north, with big views over the Atlantic.
Getting to Boilers & Tamri and around Taghazout & Imsouane
Agadir airport (AGA) is about 40 minutes from Taghazout by taxi. Along the coast, most people use the local buses, shared taxis or a surf camp's van.
- Airport taxi ($30-40): A fixed-price taxi from Agadir airport to Taghazout. Many surf camps arrange the pickup. Agree the price before you get in, or book through your accommodation.
- Local bus 32/33 ($0.50-1): Cheap city buses run along the coast road between Agadir, Aourir, Tamraght and Taghazout. Board bags can be a problem on full buses.
- Rental car ($25-40/day): A car makes it easy to chase swell up the coast and reach Imsouane in about an hour. Park in sight of the beach and don't leave anything in the car.
- Surf camp van (Included or $10-20): Most camps drive guests to the best spot of the day as part of a surf package. Ask which spots they go to before booking.
Before you go
Booking: Book surf houses ahead for Christmas, New Year and February half-term in Europe, when Taghazout fills up.
Money: Take out dirhams at the airport or in Agadir. Taghazout has ATMs but they sometimes run out at weekends.
Health: Anchor Point, Boilers and Draculas are for experienced surfers; beginners learn at Banana Beach, Devil's Rock and Imsouane Bay. Booties help with sea urchins on the point rocks.
Avoid: Don't leave valuables on the beach or in a parked car, and don't paddle out at the points in the middle of the main peak if you can't handle the size.
Best time to surf Boilers & Tamri
Boilers & Tamri works best around Oct-Mar. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Morocco.
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
A week here costs from about $243 with flights from Europe, or around $744 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Boilers & Tamri: common questions
When is the best time to surf Boilers & Tamri?
Boilers & Tamri works best from October to March. By spot: Boilers, October to March; Draculas, November to March; Tamri, year-round.
Is Boilers & Tamri good for beginners?
Partly. Tamri suits beginners; the other spots are better for intermediate and advanced surfers.
What kind of waves are there at Boilers & Tamri?
We map 3 spots at Boilers & Tamri: right reef (1), reef break (1), beach break (1).
How do you get to Boilers & Tamri?
Agadir airport (AGA) is about 40 minutes from Taghazout by taxi. Along the coast, most people use the local buses, shared taxis or a surf camp's van.
Do I need cash in Boilers & Tamri?
Take out dirhams at the airport or in Agadir. Taghazout has ATMs but they sometimes run out at weekends.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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