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Honest, on-the-ground notes on solo travel, surf and slow living in Tamraght, Morocco.
Solo Female Travel in Morocco: The Honest Guide, Written from a Surf Village
Is Morocco safe for solo female travelers? Yes, here is the honest guide to safety, clothes, taxis, souks and evenings. Written from Tamraght, a surf village near Agadir.
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Tamraght or Taghazout? What Really Awaits You in the Bay
Tamraght vs Taghazout for your first surf trip in Morocco? Atmosphere, budget, beaches and evenings: the honest comparison, written on the ground.
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Agadir Airport to Taghazout: Transfers, Taxis & Prices, Step by Step
How to get from Agadir airport to Taghazout or Tamraght? Transfers, official taxis, prices in dirhams, euros and pounds, late arrivals and the step-by-step route.
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What to Pack for Morocco: Surf Week Packing List
What to wear in Morocco for a surf week: village clothes, beachwear, evenings, sun protection and what to leave at home. A practical packing list tested in Tamraght.
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“I’ve Never Surfed and I’m Not Sporty”: Your First Lesson, Honestly Told
Want to learn to surf as an adult but feel nervous? Here is your first surf lesson hour by hour: fear, wipeouts, laughter and the first wave you will remember.
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Going on a Retreat Alone: 7 Honest Answers
Thinking of booking a solo yoga surf retreat without knowing anyone? Here are the 7 honest answers: group, ages, rooms, budget, loneliness and cancellation.
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When Should You Come Surf in Morocco? The Month-by-Month Truth
When is the best time to surf in Morocco? Month-by-month guide to swell, water, crowds, and why spring and autumn beat winter if you're learning.
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The Bay's Surf Spots, Level by Level, Written from Ten Minutes Away
Every surf spot around Taghazout and Tamraght sorted by real level, where you'll actually surf this week, and which waves to admire from the cliff.
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What a Surf Week in Morocco Really Costs
The real budget for a surf week in Morocco: hostel, surf camp or all-inclusive house. Three formulas compared, including the costs headline prices leave out.
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Surf Camp or Surf House? The Question Changes After 30
Classic surf camp or calm surf house? Dorms, group size, evenings, rhythm: the real differences for choosing your stay once you have passed 30.
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A Flat Day: The Day Morocco Actually Begins
No swell today? Paradise Valley, hammam, sandboarding, Moroccan cooking: what we actually do around Tamraght when the ocean takes a rest.
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Eating in Tamraght: The Map Nobody Gave You
Eating in Tamraght and Taghazout: the Moroccan dishes to know, the vegetarian spots, prices in dirhams, and why you should carry cash.
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