What to pack for a surf trip to Morocco

Pack light, but pack smart. The village has small shops for basics, but specialist items are hard to find.

Surf

• Wetsuit suitable for the season (see our season guide).
• Wax for cool water, a spare leash and fins if you bring your own board.
• Reef-friendly sunscreen and a stick for your face; a surf hat or cap for long sessions.
• Booties if you feel unsure on rocks.

Clothes

• Layers: warm days, cool evenings, especially from autumn to spring.
• A windproof jacket and a warm jumper.
• Loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the village, markets and towns.
• Sandals and a pair of comfortable walking shoes.

Health

• Any personal medication, with a copy of the prescription.
• A small first-aid kit: plasters, antiseptic, rehydration salts, something for an upset stomach.
• Travel insurance that explicitly covers surfing.

Documents and money

• Passport, and printed copies of bookings and insurance.
• Some cash in Moroccan dirhams for arrival (see money and connectivity).

Nice to have

A refillable water bottle, a headtorch, a good book, earplugs, and a notebook. You may want to write your story for the logbook.