Mysteries or Killers
The guys from Down The Line Photography suggested a
sunset session at Mysteries or Killers so Joe met them at
the spot just after 4.30pm. Mysteries was saying Jack so
it was decided to paddle out to Killers, which takes a
good 10-15mins on a SUP. The tide wasn’t really low
enough when they got out back so there was some
inevitable mincing but once the slabs started working
the place lit up even at 2-3ft! The setting sun in Morocco
is something to behold – simply breath taking with
bright oranges and purply pink skies and silhouettes of
fishing boats on the horizon to drink in! Doubtless Killers
would be amazing with a touch more size but those with
less experience should precede with caution. Joe reported
that even at 2-3ft one late lip smacked the air out of him!
You can see a short edit of Joe’s trip by
hitting up this link: http://locosurfing.com/
portfolio/loco-sup-surfing-morocco/
By no means is this an exhaustive list of SUP surfing
spots, more an outline of what’s possible around
Taghazout when the forecast is average. Morocco
definitely has potential for all levels of paddle surfer and
with predominantly sandy beaches it’s less hassle than
lugging gear over jagged volcanic rocks – although some
of the reefs can be an urchin-fest! For the more
experienced paddle surfer, Joe suggests waiting for the
aftermath of a storm in the Atlantic to see things really
firing around Taghazout.
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That said if you hired a camper for a fortnight (as Joe may
do if he goes back) it would be fantastic to check out some
of the waves further north (which often get a bit more size).
Check out Essaouria for a couple of days of windsurfing or
kiting before heading down to Imsouane, Killers, Anza and
hopefully catch Sidi Ifni about 2hrs south from Adagir
which regularly delivers standing barrels.
In sum Maroc – certified Loco!
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