Short answer: November is when the coast turns into the place surfers talk about. Days around 23°C, water around 18°C, the first proper point-break swells of the winter, and none of the Christmas crowds yet. A week at The Pearl costs the same as any other week: from €420 (dorm) all-inclusive for surf, from €510 (dorm) with daily yoga.
We run two surf houses in Tamraght, just south of Taghazout. If October is the month the coast wakes up, November is the month it gets serious. Here is what to expect.
The three numbers
| November in Tamraght | |
|---|---|
| Air, daytime | about 23°C, cooler at night, bring a jumper for the rooftop |
| Water | about 18°C, a 3/2 wetsuit does the job, wetsuits are included |
| Daylight | the sun sets around six; mornings are the session |
Long-run averages for the Agadir coast, not a promise for one day. In practice: warm on the beach, cool once the sun drops, and a wetsuit that you are glad to have for the first ten minutes and forget about afterwards.
The waves
This is the change from October. The Atlantic starts sending the north-west swells the region is known for, and the famous points around Taghazout begin to work with some consistency. Improvers get their first real point-break sessions, long walls instead of whitewater pushes.
Beginners are not left out. The beach breaks around Tamraght still give the forgiving whitewater a first week needs, and on the biggest days the coach takes the group to the sheltered corners of the bay. Two hours of coaching plus two hours of supervised free surf a day, with the coach choosing the spot for the tide and the group.
The crowd
Quieter than you would think. The European school holidays and the Christmas peak have not started, so November is the month regulars come back for: working waves, room in the line-up, a village that is relaxed rather than busy. Our houses are usually a mix of solo travellers; about 70% of our guests arrive alone.
Many of those solo guests are women: our guide to a solo female surf camp in Morocco answers what they ask before booking, and if November is your first week on a board, our beginner surf camp in Morocco guide shows it day by day.
What a week costs in November
No seasonal pricing. November costs what October and March cost.
| Week | Dorm | Twin | Double | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Surf Reset, surf only, 7 days | €420 | €450 | €510 | €550 |
| The Full Reset, surf + daily yoga (5 sessions in a 7-day week), 7 days | €510 | €550 | €610 | €630 |
Included: your room, three meals a day, two hours of coaching and two hours of supervised surf daily, boards and wetsuits, one excursion day, and airport pickup from Agadir. Not included: flights, insurance and personal spending. Shorter stays of 3 to 5 nights run from €225 (dorm) on The Quick Escape, where the airport transfer is an add-on at €30 one way.
Each link opens the booking page with that package already selected: reserve The Surf Reset, reserve The Full Reset, our surf and yoga week in Morocco, or reserve The Quick Escape.
- €100 per guest holds it. The booking is confirmed the moment the deposit is received; the confirmation email is automatic.
- Balance in cash on arrival (EUR or MAD). Either currency works; the villages run on cash.
- Cancellation. 30 days or more before arrival: full refund of the deposit. 15 to 29 days: a credit for any week within 12 months. 14 days or fewer, or a no-show: non-refundable.
- Dates. Free date changes 30 or more days before arrival, subject to availability. You can arrive on any day of the week; the retreat does not run on fixed start dates.
October or November?
Both are good; they are different. October is warmer in the water and gentler in the waves, the easier choice for a nervous first week. November is a little cooler and brings the points to life, the better choice if you already stand up and want to progress. If you are choosing for the rooftop rather than the waves, October has the longer evenings.
Thinking about the winter instead? The same guide exists for January, February and March, and for Christmas and New Year.
What to pack for November
A 3/2 wetsuit is on the house. Add a warm layer and something with a hood for the rooftop after sunset, a light rain jacket for the odd shower, and the usual: reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, flip-flops. The full list is in our packing guide.
Getting here
Agadir Al Massira airport is about 40 minutes from the house and pickup is included on the week packages. The week runs 7 days, 6 nights, and you can arrive on any day of the week; the retreat does not run on fixed start dates. Details in our airport guide.
Ready for November? The Surf Reset if it is all about the waves, The Full Reset if you want sunset yoga on the rooftop as well.
Quick answers
- Is November too cold to surf in Morocco?
- No. The water is around 18°C, which is a 3/2 wetsuit, and the days are around 23°C. It is cooler than October, warmer than anywhere in northern Europe.
- Is November good for beginners?
- Yes. Coaching happens on the sheltered beach breaks, and the group only moves to the points when people are ready. Most of our November guests are beginners or improvers.
- Do the famous point breaks work in November?
- They start to. The first consistent north-west swells arrive in November and build through the winter. December to February is the peak.
- Are the dates open?
- Yes. Pick a week on the booking page; €100 holds it and you can change dates for free up to 30 days before arrival.