What do you actually eat at a Moroccan surf camp?
At Tafukt Surf, the food is whatever Aïcha is cooking that day. She is the mother of Mhend and Mohamed, the two surfing brothers who run the camp, and we think of the camp as opening our home rather than running a hotel. The kitchen works the same way.
Three things are always part of it. Bread is baked every morning. Tajines are slow-cooked, often for hours, in the cone-shaped clay pot they are named after. Mint tea is poured throughout the day. It is the food of a Moroccan family home, not an international menu with a few local dishes on the side.
How does food fit around surfing?
On this stretch of coast, mornings usually have the cleanest conditions and the onshore wind tends to build after midday. So the day often starts with a surf session, and you come back hungry. Fresh bread and tea are the natural thing to come back to.
The slow cooking suits a surf schedule too. A tajine can sit over low heat while you are in the water at Magic Bay, about five minutes from the house. In the evening everyone eats together on the rooftop, usually as the sun goes down over the Atlantic.
| Food | When it usually appears | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bread baked that morning | Morning | Made at the house every day |
| Mint tea | All day, and after meals | Traditionally served sweet, so ask if you prefer less sugar |
| Slow-cooked tajine | Family dinners | Cooked slowly in a clay pot, so it is ready by evening |
| Shared rooftop dinner | Evening, often at sunset | This is where guests who travel on their own meet |
| Moroccan cooking activity | Arranged as an activity | Learn the dishes yourself |
Which surf weeks include meals?
All our weeks run for 7 nights, and all of them include homemade meals and family dinners. What changes from one week to another is the surfing and the extras.
| Week | Food included | Also included |
|---|---|---|
| Surf Camp Week | Homemade meals and family dinners | 7 nights in the surf house, 5 guided sessions, board and wetsuit |
| Surf & Yoga Week | Homemade meals, plus slow-food family dinners | Everything in the Surf Camp Week, 5 rooftop yoga sessions, a traditional hammam |
| Surf Development Week | Homemade meals and family dinners | Coaching in groups of five or fewer, daily video analysis, spot-chasing by 4x4, sessions on theory and reading the line-up |
| Lessons or rental only | Not listed here | We confirm this directly when you book |
The exact meals included on each day are not listed here. If you need that detail for planning, ask us when you book.
How are dietary needs handled?
We do not publish a standard dietary policy. That is deliberate, because we would rather hear about your needs and answer you directly than promise something in general terms. When you book by WhatsApp or email, tell us about:
- vegetarian or vegan diets
- allergies and intolerances, including how serious they are
- anything you do not eat for religious or personal reasons
- the needs of children, if you are travelling as a family
We confirm availability the same day, and you can ask about food in the same message. For anything not covered here, go to our contact page.
Some general points about Moroccan food may help. Much of it is built on vegetables, pulses, bread and spices. Tajines are made in many versions, with and without meat. Meat in Morocco is normally halal. Mint tea is usually served with plenty of sugar. None of this replaces a direct conversation about your own needs, especially if you have a serious allergy.
What is the food like in Imsouane itself?
Imsouane is a working fishing village on Imsouane Bay, in the Souss-Massa region. The harbour is where the boats land, so fish is part of daily life here, and you can often watch the catch come in. Small places around the village usually serve fish and simple Moroccan dishes.
Souss-Massa is also argan country. Argan oil, and amlou, a spread made from argan oil, almonds and honey, are typical of this part of Morocco and are often eaten with bread.
For a bigger choice of food, Essaouira is about 90 minutes north and Agadir is about 2 hours south. Marrakech is 3.5 to 4 hours away by road. The Agadir souk is one of our activities, and its spice and produce stalls show you where much of this cooking starts.
Can I learn to cook it myself?
Yes. Moroccan cooking is one of the activities we run, so you can learn the dishes you have been eating all week. It works well in the afternoon, when the wind has usually come up and the surf is past its best. We can organise it for guests on a surf week or for anyone taking lessons.
Planning your stay
If you want the food included, look at our surf weeks. All three include homemade meals and family dinners. If you are mainly here for the waves, see our lessons and board and wetsuit rental. To add a cooking class, a trip to the Agadir souk or a day in Paradise Valley, see our activities. Mention any dietary needs when you book, and we will confirm them with you directly.