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- Organizer: Sandycamps
- Type: Surf
- Starting From: 01-October-2019
- Duration: 8 Days
- Area: Souss Massa Draa, Morocco
- Food: Vegetarian,Vegan,Organic,Pescetarian,Include Meat,Nut Free
- Surrounding area: Near to Beach,Desert,Sea,Mountain,Close To Nature
Overview
Sandycamps is nestled in an oasis of greenery between mountains and ocean. Open to all levels, and budgets, it is the perfect starting point to discover the small fishermen’s harbor of Imsouane, facing the notorious bay where breaks the longest wave of Morocco.
Sunbathe next to our pool or on a terrace, enjoy a traditional hammam, taste the delicious tajines cooked by our chef, and end your day with a mint tea watching the sunset.
Whatever your level, our passionate surf teacher will help to perfect your wave riding and our yoga instructor will be there to help you understand correct postural alignment and guide you into a deep state of relaxation. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, this is the package for you!
Reviews
Amazing stay!
I came solo in Sandycamps for learning surf and yoga. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly. I spent an amazing stay !
The room was super clean and nice, the surf and yoga lessons were great. I really liked enjoying and resting at the pool also. And the food was delicious. I highly recommend !
Thank you Sandycamps ! That was real holidays !
Source: Tripadvisor
Amazing SurfCamp, great team, great surf spot
I really had an amazing stay at SandyCamp. Sarah & Marcel make you feel at home away from home.
They are surrender by an amazing team who will make sure are enjoying your trip at 100%. I really enjoyed the facilities :yoga room, swimming pool, garden with peacoks.and the delicious local food.
SandyCamp gives you the opportunity to surf one of the most amazing wave and surf instructors will give you the best advice to improve your surf skills in no time!
I will come back for sure!!
Source: Tripadvisor
Teachers
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James
Core Subject: Surf Instructor
James is really dedicated, have excellent knowledge and he always strive to give the guests a fun, supportive atmosphere and great experience. Sharing the feeling of surfing always with a big smile is his belief
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Rohima
Core Subject: Yoga Instructor
Rohima is a professional yoga instructor who loves to share the knowledge of yoga to each yoga enthusiast.
Location
Sandycamps is a Surf and Yoga camp based in Imsouane, Morocco. The camp offers many amenities and activities around the shared passions of surfing and yoga. With 11 shared bedrooms, 6 Double Deluxe bedrooms and 5 dorm bedrooms, this 5000m2 camp offers social areas as much as private areas. Relax, enjoy a healthy life and meet like-minded people sharing your passions at Sandycamps.
Just a few hours from Europe, between Essaouira and Agadir, away from crowded tour operators and trendy surf spots, Imsouane is a surfer’s haven. Imsouane is a very small and remote village.
You will find a few surf shops, restaurants, and coffees, small grocery "shacks", as well as a good pharmacy. No banks, no ATMs, nothing touristic.
Imsouane is a very memorable, captivating town- you will most definitely feel convinced to come back! This preserved area will offer you an original and relaxing experience of Morocco.
Come to visit us to unwind and recharge your batteries!
Yoga
Unwind and forget the strains of daily life with our yoga classes, and immerse yourself in this millennial practice to restore the harmony between yourself and your environment.If you practice yoga on a regular basis, our classes will allow you to improve your knowledge and skills.
Our yoga classes are taught by passionate and inspiring instructors, They are eager to share with you their passion for yoga, either during collective classes in the mornings and evenings or during smaller private groups during the day.
Surf
Our surf lessons are provided by qualified professional instructors, guaranteeing you the best quality of teaching, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere for an amazing surfing experience.
Our lessons are scheduled according to the tides, wave conditions and level of participants. You will mainly practice during our surf lessons, and learn some theory.The surf lessons are on two half-day basis with two hours of surf lessons in the morning and supervised surfing in the afternoon.
*The rent of the surf equipment (boards and wetsuits) is included during the surf lessons.
A typical day:
Please note this is just a sample day. We organize our day depending on swell, tide and wind to make the most of your holidays.
- 07.00 - Morning Yoga session 1h
- 08.00 - Breakfast
- 09.30 - Time to go to the beach
- 10.00 - Surf lesson 2h
- 13.30 - Lunch at the camp
- 15.00 - Supervised Surfing 2h
- 19.00 - Evening Yoga session 1h
- 20.00 - Dinner
Every Wednesday is organized an excursion to Essaouira. On this day, there are no yoga and no surf sessions. This day can fall on another day of the week, like Tuesday or Thursday, according to the surf and weather forecast. You have the opportunity to join this excursion for 35€ to visit the old town of Essaouira, which colorful and authentic Medina is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Otherwise you can also stay at the camp and rent equipment to surf some more.
You can choose between a Shared Bedroom and a Double Deluxe Bedroom.
The Shared Bedroom has a double bed or 2-5 single beds, private toilet, shower and a garden view. This is perfect budget option for a couple, group of friends or a solo traveler.
The Double Deluxe Bedroom is located in the most quiet and sunny part of the camp, just around the pool. There is a large double bed in each room, with a private bathroom, a lounge area with a TV and a little fridge.
There is a single supplement of 20€/night to privatize a double room.
Food is delicious in Morocco. You will have the opportunity to taste wonderful tajines and fresh fish coming directly from the harbor, as well as other typical meals from the region.
All our packages include accommodation and full board. At breakfast, you will be served fresh bread, jams, honey, cheese, warm milk, a glass of orange juice, coffee and a mint tea.
At lunch and dinner, you will be served typical dishes from Morocco (tajines, couscous, fish, etc.), and international dishes (pasta, salads, etc.).
As deserts, you will be able to enjoy delicious cakes baked by our chefs, fruits of the season or yogurts.
Drinks (sodas, smoothies, and juices, coffee, etc.) are not included in our packages.
The 'Sandypack' package is an ideal choice for those who want to learn, improve, or advance in their surfing and yoga training.
The sunny rooftops with a beautiful view of the surroundings and the yoga shala will offer you the best conditions to unwind and dedicate yourself to the yoga practice.
Imsouane is a dream destination for surfing, as its orientation offers different types of waves, working with all swell directions. But it is first and foremost the bay, sheltering the longest wave of Morocco, that made Imsouane famous. Imsouane's waves make this a prime location for surfing of all levels and all year round, making this package perfect for you.
- 7 Nights accommodation
- 7 Tasty breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- 4 hours of surf lessons per day with a qualified instructor (during 5 days)
- 2 hours of yoga lessons per day with a qualified instructor (during 5 days)
- High quality surf equipment
- Free WiFi
- Free use of the surf equipment such as surfboards and wetsuits during lessons
- Selected rooms with satellite tv
- All rooms with shower and toilets
- Free use of all Sandycamps equipment such as slackline, table tennis, board games, skateboards, and more
- Free access to the pool
- Live music several nights per week
- Our help to arrange day trips
- Our staff at your service
Sandycamps
We are settled in a peaceful hotel of Imsouane, in a lush oasis where birds are plenty, surrounded by the mountains and the ocean.
Imsouane with the longest waves in Morocco is surfers' paradise. We practice yoga on rooftop terraces or in the 100 square meters yoga shala.
Our camp is the perfect place to unwind and recharge your batteries! You’re invited to fully enjoy the beautiful inside garden, pool, hammam, and the bar-restaurant. Our yoga and surf retreat classes are adapted to everyone. No previous experience is needed to participate.