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About us
Friends first
A surf lodge started by friends who kept coming back to Taghazout for the waves.
Our story
From surf trips with friends to a lodge in Tamraght
Our story begins with friends who kept coming on surf trips to Taghazout and eventually decided to open Surf & Friends Lodge. We’ve road-tripped and surfed almost the whole Moroccan coastline before choosing Tamraght as home.
We might not be pro surfers, but we know where to find the best spots and how to have a good time. We believe you improve the most when you take the pressure off and simply enjoy surfing.
Our values
What we care about
Friendship
Everyone is a friend or a potential friend. We work together as friends, and that’s the vibe you’ll feel here.
Sustainability
Glass bottles instead of plastic, filtered water and local produce in the kitchen.
Community
We hire locally, work with local artists and give back to the community that hosts us.
The team
The people who make the lodge
Charlotte
Manager & co-founder
Born and raised in Casablanca, where she discovered surfing as a child. She has lived in Tamraght since 2013 and runs the lodge with a warm, family feel.
Oussama
Lead surf coach
From Safi, Oussama has been teaching surfing for 7 years and loves anything you can do in the sea.
Mehdi
Bar manager
From Marrakech, Mehdi loves creating new smoothies and drinks. Find him at the bar at sunset.
Tarek
Transport manager
From Aourir, Tarek organises airport transfers and day trips, and he’s probably your driver to the surf.
Yanis
Host & reception
Yanis came as a guest and never left. He makes sure everything runs smoothly, and might teach you some jujitsu.
Julie
Yoga teacher
Julie swapped Paris for Tamraght. She runs the yoga classes and also offers sports massages.
Rkya
Cook
The heart of the kitchen. Rkya cooks every dish with love, and every meal tastes like home.
Mbarek
Service & guest care
The maestro of breakfast and dinner, famous for his Moroccan omelettes and great playlists.
Siham & Rachida
Housekeeping
The magic behind the scenes who keep the lodge spotless, always with a smile.
Bilal
Security
From Cameroon, Bilal moved to Tamraght and loves that nearly every day here is sunny.
Mina
Stock manager & reception
From Guelmim, Mina has been here since the very beginning. She was our first head chef and is still famous for her Friday couscous.
Khadija
Cook
Khadija joined the kitchen in May 2025. She cooks alongside Rkya and has a real talent for desserts.
