Surfing

Gentle waves make Oualidia's lagoon a great place to learn how to surf. Experienced surfers will find waves to their liking on the straightforward Atlantic beaches south of town; one of the better ones is called Mateisha Plage (in the Moroccan dialect) or Tomato Beach.

Surfland. This school runs surfing holidays for both adults and children, with English-speaking instructors and camping accommodations added in. Lessons cost 200 DH (equipment included). Surfers staying elsewhere can join up without a reservation if there's enough space. BP 40, El Oualidia, Doukkala-Abda. 0523/36–61–10.