Amayour Surf & Yoga, Tagazhout & Tamraght

January hits Taghazout differently. As winter drags on, Morocco is sun-soaked, salty, and alive.

Amayour Surf & Yoga is the place where the season slows down just enough to let you actually feel it, the waves, the warmth, the people.

Mornings start on our rooftop with yoga in the soft light of winter, followed by a long breakfast and the buzz of boards getting loaded. Morocco delivers on everything from cruisy bays to powerful reef breaks, guaranteeing there is always a wave at hand. Afternoons turn to golden hours, fresh food, barefoot conversations and the feeling that you wish you could bottle.

With 4 ISA-certified coaches guiding surf sessions with deep expertise, choosing the right waves for your ability and helping you build confidence in the surf.

Amayour’s spaces are warm, relaxed and thoughtfully designed, with shared and private rooms available across all locations.

Amayour is about feeling inspired: by the waves, the team, and a decade-long passion for doing surf travel well. Amayour isn’t about checking boxes; it’s about being exactly where you’re meant to be.

If January is calling for sunshine, surf and soul, this is your sign.

amayoursurf.com

Beach Lodge, Sri Lanka

The Beach Lodge is located directly on the beach. Right in front of our home surf spot, allowing you to check the waves from your balcony and jump straight into the ocean.

Every room offers sea views, creating a constant connection to the rhythm of the waves. Daily surf sessions are perfectly combined with yoga on the rooftop terrace, where panoramic ocean views and warm tropical breezes set the tone for deep relaxation.

The beach lodge has a lively atmosphere, with a public restaurant and bar that invites you to connect with other like-minded people.

Thanks to Sri Lanka’s tropical climate, consistent waves and water temperatures between 27 and 31°C all year round, the Beach Lodge is ideal in every season.

It is especially suited for beginner and intermediate surfers who want easy access to waves, healthy food and community vibes.

surf-spirit.com/beach-lodge

Xanadu Surf & Yoga, Lombok

Barefoot mornings, fun waves, and a place that gives you time to focus on yourself, Xanadu Surf & Yoga Retreat perched above Kuta Bay in Lombok, offering a surf experience rooted in care, confidence, and connection.

In 2026, Xanadu leans into what truly sets it apart: intentional, long-term surf progression. Through advanced progression coaching and longboard-focused training weeks, surfers of all styles are supported in building confidence, refining technique, and trusting their abilities in the water, guided by experienced female coaches.

Days follow a steady, balanced rhythm, surf sessions designed for learning, space to rest and reflect, yoga to reset and reconnect with the body, and shared meals that bring people together. Coaching is personal and attentive, ensuring every guest feels supported while being encouraged to grow.

Xanadu Surf is not about rushing through a schedule. It’s about creating the right conditions to progress, connect, and leave feeling stronger, in the water and beyond.

xanadusurf.com

Mint Surf, Morocco

Mint Surf delivers a laid-back, high-quality surf experience right in the heart of Morocco’s most beautiful surf towns – Tamraght. With year-round sunshine and over 15 surf spots within easy reach, this stretch of coastline offers something for everyone, from mellow beginner waves to world-class point breaks.

Mint Surf caters to all levels, including mixed-ability groups and couples, with guiding and lesson packages that mean less time planning and more time in the water. Surf days are organised around the conditions, ensuring you’re always in the right place at the right time. Equipment is top quality, coaching is knowledgeable and approachable, and everything runs smoothly, so you can focus on surfing.

The Mint Surf House is a beautiful traditional Moroccan riad, complete with a courtyard pool and rooftop terrace. All rooms are private with ensuite bathrooms, so you can relax in your downtime.

Yoga on the open rooftop overlooking the serene courtyard can be added to any package!

Mint Surf is ideal for surfers who want great waves, thoughtful organisation and space to truly enjoy Morocco’s surf culture.

mintsurfmorocco.co.uk

Island Hop, Maldives

Surf. Islands. Cold Beers. Repeat.

Small Group – Maldives Surf Adventure with Misraab-65 Maldives Surf Charters

Looking for the ultimate Maldives surf escape without the crowds or crazy costs? Misraab-65 Motor Cruiser delivers a relaxed, small-group surf adventure built for good vibes and great waves.

Perfect for private groups of 4–8 mates, Misraab keeps things intimate, flexible and social. Can’t get everyone locked in? Easy, just join one of their 7-night Open Boat trips and jump on board with a like-minded crew.

Surf world-class breaks, fish between sessions, island-hop through local atolls and snorkel turquoise lagoons, then crack ice-cold beers at sunset as the day winds down on deck.

From just US$2,000 per person for 7 nights / 8 days, Misraab offers incredible value for an authentic Maldives surf trip, run by the experts at IslandHop Maldives.

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Yume Surfcamps, Portugal

Hidden in nature, just a five-minute walk from the beach, Yume Surfcamps keeps it simple: no mass tourism, just good people and really good waves.

Guests stay in comfortable glamping tipis set on wooden platforms. With proper beds and electricity, they combine the magic of outdoor living with everything you actually want after a long day of surfing.

Located in Praia de Mira, Yume Surfcamps is one of the last places in Europe where line-ups are still empty. With several different breaks to choose from around the camp, there are waves for all levels. Lessons run in small groups, with instructors in the water, not twenty metres back on the shoreline.

Free daily yoga, creative workshops, high-quality food and international, open-minded people.

Yume is not about overpriced extras or crowded waves.
It’s about doing things well, paying a fair price, and spending your days with people who quickly become friends.

yumesurfcamps.com

Paradis Plage

Paradis Plage is the perfect luxury surf holiday. Set on a stunning five-kilometre beachfront near Taghazout, this award-winning eco-resort offers a refined surf escape designed for progression and restoration.

With more than 18 world-class surf breaks nearby, Paradis Plage caters to all abilities. The programmes are fully tailored, combining expert coaching, high-quality Rip Curl equipment and personalised training plans to help you progress faster and with confidence. For more experienced surfers, guided sessions unlock the best conditions along the coast, while beginners benefit from in depth lessons with the experienced team.

Off the water, wellbeing is the focus. Daily yoga takes place in ocean-view shalas from sunrise to sunset. The Paradise Eco Spa offers treatments inspired by Moroccan and global wellness traditions. Meals will be a highlight of your experience, food is locally sourced, organic and deeply nourishing, served across multiple restaurants with views of the Atlantic.

Committed to sustainability, Paradis Plage holds the Green Key eco-label and works closely with environmental organisations to protect the coastline it calls home. Just a short flight from Europe, it’s the perfect winter sun destination for surfers seeking both comfort and world-class waves.

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Jungle Villa, Sri Lanka

The Jungle Villa is a perfect place for surfers seeking calm, nature and balance in 2026.

Surrounded by the lush tropical jungle, this spacious villa offers complete privacy and a deeply relaxed surf atmosphere, while still being only a short drive away from the beach and the vibrant town of Unawatuna.

The whole Jungle Villa is exclusively for Surf Spirit guests, creating a peaceful and personal retreat where you can fully unwind between surf sessions.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced surfer, the surf sessions are tailored to your individual level and goals. Yoga takes place in a quiet nature cabaña. A large pool, community areas and hidden corners allow you to choose between time for yourself and community at any time.

The Jungle Villa is perfect for surfers who want to slow down, nourish mind and body, reconnect with nature and enjoy a flexible, well-organised surf & yoga retreat.

surf-spirit.com/jungle-villa