The Story Behind
Aourir Waves
Aourir Waves was created as a different way to experience surf travel.
Not as a fixed itinerary, but as a living exchange between people, place, and daily life. We believe the most meaningful experiences happen when you move beyond the surface of a place — into its rhythm, its relationships, and its everyday moments.
Founder’s
Story
Aourir Waves grew from a shared feeling. That life could be slower, deeper, and more connected. We wanted a space where people could live fully, be themselves, and return to what really matters.
That feeling found its home here, on Mustapha’s ancestral land in the Souss region, where the Atlantic meets the mountains and daily life still moves with a natural rhythm.
Mustafa grew up here, shaped by the ocean, the land, and the Amazigh stories woven through generations. The connection between people and place was never something to learn — it was something lived.
Celina arrived from abroad, drawn not only to the landscape, but to a way of life rooted in presence, creativity, and cultural exchange. Her background in art and spatial storytelling now shapes how Aourir Waves is experienced — not just seen.
Together, we created Aourir Waves as a home shaped by both perspectives. A space where visitors are not placed outside of culture, but welcomed into a lived exchange within it.
At its heart, Aourir Waves is about connection — between surf and stillness, between people and place, between visitors and the rhythm of daily life here.
Surf. Rest. Remember. is how that connection takes form.
This place has shaped us. We hope it shapes you too.
Meet the
Team
Welcome to our home. We’re Mustapha, Latifa, and Celina
Mustapha grew up between the ocean and the mountains here in Aourir. He knows the waves, the land, and the quiet rhythms that sit behind both. Surfing is what he teaches — but what he shares runs much deeper, through stories, places, and a way of reading the sea that comes from living it.
Latifa is the heart of the home. Her care is in everything you feel here — from the meals shared at the table to the way the space holds you when you arrive. She brings warmth, grounding, and a sense of being looked after without needing to ask.
Celina brings together the threads — shaping the creative side of Aourir Waves, from cultural moments to workshops and experiences that open connection. Her work is about creating space for expression, exchange, and curiosity.
Alongside us is a circle of local surf guides, artisans, and practitioners who we know personally and work with closely — each one adding their own depth to your time here.
We’re so glad you’re here.
Our
Core Values
Rooted Hospitality
The warm and genuine welcome of family. We extend the deep care of our home to every guest, honoring the Amazigh traditions of connection that are the foundation of this place.
Deep Connection
Fostering meaningful bonds to your inner self, to fellow travelers, to the local community, and to the powerful natural world that surrounds us.
Living Heritage
Actively honoring and engaging with the living stories, crafts, and rhythms of this land. We connect you to a culture that is vibrant, present, and passed down through generations.
Resilient Flow
Embracing the profound wisdom of the ocean by cultivating the strength to adapt, the presence to engage fully, and the grace to let go, both in the water and in life.
Guest
Love & Stories
Listen to a Guests beautiful spoken word tribute to their experience with Aourir Waves
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Trusted by a Community of Travellers
Join over 200 guests who have given us perfect 5 star rating
Nearby
Surf Spots
You’re surrounded by some of the most well-known surf breaks in the area, all just a short walk or drive away.
Banana Point
A popular, consistent right-hand point break located near Banana Village and Tamraght. Sheltered from northwest winds It features long, forgiving, and mellow waves, making it ideal for beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers, particularly at low tide.
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Anza Plaka
A consistent, year-round beach and reef break located just north of Agadir. Known as a less crowded alternative to Taghazout, it features a fast, powerful A-frame wave (right on reef, left on sand) suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, with smaller waves ideal for beginners.
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Devil's Rock
Located near Tamraght and Taghazout, this spot is a premier, highly consistent beach break suitable for all levels, particularly popular with beginners. Offering both left and right-hand waves, it features a sandy bottom with a rocky headland, working best with a NW swell and NE wind.
Not sure where to paddle out? Contact Us, We’re always happy to point you in the right direction.
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Weather in Aourir, Morocco
Our purpose is to spark joy, curiosity, and memories that go deeper than the sea. Here, surf is just the beginning
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Connect with Us
+212 (0) 668 429 703
Find Us: Route Vers Tamawanza, Aourir, Agadir, Morocco, 83000