Surf coach
Jamal
Calm, multilingual, and highly experienced at matching surf guidance to the level and confidence of the group.
September – November
Fall Vibes
Autumn swell power, thinner crowds, BJJ surf camp focus when Morocco turns serious.
From
€479 / person
Capacity
12 practitioners max
Base
Taghazout, Morocco
Overview
Fall Vibes assumes bigger swell statistics and cooler trade patterns. This is a premium BJJ surf camp week for practitioners who welcome commitment over cocktail hours.
- Higher surf skill variance across the group is normal—coaches split peaks.
- Evening sparring may start slightly earlier as daylight shortens.
- Wetsuit layering is required for most guests.
Atlantic rhythm
Schedules — typical training day
Cohort-scale coaching, not festival crowds.
Times flex with tide charts and wind, but MatnWave never improvises structure —only logistics inside that structure.
- 06:00 — 08:30
Dawn patrol
Serious tide checks; coaches may relocate north or south with short notice.
- 10:30 — 12:15
Technical rigor
Guard retention and defensive framing—fall weeks tax your neck in both sports.
- 13:00 — 16:00
Siesta & recovery
Contrast methods when plumbing exists; otherwise ocean flush.
- 17:00 — 18:15
Sunset sparring
Earlier cutoff on some days to protect sleep as swell builds.
Dual discipline
Program — surf × Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ
Defensive first when surf load peaks; offensive chains when your body agrees.
Surf
Holds, late drops, and etiquette at busy points are coached explicitly.
Evenings
Lower music tolerance; cohort focus trend is higher.
Included this week
- — Daily BJJ training
- — Daily surf sessions
- — Premium-hostel stay
- — Breakfast included
Residential
Autumn residence
Warm showers prioritized; drying rooms for thicker rubber.
- + Heated water priority
- + Breakfast
- + Indoor gi racks
- + Equipment maintenance corner
- + Quiet hours 22:00
Instruction
Coaches — the MatnWave line-up
Same faces across formats: surf leadership, technical jiu-jitsu, competition IQ, and a host who protects the week’s rhythm.
BJJ coach
Mehdi
Brown belt
Brown belt, African sub-champion, and a technical coach who makes every session feel structured, sharp, and accessible.
Competition coach
Carlos Vargas
High-level competitor with a strong eye for details, game plans, and turning hard rounds into real progress.
Cohort host
Ismaël
Coordinates logistics, meal timing, and the house rhythm so the week stays human—not administrative.