Surf coach
Jamal
Calm, multilingual, and highly experienced at matching surf guidance to the level and confidence of the group.
December – February
Winter Escape
European winter off; Moroccan sun on. Right-hand points and disciplined BJJ blocks.
From
€479 / person
Capacity
12 practitioners max
Base
Taghazout, Morocco
Overview
Winter Escape trades gray cities for dependable Moroccan sun. Expect right-hand point mechanics, bigger boards in the queue, and BJJ weeks that respect how winter swell stacks.
- Ideal for Europeans chasing light and training consistency.
- Point etiquette and lineup patience are coached daily.
- Evening rolls emphasize fluidity to protect cold morning muscles.
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.
- 07:00 — 09:00
Winter dawn
Later start when light and tide demand; still first in line on clean days.
- 10:45 — 12:30
Technical rigor
Flow rolling cap after heavy surf days; technique-first mandate.
- 13:00 — 16:00
Siesta & recovery
Sun exposure management and shoulder therapy blocks.
- 17:00 — 18:30
Sunset sparring
Rotation enforced so everyone sees varied styles before departure.
Dual discipline
Program — surf × Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ
Connective tissue care is explicit: neck and hip maintenance matter after long point rides.
Surf
Long boards and step-ups welcome; quiver talk happens day one.
Evenings
Earlier wind-down; Moroccan winter nights are cooler than myth suggests.
Included this week
- — Daily BJJ training
- — Daily surf sessions
- — Premium-hostel stay
- — Breakfast included
Residential
Winter residence
Warm common room, drying space for thicker suits, tea on demand.
- + Breakfast
- + Indoor hang space
- + Hot water priority
- + Laundry
- + Shuttle coordination
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.