Surfing Banana Point

Banana Point is a right point at the river mouth in Aourir, named after the banana plantations behind it. It's a slower, softer wave than the Taghazout points, good for improvers and longboarders.

It's exposed to cross-shore wind, so mornings are usually cleaner. The current near the river can be strong. It's popular with surf schools from Tamraght and Aourir and gets busy on good days.

It's at its best from October to March on a moderate north-west swell, and it stays small and friendly on days when the points further north are too big. At low tide the inside section gets shallow over the rocks.

Tamraght and Aourir are full of surf houses and camps, many within walking distance, and Banana Beach, just next to the point, is where most lessons happen.