Surfing in Morocco forms a part of the country's tourism sector.
In the 1960s, European and American expatriates began surfing in Taghazout Bay. In the decades since, a surf industry has arisen in coastal areas of Morocco such as Agadir and Essaouira.[1] The Moroccan government invested in seaside tourism infrastructure in Taghazhout Bay surf village as part of the 2001 Azur Plan, with the aim of creating 20,000 jobs for local people.[2] Winter is generally the high season for surf tourism in Morocco.[3] In Moroccan culture, surfing is generally considered a masculine sport, and women surfers challenge cultural norms in taking part.[4][1]
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References
- ^ a b Esposito, Anna (2017-10-01). "Women Who Surf in Morocco". Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection.
- ^ "In Morocco's surfing paradise, youths risk death for life in Europe". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- ^ "Even Goofyfooters Love Morocco's Righthand-Rich Coastline". SURFER Magazine. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
- ^ Guibert, Christophe; Arab, Chadia (2017-11-02). "Being a Female Surfer in Morocco: The Norms and Social Uses of the Beach". Tourism, Culture & Communication. 17 (3): 159–172. doi:10.3727/109830417X15057457661613.
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