CHILL SURFER HOSTEL

The best about the chill surfer, was the ambiance, the FOOD, the STAFF, everything in general, I have to say, it was the best week of life!! The little village is so charming, and the staff at the hostel is amazing, Jawad, Medhi, the girls that clean, everyone is so involved and want you to have the best experience ever!! I will come back for sure :)

The internet in the down room was not the best, but is okay so you do some social detox, or go to the roof for a better connection! Which views are so beautiful and the decoration is amazing so moroccan and local made!

The hostel exceeded my expectations. The location was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day.

L'ostello è in una posizione eccellente, sulla strada principale di tamraght, vicinissima alla fermata dell'autobus. a due passi farmacia, mini market, pizzerie. Lo staff molto gentile, gli spazi comuni sono il punto forte di questo ostello. Il dormitorio era spazioso e comodo, il letto comodissimo. Due bagni, uno piu piccolino, l'altro molto piu spazioso. Forse la pulizia dei bagni scarseggiava un po. Colazione abbondante e ottima.

I had an amazing three-day stay at Chill Surfer Hostel with my wife, and we really loved it. Everyone was welcoming, respectful, and helpful from the moment we arrived. A special thank's to Jawad and the staff for making us feel comfortable and creating such a great atmosphere. The rooftop is especially nice, with music and good vibes during sunset and at night. The breakfast was also really good, and the whole hostel has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it. We’d be happy to come back again ❤️

Breakfast and staff are amazing

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The communal area was so nice! Everyone was so welcoming and Jawad is such a great host

Great location 7min walk to the beach Great and generous Moroccan breakfast ( served a bit late around 9h30 )

Het ontbijt was geweldig! Daarnaast waren de mensen die er werkten mega vriendelijk en open en stonden ze elke dag klaar om te helpen.

Alles was in orde zoals je het kan verwachten bij een hostel.

The location is perfect - close to everything, flat, and easy to navigate (just 10 minutes from the beach, a couple of minutes from the bus station, and seconds from great restaurants). The price was excellent for what you get: privacy, comfort, peace, and a really comfortable bed. The room looked exactly like the pictures, and I was pleasantly surprised that it stayed cool enough that I didn't even need the air conditioning. Breakfast was authentic and delicious. I want to give a massive shoutout to the incredible hardworking staff, and the chef who prepared delicious, authentic breakfasts every morning. They were humble, kind, and immediately took care of everything, including jumping to clean the bathroom the second it was mentioned. They were easy to talk to even though there was a language barrier. Those kinds of people are always nice to talk with.

The breakfast time was a bit too late for an early bird like me, but I managed to make it work. Also, the bathroom could have been a bit cleaner.

Echt een geweldige ervaring gehad bij Chill Surfer Hostel. Wat dit hostel voor mij bijzonder maakte, was vooral het personeel. Vanaf dag één voelde ik me welkom. Iedereen was super vriendelijk, behulpzaam en altijd in voor een praatje. Ze doen echt hun best om ervoor te zorgen dat gasten een goede tijd hebben. Na 5 nachten voelde het bijna alsof ik afscheid moest nemen van vrienden in plaats van van een hostel. Bedankt aan het hele team voor de gastvrijheid. Als ik weer in Tamraght ben, kom ik hier zonder twijfel terug.

It was everything a hostel should be and more- very social, the breakfast was incredible, perfect location, friendly and helpful staff and nice common area!

The only negative was there was not a lot of storage space for your luggage or things, just a small locker for your valuables. And there was only two bathrooms to share between everyone; this was never a huge problem just a minor inconvenience:)

El espacio de el hostal es perfecto para hacer conexiones cercanos con los demás. Y el pueblo es precioso con las personas más amables.

Breakfast was good

We booked a private room, they looked good on the photos. We ended up in a room with no window and a yellow light which means that is was basically dark all the time. There was one good room with a window and the reception guy promised us to switch us to it after two days but didnt do it when the time was there. He also threw our bottle of soda, that was in the communal fridge, away because “it was already there for two days”..?? He was super arrogant and didnt even try but the rest of the team was suuuper lovely!

the food was awesome, friendly guests and staff, close to the beach, Jawad sorted us out we everything we needed. recommend!

Tout simplement parfait. Ambiance excellente. Petits déjeuners et repas incroyables.

A great hostel for connecting to other travellers. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are also two hostel pets, who love to hang out. Great rooftop with sunset views and dinners for 90MAD, which are delicious. Surfing everyday if you want to join. Easy walk to beach (15 mins) and supermarket/restaurant’s

Minor thing! But, there’s only two bathrooms and sometimes you’d have to wait a bit to use the shower or toilet. There’s also no kitchen for prepping/storing your own food.

Jawad is a great host, and will take you to surf and to visit places preserved from the crowds. Food is fantastic, and shared dinner make it super easy to meet other guests. Everything is easy and the vibe of the place overall is just great.

Surf lessons with the owner. Good personalized tips & real progress. The breakfast there is top notch in the area, you cannot really get anything even similar in quality nearby

The breakfast was really good.

The rooms don’t have air conditioning that is something to be aware of. The two volunteers are super nice but the owner not as much. Also It gets hot at night with only one window. They have a house cat so if you are allergic this is a no. There is also no sign outside the door which makes it confusing arriving late at night for your first night.

Strefa chillu z dywanami i poduszkami plus ognisko robiło mega klimat, gospodarze to świetni ludzie a jedzenie było genialne !

Zimna woda w kranie ale w sumie nie było tak źle, szybkie prysznice są spoko Mogłyby być jakieś małe lampki w pokojach bo to zimne duże światło jest dość drastyczne :)

Das Frühstück und das Abendessen waren überragend. Ich habe noch nie besser in Marokko gegessen. Das Abendessen war so gut, dass jede/r täglich am Family Diner teilgenommen hat. Das ganze Personal, alle Leute vor Ort waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Abends war häufig ein super Vibe! Kann es absolut empfehlen :)

Der Wasserstrahl der Dusche war jetzt nicht der stärkste jemals, aber vollkommen ausreichend.

La colazione e le cene cucinate da loro super buone! La terrazza confortevole e accogliente per passare bei momenti insieme

Super Ausstattung, sehr nettes Personal, bestes Essen in Tamraght und sehr coole Surftrips, alles perfekt!

Hele goede sfeer ik vond het fantastisch 🤗

The staff is extremely friendly and lovely, and the food they prepare is amazing. I've been to a few hostels in Morocco and this had by far the best breakfasts and dinner. Perfect location, close to the beach and to most restaurant and shops are, but still very quiet. Beds are very comfortable if you like harder mattresses. All other guests were also friendly, and I met some cool people. If you are taking surf classes, they will take you to the best spots working on that day even if they are a bit far out, rather than just to any of the closest beaches.

The place is really catered to people who follow the surf camp schedule, and not ideal for independent surfers. There is no available kitchen to use for guests, not even to make coffee or tea. They will help you out if you need something, but it's not technically possible to even make a cup of coffee/tea early in the morning if no one is awake. Also, breakfast is at 9.30 sharp only, so if you want to take advantage of it you need to adjust your surf / work schedule around it. And you always need to ring the bell to open the door downstairs, which means that you will not be able to come back in before anyone is awake, if you happen to leave the building very early. If you are not planning on waking up very early to go surf by yourself, nothing to worry about!

I have stayed at chill surfer before and I always feel so welcomed :) Such a beautiful experience with yoga on the rooftop, such a tasty breakfast and comfy rooms. I enjoyed my stay and felt so comfortable. Id definitely recommend staying here, yawad will take good care of you and if you need anything dont hesitate to ask <3

Sehr nette Leute, gut zum connecten und angenehmer, entspannter Vibe! Lage sehr zentral, man kommt gut überall hin.

De sfeer is echt geweldig! Fantastische mensen, super lekker eten. Het ontbijt is het beste ontbijt dat ik in Marokko op heb. Avondeten is ook echt een aanrader! Verder vond ik de surfles ook top, heb echt progressie kunnen maken.

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THE place to be in Tamraght!! Staying at ChillSurfer feels less like being in a hostel and more like being welcomed into a family. Jawad and his team take care of everything with so much kindness and attention, you instantly feel at ease and at home. The food is INCREDIBLE, always fresh, generous, and cooked with love. Breakfast is a daily feast that sets the tone for the day, and dinners feel like a cozy gathering where everyone comes together I didn’t get the chance to surf this time, but I’m definitely surfing next time! I’ve seen such amazing progress in all the wonderful people I met thanks to those magical breakfasts and dinners ( Jawad takes surfing seriously that he organised a lovely surf documentary watch party around a cosy bonfire) Need anything? Jawad always has the answer, whether it’s a taxi, surf lessons, daily trips, or just the best tips and recommendations to enjoy the beautiful town It’s the kind of authentic place that makes you forget you’re traveling ,you simply feel at home ❤️🙏

This was the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. It became such a home for me and I stayed for nearly a month. Everyone there made me feel so welcome, Jawad the owner is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet and went out of his way help myself and all the guests. Jawad and Ahmed put a lot of time and effort into insuring everyone gets the best experience surfing, taking a van to the best spots in the area depending on the conditions, even when that’s half an hour away. The breakfast that’s included in the stay is incredible, Yassin the chef is so talented and makes the best food in Morocco, both breakfasts and dinners, with meals that change every night. Honestly the hardest thing about this hostel was leaving, because it became my family and my home. And I’ll be counting down the months until I return

Jawad and crew made it such a welcoming stay, close to the beach and the breakfast was amazing. Can’t wait to visit again.

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**AVOID** I have no idea how this place is in business with such a horrible owner. I had to leave early than I wanted to as I did not feel safe and I was SCAMMED the price of a night with no refund provided. The hostel itself is shocking; only two toilets in the whole building for guest use, there is NO kitchen to cook your own food (only staff allowed), breakfast is not free they cook a little less for everyone so you don’t get everything and if you miss it being served at 9.30am that’s it tough luck. You have to buzz the reception to get in every time except if it is after 11pm then you have to call the owner. Who again, will tell you off for waking him up - but the staff say that’s the only way to get in during the night. They had overbooked a day trip because the owner is only interested in money, not the guest experience, and so they had forgot to rebook a bigger transport which left us waiting 3 hours. Having paid 600MAD for this I was concerned about getting my moneys worth. I asked the owner if it was possible to cancel and get a refund. He began to swear at me, call me terrible names, tell me to not talk to or bother the other people at the hostel. I no longer felt safe at this hostel and immediately left. For your safety, please stay elsewhere - there are plenty of beautiful hostels around Tamraght. This one is the worst one I’ve ever encountered in 2 years of backpacking.

The volunteer that works at the hostel was kind.

Overbooked – booking not honoured on arrival I had a confirmed Booking.com reservation at Chill Surfer Hostel and paid in advance. After arriving, I was informed that the hostel was overbooked and could not accommodate me. The volunteer was very kind and gave me a cup of tea and helped me find another hostel. I had not cancelled my booking and had not accepted any free cancellation request, yet I was still turned away. As a result, I was forced to find alternative accommodation at short notice, which was stressful and costly. The owner phoned me the next morning and was verbally aggressive towards me on the phone. Booking.com later confirmed that the hostel could not honour the reservation due to overbooking, meaning this was a property-side cancellation. This situation could have been avoided with proper availability management and communication. Turning guests away after arrival is unacceptable. I would not recommend this property, especially for travellers arriving late or those who need reliability

The volunteers were great

I booked for a couple of nights but when I went to do the check in they called the manager and they passed me the phone to let me know they don't do bookings for less than three nights and when asked if I could book for three nights he told me "No we're a surf camp you can cancel the booking and we'll give you your money back"

I really loved Jawaad’s spirit and the mood at the hostel, the dorm room was so nice

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This was my third time staying at this hostel, and that already says everything. Every time I come back, it truly feels like coming home. Everything about this place is amazing: the atmosphere, the people, the food — absolutely everything. The food is incredibly delicious, made with so much care and love. The owner is without a doubt one of the best people I’ve ever met: kind, genuine, welcoming, and always willing to help. As if that wasn’t enough, they also have a super cute dog and cat that make the place even more special. The hostel is full of positive energy, warmth, and good vibes. I can’t recommend this place enough. This will always be my go-to hostel in Morocco. 10/10 — every single time.

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De sfeer en het ontbijt was het beste van onze vakantie

Lastig vindbaar geen bord aan de buitenkant

2nd time I stay at this hostel, and I strongly recommend it! The staff is super nice & kind, doing their best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, the food (both breakfast and dinner) is great and the dorm is spacious, tidy and clean. It really feels like a second home!

Uitstekende locatie, heerlijk ontbijt. Ik had bepaalde extra zorg nodig en die gaven ze steeds met de glimlach.

Everything about this Hostel is amazing! From location, rooms, delicious food prepared by the host, affordability, proximity to the beach (5 minutes), market, surfing joy, ATM, massage, etc… Also the community and people there - Just grateful that I have met them and I can say that I will come back for sure!!! The host is a great cook, dj, surfer but most of all, a good person! ☺️ Love their cat & dog ❤️ Thanks Jawed & the whole crew! You are great people! See you around 😊

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le personnel est aux petits soins, et le petit déjeuner comme le dîner sont un véritable régal.

The hostel is nice and clean, and the location is very good.

Unfortunately, my experience was affected by the manager asking for extra money because I booked through Booking.com. I understand platforms take commission, but guests should not be asked to pay more because of that. The atmosphere can also feel a bit strange at times, as it seems to depend heavily on the host’s mood, which can come across as somewhat arrogant.

Nous avons pris une nuit dans l’hostel. L’accueil était super avec Betty.

Une altercation au petit déjeuner avec les hôtes et les touristes nous ont poussé à partir. Nous avions de base prévu de rester une nuit de plus dans l’auberge. C’est dommage, nous n’étions pas censé assister à ça.

I showed up on my personal road trip up the Moroccan coast and planned one day at this hostel—-2 days happened as Jawad and Bernie and “the family” that’s created organically by the feast of a breakfast we all have together, dinners, bonfires—-yet as much socializing as I could do—-I still got loads of work done on the terrace and Coworking area!! I did not surf this time, as I’ve different motives on this trip. However, I’m coming back on the Spring for sure!!!! I’ve seen how happy and motivated, yet chill everyone at the hostel is about the work/life/surfing balance they have!🤣 Anyway, I’m impressed by this hostel that’s more of a family in a very large living space next to the ocean and restaurants. No need for a car… All is within reach and all people are friendly and I’m addicted to the community, amazing facilities, and it’s quiet at night——yes amazing—-quiet at night! Must stay here!

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Voici une reformulation plus naturelle et fluide : We stayed five days in this lovely hostel. Everything was clean, and the location was great — just a 5-minute walk from the beach. The people were amazing, and the breakfast was excellent. We went surfing almost every day with Jawad, the owner, and made incredible memories. We’ll definitely come back next time!

Les propriétaires ne sont pas agréables, et font beaucoup de forcing pour vous vendre cours de surf, excursions, etc mais sans grande organisation. Si jamais vous avez le malheur de ne pas les acheter, ils peuvent s'énerver et très mal vous parler, voir vous mettre à la porte.

Very good location, main host was kind.

I booked my stay but they did not prepare for it, so I had to wait for the room to be cleaned. They said breakfast at 9:30, but didn’t mention it’s either at 9:30 or you don’t get breakfast. Which is a pitty when you pay higher price for breakfast.

This hostel is a special place. It has a community feel and you feel at home very quickly. Eating with everyone is so nice and the food is incredible!! Wish we could have stayed longer.

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It's like walking into a family home :) everyone is so welcoming and heartwarming, there's a very strong sense of community, i loved it. Its chilled, which you have to get used to as well, if you're not already :) And the food...omg the food is the best I had anywhere else in Morocco. Thank you guys, I miss you already!

Tamraght is very quiet, nothing to do with the hostel of course, but just something to consider if a vibrant town is the priority.

toller vibe, richtig coole Leute. Könnte mir nichts besseres vorstellen.

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Super cool vibe perfecto location

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Ça fait 4 fois que je me rends dans cet hostel et ce ce n’est certainement pas la dernière. Tout est parfait, l’endroit, les repas délicieux, l’ambiance; mais surtout le propriétaire Jawad qui se donne corps et ame pour rendre le séjour de tous incroyable. Merci merci merci ici c’est comme à la maison mais en mieux ❤️

Rien

The best hostel I have ever stayed in. This place is really special and it will feel like home right from the start. Jawad and the team were fantastic in making everyone feel welcomed in a family. The chats, the meals, the tours and the surfing, everything was just perfect! If you are heading to Tamraght, Chillsurfer is THE place to be

Das Team ist super freundlich und Hilfsbereit. Das Essen war wirklich sehr lecker und vielseitig. Allgemein familiäre Stimmung, gemeinsame Ausflüge, wie Surftrips oder paradise valley haben immer Spaß gemacht. Hatte eine tolle Zeit.

Jawad and the whole team made our stay the best experiece for our first stop in Marocco. He took us to his favourite secret surf spots for some lessons, cooked amazing dinner, prepared delicious breakfast and always tried to make everybody feel included and welcome! Big thanks also to Mohammed and Jette for their work and company!

Breakfast was great and the female dorm room was very spacious and comfortable. Staff were very nice and welcoming.

Fantastic location clean safe. Great host Jawad who took us to some amazing locations with his driver Mohammad! Met some new friends also solo travellers. Really can’t wait to go back ❤️🇲🇦🙏

Best breakfast I’ve had in a hostel

Toller Flair und gute Reisetipps & Surfstunden vom Besitzer. Der Mixed Schlafsaal ist super eingerichtet, man hat viel Platz und es ist sauber. Frühstück und Abendessen sehr zu empfehlen!

Amazing staff, Amazing pets. The smell of the hostel is so cozy and beautiful. I felt so sad to leave. Thank you Chill Surfer Team for Everything ❤️

the whole experience was amazing. On my first day Jawad told me to feel at home and I was like “yeah okay like most of the hostel owners say that” but this place was more of a home than my own. Jawad, Sam, Mehdi, Mouad all of the staff was so friendly and so helpful with everything. For surfing, doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a pro this is the best place you can stay. It is right next to beach if you wanna be on your own. Otherwise, Jawad knows all the good surfing points and chooses them by looking. If the ocean looks like a swimming pool he moves to the next one until he is sure you are gonna have fun in the water. He teaches you all the basics then helps you to catch waves and enjoy your time in there. And you should ask him to cook goat tajine it is amazing. Every morning we had phenomenal breakfast. The hostel was always so clean and tidy. You wanna do yoga they have it, you wanna go to the Secret Valley they have it, you wanna just chill and read your book they have 2 beautiful terraces. I actually cried when I got on to bus. I have travelled 13 countries. This is the first place made me feel literally at home. Thank you to everyone for everything. Love you guys ❤️

I had to leave

This place immediately feels like a home and the people you meet there feel like family quickly. The shared breakfast is amazing and also the dinners, you can really Tell That they Cook with love. :) Jawad radiates a peaceful atmosphere that fills the whole hostel. Also learning surfing with him, even as a bloody beginner, has been so much fun. To Go to different surf Spots everytime and seeing more different places while learning surfing is really great. Also jawad doesn‘t mean to scream at you in the water, he just wants you to paddle faster ;) So i am already looking forward to coming back to this place That is filled with so much love, effort and peace.

Jawad tried to drown me (that is a joke)

Amazing location, breakfast is the heart of the hostel, super chill vibes and lovely room. Cat and dog were so cute. Even tho I didn’t see Jawad a lot he was always around if I needed something and always ready to help with anything, mucho gracias!!!! Till next time

Accueil simple et chaleureux, ambiance convisiale, staff magnique :)

J'ai tout apprécié

Everything was great ! Initially booked 2 nights then extended my stay as it was near perfection. I travel the world and I rarely felt at home like here... the location is great near the beach and everything you need is at walking distance. Jawad and all the staff are so friendly and helplful, everything that you may need in Tamraght or elsewhere. They are so arranging with everything. We were two females traveling and we never felt unsafe there, Jawad makes sure that all guests are treated well and safe, he even arranged dinner especially at my request one night when I told him what I wanted to eat. The food is very traditionnal, local and very well prepared (and I'm moroccan). One has to go there to understand. The rooftop is amazing also in the morning or at night everyone gathers and shares a wonderful moment together. The cute cat and dog are a bonus for animals lovers... I nearly cried when we were leaving and I will definitely come back directly there if I return to Tamraght.

This is one of those special hostels where travelers hang out around the communal table, enjoying the best food in Morocco (literally), telling stories and making plans for more.

More toilets and power outlets would be welcomed.