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The GuardianJan 24, 2026

Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?

The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool I can’t remember when my terror of waves began in earnest. Maybe it was a singular incident that triggered it, like that monster wave in Biarritz, France, almost 20 years ago that body-slammed me on to the seabed, taking all the skin off my chin. More likely is that my transitio…

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  • TamraghtNeighborhoodsmall surf town north of Agadir
  • TaghazoutNeighborhoodflashier surf tourism hotspot north of Tamraght
  • Riad dar HavenHotelwelcoming home for the six-day retreat
  • ResurfacePlacecompany offering surf therapy retreats
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