Villa Azhar by Azrac Surf Morocco:
a creative and inspiring retreat venue in Tamraght, Morocco
Welcome to Villa Azhar, the ideal destination for hosting your next surf, yoga, or wellness retreat in Morocco. With over 10 years of experience in organising and hosting successful retreats, our team is dedicated to providing you with a seamless and unforgettable experience.
Villa Azhar was designed with a creative vision in mind. Our mission was to create a calm, open, and inspiring space where guests feel at home and at ease. Located in the charming village of Tamraght, this four-storey villa offers both tranquillity and adventure, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to nearby hiking trails.
I brought a group of 14 yogis to Sophie and Morad's Villa and I honestly couldn't have asked for better guidance or nicer people. There is so much to do and the personal touch here at Azrac Surf was just amazing - from the very beginning from when I booked the retreat up to coming here, I could not have asked for a smoother retreat. Everyone was super happy and we had so many great experiences -
we'll be back!
Christine - Yoga Teacher + Retreat Leader
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A space for your retreat vision
A beautiful, private home-from-home in Tamraght, designed to give you the space and flexibility to create a retreat that feels uniquely yours.
Villa Azhar sleeps up to 16 guests across 8 en-suite bedrooms, with shared spaces for relaxing, connecting and enjoying Moroccan life together. Our rooftop yoga terrace, equipped with mats and props, offers a peaceful space to practise with panoramic views towards the ocean and mountains.
With plenty of room to gather, rest and retreat, the house becomes your home for the week — a place where your guests can feel comfortable, connected and cared for.
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Support every step of the way
You bring the vision — we’ll help take care of the details. From airport transfers and nourishing meals to housekeeping and day-to-day hosting, our dedicated team is here to make your retreat run smoothly.
With over 10 years of experience hosting retreats, we understand what goes into creating a successful week and the little things that can make all the difference. From your first enquiry to your guests’ departure, you’ll have a trusted team on the ground to support you.
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Create an experience that feels uniquely yours
Your retreat, your way. From surf sessions and beach days to exploring Paradise Valley, enjoying a traditional hammam, booking a massage or learning to cook Moroccan food, there are so many ways to make your time in Morocco your own.
You can build in adventure, culture and connection — or simply leave plenty of space to rest, practise, enjoy good food and be together.
We’ll help you arrange the experiences that feel right for your group, while leaving you the freedom to shape the retreat around your own teaching, values and community.
Your Retreat Team
Behind every retreat at Azrac is a small, dedicated team who care about making your experience feel welcoming, seamless and personal.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll have people on the ground who know the Villa, the local area and the rhythm of hosting retreats. Our in-house team takes care of the practical details — from meals and housekeeping to transfers and local experiences — while Morad brings his years of experience as an ISA surf coach and local guide.
We’ve been welcoming retreat groups to Morocco for over 10 years, so we understand that the little things matter. Our aim is to give you the support you need, while allowing you the freedom to lead your retreat in your own way.
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Sophie | Retreat Manager
Sophie is the Retreat Manager at Villa Azhar and a qualified yoga teacher with over 10 years of experience creating and hosting retreats in Morocco and the UK.
She supports retreat leaders with:
Retreat planning and structure
Logistics and coordination
Guest experience
Communication and organisation
Creating a smooth, supportive retreat flow
With a calm, thoughtful and detail-focused approach, Sophie is there to support retreat leaders behind the scenes — helping everything come together so they can focus on their guests, their teaching and the experience they want to create.
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Morad | Retreat Operations Manager
Morad is the co-founder of Azrac Surf and Villa Azhar, and has been welcoming guests to Morocco for over 10 years. A qualified ISA surf coach and experienced local guide, he brings a deep knowledge of the coastline, local culture and the places that make the region so special.
He supports retreat leaders with:
Surf sessions and ocean activities
Local recommendations and experiences
Excursions and day trips
Guest support and on-the-ground guidance
Creating authentic connections with Morocco
Warm, knowledgeable and always happy to share his local insight, Morad helps retreat leaders and their guests discover Morocco beyond the retreat Villa.
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Fatima | In-house Chef
Fatima is one of the heartbeats of Villa Azhar, creating the fresh, nourishing Moroccan meals that bring everyone together around the table.
With a wonderful knowledge of traditional Moroccan cooking, she prepares homemade meals using fresh local ingredients, adapted to the needs and preferences of each retreat group.
She supports retreat leaders with:
Fresh, home-cooked Moroccan meals
Menus tailored to each group’s dietary requirements and preferences
Creating a warm, welcoming mealtime experience
For many of our guests, food becomes one of the most memorable parts of their stay — and Fatima takes great pride in making every meal feel like it has been prepared with care.
Guests can also join Fatima for our Moroccan cooking experience, learning some of the traditional dishes and techniques she uses in the kitchen.
This is like a home away from home. We had the villa to ourselves, a group of 15 and had the most delicious meals full of flavour and Moroccan spices fresh daily from the very talented cook Fatima.
We participated in some beginner surf and it was fun and bonded the group together. Abdo took great care of those on the boards and gave lots of 1:1 tips and techniques, on the sand in between the surf time as well as encouragement and verbal assistance in the sea. He is a great surf coach. He also tended to the running of the villa and was available morning noon and night assisting the other Moroccan staff team and translating. Nothing was ever too much to ask.
This is your home for the week - is what was said and it really felt like it.
Karen of Tidal Soul Wellness - Yoga Teacher + Retreat Leader
