7 Reasons To Co-work In Morocco

1. 7 Reasons to Cowork in Morocco New designs, blog deadlines and backend rewrites are few of the many professional tasks that now feature a lifestyle called digital nomadism. Instead of working in a company office, employees are armed with laptops and smartphones to complete their projects wherever (and usually whenever) they please. Coworking abroad has become more and more popular over the past few years; and lately, we have had many requests to create an environment suitable to cowork in Morocco.

2. At Original Surf Morocco, we have had the pleasure of accommodating employees and guests working on projects for companies at home. Between surf sessions and yoga classes, our digital nomads have found places to work on our spacious terraces, lounges, and dining room. Coworking on the Moroccan surf coast consists of constant views of the sea, magnificent sunsets and sunrises, mint tea and fresh fruit – and that’s not to mention the waves! There are five breaks within a twenty minute walk, which means you can turn in your masterpiece and be in the water just in time to see the sun disappear into the Atlantic.

3. This blog will detail seven reasons why Coworking in Morocco should be the next stop on your journey as a digital nomad. 1: Waves The #32 bus that goes from Agadir to Taghazout has just two words on the front display: Go Surf. This area has been built around the surf scene, and it’s easy to see why. The consistency of swell from December to May and wide array of point, beach and reef breaks for surfers of all levels make Morocco a surfers dream. There are user-friendly beach breaks for the beginner to make it into the lineup for their first green wave, gently sloping point breaks for the intermediate surfer getting more comfortable in big swell, and heavy reefs and slabs that can give advanced waveriders the ride of their life. Morocco boasts world class points like Anchor Point, Draculas, and Boilers that are not for the faint of heart, but could be a perfect opportunity to reward yourself and break out your step up after finishing that website buildout. 2: Fuel Like work, surfing requires you to put brain and body fuel into your body for maximum results. Nourishment in Morocco is fresh and easy to come by. As a surf accommodation now proudly offering coworking, we have adapted to the needs of our busy developers, marketers, and educators by supplying a constant flow of refreshments. CoWorking with Moroccan hospitality equals mint tea, coffee, bottled water and fresh fruit from the local souk. Tamraght is a growing village which means that new cafes and restaurants are popping up constantly to provide you with brain food for maximum productivity.

4. 3: Views, Views, Views Where better to gain inspiration than the ocean? Pictured below is where this blog was written, beneath the sun and amongst the flora, gazing at a rare flat day. The European Centre for Environment & Human Health research shows that people who live on the coastline enjoy happier and healthier lives than their inland counterparts. “Ocean therapy” has been used to spur creativity and reduce stress; if you can’t be surfing you might as well be looking at the sea while you work. The temperate coastal climate of Tamraght means that working outside year round is

5. possible, with temperatures averaging around twenty degrees in the winter and in the low thirties during summer months. 4: Ease of Access Moroccans were born with this unique type of work environment, but it is easily accessible to citizens of all countries and creeds. Agadir International Airport has daily arrivals with visitors coming for sun and surf from Europe, Asia and North America. The emergence of low cost airlines has made travel to and from Morocco easy for holidayers and digital nomads alike. Digital nomads from western countries have visa free entry and can stay in the country for ninety days at a time. Digital nomads are legally allowed to work remotely for companies in their home country from Morocco with this tourist status. Getting around the surf coast is just as easy as getting as getting to it. The Agadir local #32 bus is roughly .5€ and runs frequently from Agadir to Taghazout with several stops in Tamraght. Local and grand taxis are readily available and are also affordable. With several surf breaks and businesses walkable in town or on the four kilometre cycle path along the beach between Tamraght and Taghazout, those who prefer to go via their own power have plenty of options on foot or bicycle. 5: Cost of Living We’ve touched on this a bit in the previous section, but Morocco is a very affordable place to live and cowork. Digital nomads being paid in euros, dollars and pounds can see these currencies go a long way when exchanging money for Moroccan Dirhams. NomadList states that the

6. average total cost of living in Taghazout for a digital nomad is around 925€ per month. Apartments for weekly rent are available from local real estate companies and we now offer coworking/coliving packages for professionals who have always wanted to know what it’s like to live, eat and work at a surf camp. 6: Vibes While the ocean is just one example, environment influences the way in which our minds and bodies work. Comfort and productivity have a striking correlation, and it has been proven that sunlight has positive effects on mood and energy. Between three-hundred days of sunlight, the unlimited power of the ocean and world renowned Moroccan hospitality, this is the ideal place to get your mind and body right for full efficiency. Yoga classes take place twice a day, at sunset and sunrise in the enclosed studio adjacent to the dining room for the ultimate way to wake up your body and mind for the day, or wind it down after finishing work. 7: Balance This last section is meant to tie all of the above into one a single point; balance. Work-life balance has shot up the list in important values for young professionals. The work to live mentality is being replaced by a live to work mindset in which people have the freedom to work when and where suits them, have their favourite activities easily accessible, and structure their days the best they see fit. This area gives digital nomads the best of many worlds: surf, fuel, environment, transportation and vibes at an affordable price.

7. Coworking and digital nomadism are exciting. These concepts show workplace progression that is at the same rate of technology and human values are evolving. At Original Surf Morocco, we are proud to provide a space where digital nomads can let their minds and bodies run free. We have surf hire and lessons on site, fibre-optic internet connection, two local chefs freshly preparing pre-ordered meals, unlimited refreshments with a coworking day pass, yoga classes, co- living packages, and Moroccan hospitality with plentiful dosages of sun and sea. Contact us today at marketing@originalsurfmorocco.com to see what coworking or coliving could look for you on the sunny shores of the Moroccan Surf Coast.