Here at Surf Star Morocco we are very proud of our amazing surf instructors! Experienced, knowledgeable, fun! They will look after you in the water, teach you to surf and make sure you have an amazing holiday. In the next few blog posts we will shine the spot light on each of our surfing team so you can learn a little more about them.
First up, we have Barack….

Barack surfing on his recognisable short board
Barack surfing on his recognisable short board

How long have you worked at Surf Star?
– 1 year and a half – since June 2014
How long have you been surfing for? Where did you learn?
– 15 years! I learnt at banana beach. I bought my first board from someone and it was a short board but I still had some lessons from the club there. The rest of my practice was just my own time.
How would you describe your style of surfing?
– My aim in the water is to enjoy and have fun. I’m not competitive surfer, I’m more of a free surfer. I do like to challenge myself!
Which pro surfer do you like?
– I have to say Kelly Slater, and I like big wave surfer Laid Hamilton. He’s the guy that started to catch big waves on strap boards
Which is your favourite surf spot in Morocco?
– Anchor Point – on a classic day
Barack makes a huge drop on a classic day at Anchor Point - December swell at it's best
Barack makes a huge drop on a classic day at Anchor Point – December swell at it’s best

What do you like about teaching people to surf?
– I feel happy after people are smiling when they learn – it’s a good energy
It's always satisfying to help someone catch a wave!
It’s always satisfying to help someone catch a wave!

What do you like to do in your time off?
– Go surfing! In the summer I like the mountains too.