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Interview with a surf instructor – Hassan

Hassan has been with us the longest here at Surf Star. Often leading the more experienced surfers out in the guiding group, he’s also a great teacher to beginners, ready to encourage with his cheeky grin!

How long have you worked at Surf Star?

– I’m not sure- 4 years I think

Hassan makes sure the surf boards are securely loaded

Hassan makes sure the surf boards are securely loaded

How long have you been surfing for? Where did you learn?

– a long time, but then i stopped because I had a different job in Agadir. But I started surfing very young

How would you describe your style of surfing?

– I like short boards but I do use a soft board to teach for safety

Hassan perfecting his hand stand - because surfing normally is too easy!!

Hassan perfecting his hand stand – because surfing normally is too easy!!

Which pro surfer do like?

– Gabriel Medina, seriously

Which is your favourite surf spot in Morocco?

– I like Banana point. I go after work sometimes. But it depends on the waves – I find the best spot

Hassan surfing the big waves between lessons

Hassan surfing the big waves between lessons

What do you like about teaching people to surf?

– Because it’s nice to teach people new things

What do you like to do in your time off?

– Chilling out, relaxing, hang out at cafes, watch films. Parties on Friday nights!

Interview with a surf instructor – Ismail

Ismail is one of newest members of our team, but we’ve known him a long time and are very happy he’s now part of Surf Star! Always ready to have fun, you might think he’s from Australia or New Zealand thanks to his accent!

How long have you worked at Surf Star?

– I’ve worked at Surf Star for 3 months

How long have you been surfing for? Where did you learn?

– I’ve been surfing for 9 years! I learnt in my local beach – Devil’s rock. I just borrowed surf boards from friends.

Ismail surfing a green wave at Crocs

Ismail surfing a green wave at Crocs

How would you describe your style of surfing?

– I like longboard style more – it’s more chilled.

Ismail shows the girls the perfect chilled long board style!

Ismail shows the girls the perfect chilled long board style!

Which pro surfer do like?

– I like John John Florence – he’s from Hawaii. And Joe Aaron, he’s a long boarder.

Which is your favourite surf spot in Morocco?

– Killer point, it’s just after anchor point. It’s one of the best waves in the area and it’s not too crowded.

What do you like about teaching people to surf?

– When I teach people I remember when I was a beginner, and it’s nice to help people to learn. It makes people happy.

Ismail is checking everyone's pop-up on the beach before hitting the waves

Ismail is checking everyone’s pop-up on the beach before hitting the waves

Even a dog comes by to hear Ismail's surf lesson!

Even a dog comes by to hear Ismail’s surf lesson!

What do you like to do in your time off?

– I like to surf, hang out with friends and play football on the beach. Watching other people surfing is good too.

Stoked after a fun surf lesson

Stoked after a fun surf lesson