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Interview with a surf instructor – Khaled

Today we have asked a few questions to Khaled; hard working and with the biggest smile at the camp, we’ve been watching Khaled hang five all day today!
How long have you worked at Surf Star?
– For 2 years
How long have you been surfing for? Where did you learn?
– About 4-5 years or something. I learnt at Devil’s rock – borrowing surf boards from the other surf instructors
Khalid giving a lessons to a new surfer in the white water

Khalid giving a lessons to a new surfer in the white water

How would you describe your style of surfing?
– I like to surf everything! Shortboard, longboard, stand-up-paddle
Which pro surfer do you like?
– Kelly Slater
Which is your favourite surf spot in Morocco?
– Devil’s Rock
Khalid at his favourite surf spot, Devil's Rock

Khalid at his favourite surf spot, Devil’s Rock

What do you like about teaching people to surf?
– I like guiding – taking people to new points and surfing with them
Out on the bigger waves, guiding at Banana Point

Out on the bigger waves, guiding at Banana Point

What do you like to do in your time off?
– Surfing and fishing. I go night fishing, and spear fishing. And I like playing football.

Interview with a Surf Instructor – Barack

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.