Moroc Pics

Here are some added pics from the post below. Scroll down to hear the story.....CLICK ON ANY PIC TO ENLARGE

Hassim our Berber host in Paradise Valley, preparing a Tagine for our eating pleasure.
View of the exterior wall.
Paradise Valley/Home/Sales Room for Fossils/Social Gathering Spot/the only living space within miles.

Obligatory "tourist/tour'on" shot in Paradise Valley, Pat, Bert and I...notice the Zap T, always repin!

Morocco Tuesday Evening 10/20

We've had a few flat days here in Moroc and took some time to explore other parts of the region. We headed into Paradise Valley for a day of hiking, mint tea and time with the local Berber population. The Berbers pride themselves on family and provide hospitality that is second to none, truly kind and hospitable peoples. Paradise Valley is a break from the dry dusty desert air and provides some shade, banana trees, waterfalls and lagoons to enjoy. The mountains surround the area and it is possible to become completely lost in the beauty.

We are expecting some swell on Thursday in the 12 to 13 foot range at 15 to 16 seconds, I'll be sure to take some pics and vid for everyones viewing pleasure. This coastline is filled with waves for any type of riding. There are fat slow points that are perfect for longboards or fun boards, there are beach breaks that provide space to yourself and there are points and reef breaks that are straight out of a surf magazine.

If you are willing to explore it is possible to find a perfect barreling reef break to yourself....yes yourself. This is the allure of Morocco that brought us to North Africa, and the allure has proven itself a reality. Stepping off the beaten road, hiking down a cliff to see what hides below is part of the journey, the adventure. It almost seems unfair when you find a slab to yourselves with no one but the local kids and fisherman to witness. People whom have no idea what surfing is and tell you that they have only seen a handful of surfers or surfboards in their lifetime. Amazing considering we are only a 45 minute bus ride, hour or so hike and heaven away from a fairly bustling surf city.

Perhaps one of the most interesting thing is the complete lack of Americans. We've been told by several people that years have past between the last time they met an American. We have still yet to meet any others and quite frankly it is wonderful to be in such a removed area. As you can tell from the pics this place sucks, stay away and don't ever be tempted. There is some reasoning behind my lack of surf pics. Firstly I'm a selfish type and prioritize getting some over taking pics, secondly well...I guess there is no secondly, with the up coming swell we will make sure to post some.

internet connection is weak here in Morocco, so check out youtube.com and search Zapstix to find some Moroc videos as it is easier to post them on youtube than anywhere else.

Much love to everyone back home, enjoy the swell to come and get some good ones.

From Morcoc,

Kris

tursday evening

looks like the boys are haveing a good time in morroco. glad those guys are scoreing. after the first flat spell for aweek or so in a long tme it looks good for the weak end norteast wind for a few days with good swell . plenty 4x3 wetsuits @ the shop just got some west winter suits in today great price for a6x5x4 @$335 also tomorrow we have a new shipment of surfboards arriving from trueline & doyle so stop by checkout the new boards or just to say aloha. "see you in the water " ZAP

Moroc Stoke

Just a few quick pics from Moroc. The points were overhead and firing this morning during a full tide. This evenings low tide should prove even more exciting, not much time to write but enjoy some pics....off to Killer Point for the sunset.

Matt is stoked, just feeling a little ill in the stomach.
Pat on the race at Anchor Point Rights
Anchor Point Lefts at Sunset, thought there were no lefts in Morocco?
Our Street at night

Anchor Point Rights this morning.

From Moroc,

Kris

Morocco Introduction

Hello From Moroc,

We have arrived in beautiful Morocco and I will be putting up some surf stoke as well as general Moroc stoke about once a week. The country is quite beautiful as are the people and most are quite open and friendly.

Here is the meal prepared for us by our new friends in Targhazhout. The food is fresh and has exceptional flavor.
Here is a view north of the main street in our town. October is in between the summer tourist season and the prime surf season and the town is quite empty, mostly locals. We are the only Americans in our town and we've been told the only Americans for quite some distance as well.
The sunset from our roof top terrace. The terrace acts as a relaxing space, living room, kitchen, laundry room and movie theater. Wonderful views of Anchor Point in the background. There was no swell at this sunset, however we will have swell arriving in the next few days.
There are colorful flours growing up the sides of the homes on our street.
Our new home, intimate street....we think it's the best in Targhazhout.

We have been able to surf everyday despite the lack of swell. Froathing surfers have left cameras behind for the first five days worth of surfing....however we'll get some surf stoke up in the next few days.

From Moroc,

Kris

saturday

knee to waist high surf today . srong northwest wind ,its getting to be about time for boots and gloves.the superbrand surfboard crew was @theshop on fri. cruising trough with boards and pro surfer "hagen kelly" watch for the boards in the shop. we also just recieved the heat 6x5x4 winter suits by "oniell" only 319.00 come on by and check them out. "see you in the water" team zapstix.

wensday

small 1ft surf today. new rip curl suits in today with e3 rubber maybe the most comfortable suit ever. very stoked on the sk8 ramp we scored from justin today we will have to set it up inthe back of the store for the winter months stop by for a session. store is open daily 10-6 see you in the water. team zapstix

tuesday

knee high surf today fun on a 10ft. board at the right tide shop shop is open daily 10 to 6 still renting boards and suits. plenty winter gear in stock @ 20%off. new shipment of surf prescriptions just came in sick looking boards. also the psycofreaks are in as well as e bomb rip curl wetsuits. seeyou in the water. "zap"

monday

2ft surf norhtwest wind nice and sunny great day for a surf "happy birthday" to my beutiful wife linda and good luck to the boys in morroco kris pat& kobear team zapstix.

Sunday

Some small lines coming in today, Fun for Long Boarding.

Thanks to all that attended the Glas film lastnight, good times had by all. Stop by the shop and check out some new boards, rubber and some movies.

We'll be having an Ergo movie and party coming up as well....keep intouch with us and get in the water.


See you in the water,
Zapstix

Movie Premiere

Tonight Zapstix Presents 

the Glas Film  -  The Ripple Effect

Mc Guirks in Hampton, look below for more details.

Swell is starting to show up, waist to chest and sloppy today.

Waist to chest for Sunday and Monday.

Get out and have some fun!