Hashpoint Surf Camp

What Hashpoint Surf Camp does

Hashpoint Surf Camp is a privately held beachfront surf school and guesthouse operating in Taghazout, Morocco, founded in 2009 by Abdellah — a Taghazout native — together with co-founder Sophie Röder, a Dutch branding professional who joined in 2013. The company is legally registered as Hashpoint Surf Camp SARL and runs an 8-room property with a maximum capacity of 19 guests, located directly on the beach at the Hash Point break within walking distance of Anchor Point. Its core products are two surf packages — a Surf School Package for beginners and intermediates (from €665/week) and a Surf Guiding Package for advanced surfers — supplemented by a Bed & Breakfast option during the June–August low season.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: bookings are taken via the company's own website (powered by bookinglayer.com) and direct email enquiries, with no third-party OTAs or travel agents involved. Revenue is generated through weekly all-inclusive surf packages, pay-as-you-go add-on activities (Paradise Valley excursions, sandboarding, hammam, yoga), equipment rentals, and on-site retail from the Hashpoint Surf Shop. Marketing is conducted through the company website, an active Instagram presence (@hashpointsurfcamp), blog content, an email newsletter, and earned social proof via TripAdvisor and Google Reviews.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal — there is no proprietary platform, no mobile app, and no AI or ML components; the operation depends on standard booking software, high-speed fiber internet for guest connectivity, and conventional surf equipment. The company's competitive position rests on its irreplaceable beachfront location, deep community roots in Taghazout (95%+ local staff, partnerships with local surf clubs and women's empowerment initiatives), and 15+ years of brand recognition in the European surf-tourism market.

Name

Hashpoint Surf Camp

Legal name

Hashpoint Surf Camp SARL

Website

https://hashpointsurfcamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hashpoint Surf Camp is a privately held beachfront surf school and 8-room guesthouse in Taghazout, Morocco, offering all-inclusive surf packages, surf guiding, and activity add-ons to individual European travellers, families, and digital nomads.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf School & Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ), Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Surf school
• Surf camp
• Surf lessons
• Surf accommodation
• Surf holiday

Headquarters

HQ city

Taghazout

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Surf Packages: All-inclusive surf school and surf guiding packages ranging from €665/week. Includes accommodation, daily surf lessons/guiding, equipment rental, meals, and airport transfers. Primary revenue stream with tiered options for beginners and advanced surfers.
2. Equipment Rentals: Board hire from €10-15/day, wetsuits €5/day, surfboard insurance €36/week. On-site surf shop selling boards, wetsuits, accessories, and merchandise.
3. Activities: Optional add-on activities including Paradise Valley excursions (€25), sandboarding (€25), Hammam massage experiences (€25-€50), and yoga classes (€10/class or €90 unlimited).
4. Surf Shop: Retail surf shop offering boards, wetsuits, accessories, caps, zinc cream, and Hashpoint merchandise. Board rental and sale services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hashpoint Surf Camp operates a beachfront surf school and guesthouse in Taghazout, Morocco, selling all-inclusive surf holiday packages. Core offerings include the Surf School Package (daily lessons for beginners and intermediates), Surf Guiding Package (custom wave searches for advanced surfers), an 8-room beachfront accommodation, and a Bed & Breakfast option during low season, complemented by an on-site surf shop and add-on activities such as Paradise Valley excursions, sandboarding, hammam, and yoga.

Product overview

Hashpoint Surf Camp is a beachfront surf school and guesthouse in Taghazout, Morocco, offering a unified hospitality experience centered around surfing. The core offerings consist of two main packages: the Surf School Package for beginners and intermediate surfers, and the Surf Guiding Package for advanced surfers traveling in groups. Accommodation is provided in an 8-room beach house with ocean-view rooms. The camp supplements its surf instruction with add-on activities including Paradise Valley excursions, sand boarding, traditional hammam spa treatments, and daily yoga classes. A surf shop provides equipment rental and retail merchandise. The Bed & Breakfast option offers flexibility for shorter stays during low season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surf School Package
• Surf Guiding Package
• Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum 8 students per surf instructor
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Make Life Skate LifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2019100% volunteer-run non-profit organization that works with local skateboarding communities to create free, community-built concrete skateparks. Built the Taghazout skatepark opened in December 2017. Hashpoint promotes the skatepark as an activity for guests.
• Surf TawamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalf-Moroccan twin sisters Jasmin and Ines founded Surf Tawam to create more space for girls in Morocco to connect with the ocean through surfing. Hashpoint collaborated with Surf Tawam to sponsor surfboards and a local surf instructor, inviting local Moroccan girls to try surfing. Partnership focuses on breaking down barriers for local girls' surf education and empowerment.
• Taghazout Board Riders ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal surf club in Taghazout focused on surf education and community development. Hashpoint supports surf education for local kids through this organization.
• Local Shapers and Surf BrandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashpoint partners with local surfboard shapers and surf brands who grew up in Taghazout, supporting local craftsmanship and pride in the local surf community.
• Women-Led CollectivesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with women-led collectives in Taghazout for local community support and economic empowerment.
• Taghazout Surf ExpominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHashpoint participates in the annual Taghazout Surf Expo with a stand and community talks, promoting the camp and engaging with the local surf community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dreamsea Surf Camp: Multi-location surf camp operator with a Morocco presence offering all-inclusive surf school packages, accommodation, and activities — comparable in package structure and target customer to Hashpoint.
• Surf Maroc: Long-established Taghazout surf camp and guesthouse operator offering weekly surf school and guiding packages, on-site accommodation, and equipment rental — the closest direct competitor to Hashpoint in the same village and surf breaks.
• Nomad Surf Camp Taghazout: Taghazout-based surf camp offering weekly beginner-to-advanced packages with accommodation and meals — directly competing for the same European surfer segment in the same village.
• Mundaka Surf Camp (or similar Basque Country surf camp): Independent European surf camp combining school lessons, accommodation, and activity add-ons in a coastal village — comparable operating model, customer segment (European leisure surfers), and product stack.
• Atlantic Surf Camp: Morocco-based surf camp offering beginner and intermediate surf packages with accommodation and equipment rental, targeting European tourists — directly comparable business model to Hashpoint.
• Anza Surf Club: Taghazout-based surf school and accommodation provider serving beginners through advanced surfers with local instructors, weekly packages, and add-on activities — operating in the same competitive set as Hashpoint.

Emerging players

• Surf Simply: Premium surf coaching retreat in Costa Rica offering small-cohort, instructor-led surf packages with lodging — comparable in intimate coaching model and premium positioning to Hashpoint's surf guiding product.

Broad incumbents

• World Surfaris: Surf travel marketplace and camp aggregator selling surf holiday packages worldwide; not a direct competitor to Hashpoint but overlaps in customer acquisition channel and end-customer profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hashpointsurfcamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/hashpointsurfcamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hashpoint-surf-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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