If you stumbled upon the best wave in Morocco, could you keep it secret? That’s exactly what happened in the early 1980s, when a tight-knit group of friends discovered a flawless right-hand point break near the town of Safi, along Morocco’s rugged Atlantic coast. They called it Le Jardin or Ras Lafaa—The Garden or The Head of the Snake—and for years, they surfed it alone, bound by a vow of silence.
Safi remained a well-guarded secret with its perfect barrels, but good things rarely stay hidden forever. Word eventually got out, and today, Safi is recognized as home to the best wave in Morocco, attracting elite surfers from around the globe.
This once-secret spot has become a symbol of Morocco’s growing surf culture. As crowds swell and lineups become more competitive, questions arise about the future of this legendary wave. Can its magic survive the pressure of fame and the global surf scene?
Dive into the story behind Safi—how it was discovered, who rode it first, and why it’s considered one of the most technical and rewarding waves anywhere. Along the way, we revisit some of the best rides ever captured beneath its dramatic cliffs and learn what it takes to master the best wave in Morocco.
With insights from world-class surfers like Ramzi Boukhiam, Matt Bromley, Eli Beukes, Ross Clarke-Jones, and others, this film explores how Safi shaped their journeys—and how the best wave in Morocco became a proving ground for those daring enough to ride it.
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