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Rabat – The World Surf League (WSL) Europe and Africa has confirmed the return of the Pro Taghazout Bay as a QS 4,000 event on the 2025/2026 Qualifying Series calendar.
The competition will take place from March 22 to 29 at Anchor Point in Taghazout Bay, one of Morocco’s most famous surf spots. The event is co-sanctioned by WSL Europe and WSL Africa and will bring together top surfers from both regions.
The upgrade to a QS 4,000 makes the event more important in the qualification race, according to a statement from the organizers. Surfers are trying to secure spots in the Challenger Series, which is the next step toward the Championship Tour.
Only each athlete’s best three results count toward qualification, making the Taghazout event a key opportunity, especially as it will be the final stop of the European QS season and the second-to-last stop in Africa.
The 2025 edition delivered strong performances at Anchor Point, with steady four- to six-foot waves throughout the week, recalled the statement. France’s Jorgann Couzinet and Portugal’s Francisca Veselko won the men’s and women’s titles.
Taghazout Bay will also host the Junior Pro Taghazout Bay from November 11 to 15. The event will serve as the European season final and will also count for Africa. It is expected to feature a larger and more competitive field this year.
The first junior edition, held in 2025, was considered a success and crowned the WSL Europe junior champions in strong surf conditions.
Rob Gunning, Tour Manager for WSL Europe, said the league is excited to confirm both the QS 4,000 event and the junior competition. He described Anchor Point and Anza Beach as “world-class” waves and said last year’s event featured excellent conditions and high-level performances from the opening heats to the finals.
Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam, who competes on the Championship Tour and serves as an ambassador for Taghazout Bay, welcomed the announcement. Boukhiam was a finalist at the 2025 event and is known for his strong performances at Anchor Point.
He said the return of WSL competitions is good news for surfing in Morocco and for the country’s image as a top global surf destination.
Boukhiam received a wildcard for the 2026 Championship Tour and will return to compete among the world’s best surfers. However, he said he will not be able to attend the Taghazout event because he will be in Australia for the start of the 2026 Championship Tour season.
