Moulay Bouzerktoun | |
|---|---|
Rural commune and town | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz |
| Province | Essaouira Province |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 5,969 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
Moulay Bouzerktoun [1] is a small town and rural commune in Essaouira Province of the Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 5969 people living in 1069 households. [2]
From spring to fall the waves are said to be exceptional. Many surfers Consider the Moulay waves to be ideal. Moulay Bouzarqtoune has a Northeast trade-wind named 'Charki', which blows throughout the year. It increases speed from mid-March until mid-September, reaching force 7 at times. The wind is less consistent in the Winter. [3]
Services offered in Moulay Bouzarqtoune include windsurfing lessons and equipment rental. [4] One venue called "Magic Fun" is 25 km north of Essaouira and opened in 2007.
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Coordinates: 31°39′N9°41′W / 31.650°N 9.683°W
