Malika Surf Camp

The place is few steps from the beach with easy access to restaurants, night bars and local music. The hostel is okay, with a good amount of rooms and communal spaces. Management was a bit disorganised (especially for the volunteers) but it offered a good base to stay and explore the city. Surfing lessons were good, maybe I should have opted for individual ones just to avoid to be in a group with different levels of experience. The hostel seemed a favorite hotspots among European travelers, many of whom arrive not just as visitors, but also as management . at one point I opted to move to a more local experience but Overall, I’m grateful and blessed for experiencing this adventure; and despite some miscommunication & difference in opinion, I’m thankful everybody who was put on my journey.

Great spot with beautiful waves and good vibes. The instructors are great, especially Cedi, both in English and French we received really helpful advice to improve our surfing

Malika Surf Camp is the perfect place to stay if you're in DAKAR, especially if it’s your first time in Africa or in this country. It was my first time in an African country, and, of course, like with anything new, I felt a bit nervous. But the moment I arrived, I felt super comfortable and safe. They gave me all the info I needed to feel reassured about the safety of Dakar and Senegal in general. The vibe of this place is amazing! It’s right in front of the beach, and they offer surfing lessons several times a day, plus other very cool activities. The travelers staying here are also incredible—it’s a great community of people. Every night, we all have dinner together at the same table, which makes it even more special and creates a family-like atmosphere. Something I found really inspiring is their commitment to the local community, especially with kids. Every day, I saw local children coming by to get help with schoolwork and other tasks. Plus, they run “surfkids_shredding_senegal” (check it out here: surfkids_shredding_senegal), where they teach kids how to surf and support their education through this beautiful sport. In short, Malika Surf Camp is definitely a must-visit spot in Dakar. Big thanks to Marta and the whole team for the great vibes!

My spontaneous solo trip to Senegal turned out absolutely awesome. In Malika vibe in the house was super warm and welcoming, lovely people. For a beginner surfer the beach was a perfect place to learn - safe and easy access to plenty of practice in the water. Surf instructors were all very professional, patient and fun to hang out with, very encouraging atmosphere. One week did not turn me to pro surfer, but other than tan lines, I got to rest and relax and made many new friends.

very beautiful surfhouse with attention to the smallest details, located in front of yoff beach and super convenient for any trip even in the city, the staff and the volunteer boys of the house were nice and available for any of my needs. Marta and her family who run the surfhouse are always ready to solve your problems with a smile or give you useful advice! the surf program and availability of boards is good and you will have no difficulty finding what you are looking for to ride your waves.

It was one of the best surf experience that I’ve ever made. The house is so beautiful and near the spots. The guys of Malika are kind and helpful, they immediately make you feel at home. The typical food is really good too. |You are really able to enter in this big and wonderful family, and to live a true experience, I hope to go back soon!

I absolutely enjoyed my two weeks long stay at Malika Surf Camp. The atmosphere of the camp felt like home. Marta and Aziz, as well as the staff, are one of the kindest people I've ever met. As a beginner surfer i got lots of attention during my classes and i've learnt how to deal with surfing. The Malika crew always kept us informed about our surfing spot for the next day, depending on the waves. The wide, sandy beach directly in front of the camp is clean and allows easy access along the coast.||The guest rooms are very cosy and comfortable. On the rooftop there is a spacious terrace with the ocean view. It was really nice to spend evenings in the shared space with sofas, where you could meet all the other people from the camp. The fridge was always full of soft drinks and beer. Make yourself sure you'll never missed the dinner in there... it's so yummy! The real senegalese cuisine. ||Thank you Malika, I'll come back for sure.

Malika Surf Camp is a family-run business located just in front of Yoff Beach, 20 min far from Dakar city center. I spent more than two months over there and it become suddenly my family. The hostel is so peaceful and quiet, you can always listen to the sound of the ocean or some guys playing drums nearby. It's a perfect accomodation for solo travelers (you'll meet crazy people all around the world with crazy stories to tell) or families as well, cats and dogs are free to welcome you! Malika owns also a business down the beach, where you could rent a surfboard or take some surfing classes with local coaches, or just enjoy a fresh smoothes while sunbathing by the beach. There's also a beach volley camp available every day and some gym and yoga retreat for your wellness. You just need to book your crazy senegalese experience!