SURFER FROM MOROCCO
For a girl that first stood up on a borrowed bodyboard ten years ago, Meryem El Gardoum has progressed quickly, to say the least. Currently Morocco’s four time female surfing champion, Meryem lives, breathes, and sleeps surf. At only 21, Meryem is fearless, and insanely talented, charging double and triple overhead Anchor Point near her home village of Tamraght in Southern Morocco. On our visit, she led us down the dusty roads along the Atlantic, welcoming us into her beautiful world, nestled between cactus and stone.
Meryem comes from a traditional Muslim family, where pursuing professional surfing isn’t entirely common, but that doesn’t mean it is out of the question. Her family and friends have always supported her, and cruising around Taghazout with Meryem, it’s clear that she’s part of a lively, loving community of multi-talented surfer, skater, and artist friends.
"Step by step, I fell in love with that feeling. Standing and riding a wave, I realized, I can’t imagine my life without surfing. I grew up falling in love with it. Just to be in the ocean is the important thing, that’s all I want."
FAVORITES FROM OUR SUMMER COLLECTION
MERYEM’S PACKING FOR HER NEXT SURF ADVENTURE
Rays the summer vibe factor to high with the Billabong High On Sun One Piece. The sunny yellow swimsuit ups the flirt with ruffles at the bottom sides and a backless cut. The one piece is finished with an Isla cut, offering slimmer seat coverage.
Salt-aged prints cover a custom canvas baseball cap. Designed with prints from the current collection, the staple hat is made from a soft canvas with a washed finish, creating a well-worn look and lived-in feel.
Search and destroy in this road trip-worthy, deconstructed denim. Finished with sanding and heavy destruction, the Drift Away features a mid-rise and short, cut-off hem.
Swimwear that feels like loungewear, the Summer High bikini delivers Sunday vibes all around. Made from textured knit swim fabric, the Maui Rider bottom adds substance to your solid essential. The solid high waisted bikini bottoms feature a retro-inspired high cut leg for an ultra flattering silhouette that falls just below the belly button. A functional fit, the textured bottom offers a medium coverage seat.
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