Imsouane

Dawn at the Bay. If it's head-high and offshore, cancel everything else.

A tiny fishing village with two of Morocco's longest, gentlest point breaks. Imsouane Bay is a meditation wave — peeling for hundreds of metres — while Cathedral is hollow and heavy. The town is dirt-road simple: fish grills, surf hostels, and a horizon full of dolphins.

A short history

Imsouane was a sleepy fishing port until surfers discovered its bay in the 2000s. Recent development pressure has threatened its character, but the wave — one of the easiest longboard walls in Africa — remains the draw.

The editor's guidance

Best for

First-time visitors

The ledger

Tier: UNESCO · GOLD
Match: 92/100
Best season: Oct–Apr
Why shown: Editorial flagship · Written by the UseMorocco editors