Imsouane is Africa's longest wave—a right-hand point break in a sheltered Moroccan bay that produces rides of 300 meters or more when conditions align. The wave is impossibly perfect for longboarding: gentle, predictable walls that peel with metronomic precision, allowing surfers to walk the nose for what feels like forever. The fishing village setting adds authentic Moroccan atmosphere, while the growing surf tourism infrastructure provides comfortable bases. When northern swells arrive and the bay comes alive, Imsouane delivers an experience that justifies every minute of travel.
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Village access.
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter North Atlantic swells. Warm water alternative.
⛪ Imsouane's outer reef • 20ft hollow barrels • Expert-only big waves
🍌 Banana plantation backdrop • Taghazout escape • Uncrowded quality
🧛 Vampire-teeth rocks • A-frame perfection • Remote hollow waves
🌅 Scenic point break • Long walls • Works on bigger swells
🐋 Big-wave Morocco • Orca point • Handles overhead+
💧 Spring-fed point • Links with Mysteries • Kilometer rides possible