Imsouane is a fishing village an hour up the coast with one of the longest, slowest right-handers in Morocco — and a second, sharper wave most visitors never surf.
The Bay
The famous one. The bay curves so that incoming swell refracts and wraps around the headland, stretching out and slowing as it goes. Instead of a fast wall that stands up and closes, you get a gentle shoulder peeling a very long way over sand.
For a learner that changes everything. A three-second ride teaches almost nothing; a much longer one gives you time to find your balance, look down the line and think about your feet. A longboarder's paradise, and it works well on a low, rising tide.
Cathedral Point
Around the other side sits a punchier peak working on bigger swell and suiting more experienced surfers. Most visitors only ever surf the Bay, which is the right call for a first visit and part of why the Bay gets busy while Cathedral does not.
The crowd
In season the Bay fills, and a wave this long means each rider occupies a lot of water for a long time. Accidental drop-ins are common. Look down the line before committing and expect to share. An early start changes this session more than any other on the coast.
The village
Still a working fishing harbour alongside its surf tourism. Boats come in through the morning, fish is grilled at the port, and the pace is noticeably slower than Taghazout. Cafés above the bay look straight down the wave.
Practicalities
About an hour north on a winding coast road, so camps that go tend to make a full day of it — surf, lunch at the harbour, back mid-afternoon. Bring cash; card acceptance is limited.