Imssouane is a small traditional fishing village on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco with a cool climate that leads to more fog than you would expect. The waters though are very rich with more than 200 species of fish that support the local economy. Active from dawn till dusk, the heart of the village is a labyrinth of fishmongers, picturesque houses and restaurants with tajines cooking. It is also a very attractive destination for local tourism, with many Moroccans camping on the beach during the month of August.

Recently however, Imssouane has become a hub for surfers as the swell coming from the northwest and hitting the coast has created two world-class spots. The Bay is a long mellow right that you can ride for minutes on when the conditions are right, a heaven for longboards. To the west, Cathedral breaks harder and quicker, but clean enough that shortboards can have plenty of fun. The emergence of Imssouane also has a lot to do with societal changes. On the one hand, the surfing hub of Taghazout to the south has become overcrowded and overexploited. On the other, many locals have led the development of Imssouane, focusing on smaller scale and sustainable tourism, which attracts more and more people.

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