Top 10 Things to Do in Imsouane, Morocco
Last Updated on 23rd July 2025 by Jessie
Heading to Imsouane? This laid-back surf village offers more than just waves. Here are 10 pleasant things to do – from beach days to fresh catch and sunsets.
Imsouane is a small, rural fishing village renowned for its coveted longboarding waves and laidback surf hippie atmosphere. Whilst the surf in Magic Bay draws the most allure, you don’t need to be a surfer to appreciate the enchantment of the village. For ocean dwellers and landlubbers alike, here are the top things to do in Imsouane.
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- And if you’re working online (or want to watch Netflix in your downtime) I highly recommend getting set up with a SurfShark VPN.
And you’re sorted.
Things to Do in Imsouane
1. Surf, obviously.
I know I came in hot, promising something for everyone, but alas, surfing is undoubtedly the most popular way to pass the time in Imsouane. There are two surf breaks in the village: Magic Bay and Cathedrals.
Magic Bay or La Baie is undeniably the most popular, boasting the longest surfable wave in Africa. This makes it a fan favourite for longboarders. But there’s fun to be had on a shortboard too; particularly on larger swells when it forms sharp little sections close to the harbour.
Magic Bay is super popular for beginners, as you can pretty much walk all the way to the line-up and then jump on one of the mellow, peeling right-handers and ride it all the way into shore.
On the northern side of the village, you have Cathedrals. Whilst it can be friendly, it’s better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
Check out this full guide to all the surf spots from Anza to Imsouane.
For surfboard and wetsuit hire in Imsouane, I recommend Magic Bay Surf Shop. The prices are good and the staff are super friendly. If you’re a beginner, they will be able to kit you up with the perfect gear for the conditions of the day.
They also offer surf lessons.
See Magic Bay Surf Shop location
If you’re planning on learning to surf in Morocco, check out my top tips for beginners.
2. Eat fresh seafood.
When in doubt for things to do in Imsouane, or Morocco for that matter, there’s nothing better than filling your belly with some local cuisine.
If you’re not a fan of fish, be warned that the smell of it will haunt you throughout the village. But for seafood lovers, there’s no better place to dine in Morocco.
You can visit the seafood market in the port; take your pick of the array of calamari, prawns and fish; then take it to one of the small restaurants where they’ll clean it, grill it on hot coals and serve it to you with a Moroccan salad and hot chippies. Bnina bzef.
If seafood isn’t your favourite, check out the other must-try Moroccan foods.
3. Skate.
Whilst there’s no skatepark in Imsouane, skateboarding is fairly popular in the village. The smooth winding tarmac roads provide the perfect setting for a sunset skate by the ocean.
Surfskate, longboard or the traditional route; pick your poison.
4. Walk along the cliff tops.
Surfing aside, the landscape of Imsouane is incredible. The looming cliffs over Magic Bay create a sunburnt backdrop that looks almost prehistoric. The village itself is picturesque from every angle.
From the restaurants overlooking The Bay, you can follow a path that weaves south along the cliff top, beyond the last of the hotels and surf camps. There are a set of stairs that climb down into a more secluded part of The Bay. Your best bet for getting a little uninterrupted beach time. Or for finding any patch of sand at all when the tides rise and the beach at Magic Bay disappears.
5. Catch every sunset.
The sunsets in Imsouane are incredible. Well worth waking up from a post-surf nap for. You don’t have to walk far from the village to find a primo sunset viewing spot.
Magic Bay well and truly lives up to its name at dusk as the metallic waves roll in, glistening under the pale pink skies like something out of a dream.
If you have a car, you can drive 5 minutes up the main road to a little roadside viewing spot. From there, you get panoramic views of Imsouane and beyond. Pretty magic.
6. Wander the harbour.
There are plenty of fishing towns lining the coast of Morocco, from the bustling Essaouira to humble little Taghazout. If you want to experience Morocco from a fisherman’s perspective, Imsouane is one of the best places to do so.
The fishing port has prime real estate in the centre of the village, between Cathedrals and Magic Bay. So whilst exploring the harbour is one of the top things to do in Imsouane, it’s also somewhat unavoidable.
Watching the fishermen navigate the surf to haul their catch in (mental) and then sort through crates of sardines as gulls circle above. It’s impressive to say the least.
It’s a good reminder of the lives in the village that exist outside of the tourist bubble. Being mindful that these are in fact, lives and not novelties occurring simply for a photo moment or our viewing pleasure.
Perhaps it’s the little farm girl in me rearing her head, but I will never tire of watching tractors tow the small blue fishing boats into shore.
7. Practice yoga.
Where there’s surf, there’s yoga. Many of the surf camps and hostels in Imsouane offer daily yoga classes; the perfect way to complement a week of riding waves.
Below are two instructors you can contact for drop-in yoga classes in Imsouane.
8. Sand board at Timlalin Dunes.
Granted, Imsouane is tiny, so it’s easy to rinse through all the things to do in the village pretty quickly. If you’re after more adventures, I recommend heading down to Timlalin Dunes near the village of Tamri.
There’s loads to do at the dunes. Camel rides and quad bikes tours, a makeshift coffee stand (because Moroccans can never be more than a stone’s throw away from a caffeine fix [see: Morocco’s ubiquitous mint tea]) and sand boards for hire for 50dh (€5). If you haven’t got the knack for surfing, maybe sandboarding is more your forte.
It’s also a super popular spot for sunset. You can perch up on the cliff top, bring a picnic or cook a tagine and watch the sun dip over the Atlantic Ocean.
If you have a car, you can drive there; otherwise, you can book a tour through GetYourGuide.
See all the Timlalin Dunes tours available on GetYourGuide.
9. Surf patrol.
If you’ve got no interest in surfing, you’ve probably had it up to here with me by now, so apologise. But then again, if you’re that anti-surf, you’re probably best skipping a visit to Imsouane altogether.
Imsouane is a surf echo-chamber, quite literally, with the two main surf spots hugging either side of the village. The geographical landscape of the coastline creates natural amphitheatres around Cathedrals and Magic Bay.
With cafes and restaurants perched on each side, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to optimum surf views. If you’re all surfed out, the line up is chockers, or you’re simply more of a surf-voyeur, watching the waves with a fresh pot of mint tea is one of the most leisurely things to do in Imsouane.
10. Indulge in too many crêpes.
It might sound like I’m scraping the barrel of things to do in Imsouane here.. But during my visits to the village, a large portion of my time was spent dreaming of and dining on fresh choccy crêpes.
Not even msemen, the traditional Moroccan kind. Just straight out French crêpes, with banana and Kinder Bueno, and all sorts of ridiculous, indulgent fillings.
There are loads of vans and stalls cooking up crêpes to order all throughout the village. You’ll pass them coming in from the surf at Magic Bay, or walking the main road through the village. Very strategic placements.
So that’s my final recommendation. Pure, unadulterated indulgence. Live large.
With all the things to do in Imsouane checked off, browse the village guides section to see all the best activities in Tamraght, Taghazout and Essaouira.
More tips:
- Best Surf Camps in Imsouane
- Best Cafes and Restaurants in Imsouane
- Best Digital Nomad Destinations: Morocco
- 10-Day Moroccan Surf Itinerary
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