Moroccan Coast Surf & Yoga Escape in Imsouane

Imsouane is a sleepy surf village on Morocco's Atlantic coast, about 90 minutes north of Agadir. Its claim to fame is the Bay wave — one of the longest, most forgiving right-handers in Africa, which peels for over 600 meters. That makes it a brilliant place to learn or to get comfortable on a longer wave. The surf house is a short walk from the break, so you can be in the water within minutes of leaving your room.

The retreat runs with a structured but relaxed schedule. Days 2 to 4 are the core surf days: breakfast, a 10:30am lesson, a beach lunch, and then the afternoon off for free surfing or sightseeing. Sunset yoga happens around 6pm, designed specifically for surfers — lots of shoulder and hip opening, plus balance and recovery work. Evenings are unhurried, with optional surf theory, photo reviews, or just hanging on the terrace watching the sun drop into the Atlantic.

Your host Hicham and his local team have grown up on these waves. They know the tides, the sandbanks, and the conditions inside out, and they tailor each session to the group's level. If you're a beginner, you'll get the fundamentals; if you've surfed before, they'll push you on turns and positioning. Sessions are kept small so you get genuine individual attention.

The retreat is more than just surfing. The yoga helps undo the stiffness that paddling creates. The meals — tagines, couscous, fresh fish — refuel you properly. And the village itself, with its seafood shacks and cliff-top walks, gives you a real sense of Moroccan coastal life without any tourist glitz. It's about slowing down, doing something physical, and eating well in beautiful surroundings.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 days of surf lessons with professional instructors - 3 sunset or rooftop yoga sessions - Daily Moroccan breakfast - Daily surf lunch (beach picnic) - Daily homemade dinner - Surfboard and wetsuit during lessons - Rooftop terrace and common chill areas - Free Wi-Fi throughout the surf house - Daily housekeeping - Welcome briefing and local team support

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional meals or drinks outside those listed - Personal expenses