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The beach and bay at Imsouane, Morocco

Imsouane · Morocco

Surfing Cathedral

A beach break in Imsouane, Morocco, for intermediate and advanced surfers.

Beach Break · Best Oct-Apr · Intermediate / Advanced · 2-8 ft

Imsouane (no photo of Cathedral yet) · Photo: Mounir Neddi

Cathedral is the more exposed beach break on the north side of Imsouane village, under the cliff. Most of the waves are lefts, and it's faster and more powerful than The Bay.

It picks up more swell than the point and works best on a north-west swell with an east wind, which is offshore here. The rips can be strong, so it suits intermediate and advanced surfers. When The Bay is too small, this is usually where the waves are.

Imsouane village, with surf camps and fish restaurants, is a short walk away.

TypeBeach Break
LevelIntermediate / Advanced
Size2-8 ft
Best monthsOct-Apr
Crowd2/5
ConditionsNW swell, E offshore wind

When to surf
Cathedral

Cathedral is at its best from October to April. Conditions it likes: NW swell, E offshore wind.

October to March: Prime

North-west groundswell, morning offshores, the points work

April to May: Good

Smaller swells, warmer water and fewer people

June to August: Quiet

Small and windy; the beaches still work for learning

The year across Taghazout & Imsouane

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Where to stay near Cathedral

Surf lesson on the beach at Imsouane with The Little Kasbah
Rooftop terrace with sea views at The Little Kasbah, ImsouanePrivate room at The Little Kasbah, ImsouaneDorm room with bunk beds at The Little Kasbah, ImsouaneDouble room at The Little Kasbah, ImsouaneMoroccan dinner at The Little Kasbah, ImsouaneGuests on the terrace at The Little Kasbah, Imsouane

The Little Kasbah

Imsouane · a family-run kasbah and surf camp in the village

from €5007 nights with room, breakfast and dinner, 6 surf lessons, gear and transfers
  • Beginner and intermediate surfers
  • Breakfast and dinner included
  • Transfers from Agadir or Essaouira
  • Dorms and private rooms
  • Video analysis and surf photos included

An all-inclusive surf camp in a warm, family-run kasbah in Imsouane. Each stay combines surf lessons, equipment, coaching and video analysis to help beginner and intermediate surfers progress faster.

Surf Camp Week (7 nights)ForPer person
4-bed dorm
7 nights, breakfast and dinner, 6 surf lessons of 2h plus free surf, board and wetsuit, transfers
Beginner to intermediate€500
Private room, shared bathroom
7 nights, breakfast and dinner, 6 surf lessons of 2h plus free surf, board and wetsuit, transfers
Beginner to intermediate€650
Private room, private bathroom
7 nights, breakfast and dinner, 6 surf lessons of 2h plus free surf, board and wetsuit, transfers
Beginner to intermediate€730

Prices per person in euros, as listed by the camp. The week also includes high-speed Wi-Fi, a surfskate lesson and a folder with your surf photos. Check the camp's website for availability and the latest prices.

Getting there

Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Imsouane guide.

Imsouane surf guide

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