Le guide

Imsouane, et le Maroc tout autour.

Ce que nous disons aux amis avant qu’ils viennent : comment arriver, quand surfer, quoi emporter, et comment être un bon invité dans un petit village.

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Préparer · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Getting to Imsouane

Imsouane sits at the end of a small road on the Atlantic coast between Agadir and Essaouira. Here is how people actually get here.

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What to pack for a surf trip to Morocco

A practical list, built from what guests always wish they had brought — and what they never used.

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Money, SIM cards and staying connected

Cash still matters in a small village. How to handle dirhams, cards and mobile data without stress.

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Préparer · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Staying safe and healthy in Morocco

Common-sense advice for a relaxed trip: in the water, on the road, in the sun and around town.

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Entering Morocco: passports and visas (general guide)

An overview of what most travellers need to think about before flying to Morocco — always confirm with official sources.

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Surf

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When to surf Imsouane: a season-by-season guide

Imsouane works all year, but the ocean changes with the seasons. What to expect from autumn to summer — and how to choose your dates.

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Surf · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

The surf spots of Imsouane

Two very different waves share one headland: the long, gentle peel of the bay and the more exposed break around the corner.

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Surf · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

First Waves: What Learning to Surf in Imsouane Feels Like

Morning surf lessons, first waves caught, tired-but-happy faces — what it is really like to learn to surf in Imsouane.

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Explorer

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Why Imsouane? The Surf Village We Call Home

A small surf village, green spring hills, ocean views and waves for every level — why we love surfing in Imsouane.

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Day trips from Imsouane

When the ocean goes flat or you need a change of scene: coastal towns, surf villages and markets within reach.

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Sand Dunes, Camels, Quads & Sandboarding

A trip to the sand dunes with the option to ride a quad or camels and try sandboarding — included in the Lalla Surf retreat.

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Culture

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Culture · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Culture, etiquette and Ramadan

Small gestures make a big difference in a small village. How to be a welcome guest — including during Ramadan.

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Culture · 1 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Argan Oil: From Cooperative to Your Table

See how argan oil is made, try making it yourself, taste it, and take some home — a traditional Moroccan experience on our retreats.

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Culture · 1 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Morocco Myths vs Reality: Give It a Chance

Many people dismiss Morocco before giving it a chance. It is a beautiful country — and one of the best, most affordable places to learn to surf.

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Ilustrace maurského oblouku s výhledem na klidné moře pod zářícím slunečním kruhem.

Culture · 1 min de lectureHistoire en tchèque

Mýty o Maroku vs. realita: dejte mu šanci

Hodně lidí Maroko zavrhne dřív, než mu dá šanci. Je to přitom krásná země a jedno z nejlepších a cenově dostupných míst, kde se naučit surfovat.

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Culture · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

What to eat in Imsouane

Fish from the morning boats, tagines that take their time, and far too much mint tea.

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Communauté

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Communauté · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Coming Solo? Perfect. Most of Our Guests Do

Most Lalla Surf guests arrive solo and leave as a group of friends. Small groups, shared memories, and a week in Imsouane.

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Communauté · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Small Groups, Personal Touch: How Our Retreats Work

Small groups, personal care, and a programme shaped around you — dietary needs, hammam, cooking class, and more.

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Bien-être

Editorial illustration of a graceful yoga and surf mobility stretch on the shore under a radiant halo orb.

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Surf Mobility with Jana: Move Better, Surf Better

A surf mobility session with certified coach Jana — hips, shoulders, spine and chest mobility to release tension after surfing.

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Voyage

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Voyage · 2 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Morocco Travel Tips: 7 Things to Know Before You Go

Water, food, clean hands, the ocean after rain and what to pack in your first-aid kit — seven practical tips from two girls who live in Morocco.

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Ilustrace cestovatele s batohem na útesu nad oceánem pod zářícím slunečním kruhem.

Voyage · 2 min de lectureHistoire en tchèque

Tipy na cestu do Maroka: 7 věcí, které je dobré vědět

Voda, jídlo, čisté ruce, oceán po dešti a co si přibalit do lékárničky — sedm praktických tipů od dvou holek, které v Maroku žijí.

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Editorial illustration of a relaxed traveler seated at a terrace cafe table contemplating the ocean under a radiant halo orb.

Voyage · 1 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Your Questions, Answered: New Retreat Dates Q&A

We launched new surf retreat dates. Do you have questions? Here is how to ask us — and how to join.

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The November Surf Retreat: What's Included

7 nights in a surf villa with ocean view, surf lessons, Moroccan food nights, sand dunes, Essaouira and surf mobility. 23–30 November in Imsouane.

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Voyage · 1 min de lectureHistoire en anglais

Escape Winter: Surf Season Is Starting Now

Want to escape the coming winter? Come to Morocco — surf season is starting now.

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