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Imsouane, Morocco

Surf Lessons & Personalised Surf Coaching in Imsouane, Morocco

Learn to surf or take your skills to the next level with personalised surf lessons and small-group coaching in Imsouane, Morocco. Discover the ocean, improve your technique and experience the waves with Swell Method.

Coaching built around one surfer at a time.

Most people plateau because nobody tells them what they are actually doing. Our sessions change that. We start on the sand, analyzing the ocean together, talking through the conditions, and covering how to stay safe around other people and boards. Then we hit the water, giving you real-time feedback you can use on the very next wave.

Imsouane is uniquely built for surf progression. The wave is long, readable, and slow enough to let you feel and correct your mistakes mid-ride. That´s why we do our coaching here.

A surfer in a teal wetsuit riding along the face of a wave, crouched with one hand trailing

Surf lessons and professional coaching in Imsouane.

Catch your first wave

From your first wave to advanced progression — choose the format that matches where you actually are.

  • Beginner

    Never surfed, or still finding your feet in the whitewater.

  • Intermediate & Advanced

    Turning, trimming, reading a section and choosing better waves.

  • Group or private

    One to one, in a pair, or a small group capped at four.

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A group warming up on a wide, hazy beach with soft-top boards laid out on the sand
A surfer carrying an orange longboard along the shoreline as another walks out into the water

The Swell Method

Six things worth getting right.

This is not a traditional syllabus you graduate from. It is simply the order I look at technique, and the path most surfers follow to unlock progression. Whatever level you arrive at, we will pinpoint the exact layer that is holding you back from catching more waves and focus our work right there.

  1. Read

    Before touching the water, we observe: What is the ocean doing today? Where is the energy coming from, where is it breaking, and why? Spending time studying the waves from the sand saves you energy in the water. A surfer who reads the break will easily out-surf someone relying purely on fitness.

    GoalDescribe the session out loud before entering the water.

  2. Position

    Most missed waves are missed before the paddle starts. Line-up positioning, using markers on land, drifting with the current instead of fighting it, and knowing when to move rather than wait.

    GoalHold a position without being told where to sit.

  3. Paddle

    Prioritize efficiency over power. Board placement is everything: lying too far back prevents the board from skimming, while lying too far forward sinks the nose.

    GoalCatch waves without sprinting for them.

  4. Take Off

    One movement, not three. We work on the timing of the pop-up against the wave rather than on the sand in isolation, because the wave is what makes it hard.

    GoalStand up already facing the direction you intend to go.

  5. Ride

    Where you look, balance, and engage your rails determines your ride. Imsouane offers the perfect canvas to practice until it clicks.

    GoalMake a deliberate turn, not an accidental one.

  6. Progress

    The aim is that you do not need me. Every session ends with two or three specific things to work on and how to tell whether they are working, so the progression continues after you leave.

    GoalLeave with a plan you can self-assess against.

Coaching

Choose how you want to be coached.

All coaching options
All levels

Semi-Private Coaching

Two surfers, one coach. Ideal for couples and friends — including when you are at different levels.

Duration
2h session
Maximum participants
Up to 2 surfers
Price per person
€40

Per person

All levels

Single Private Coaching

One surfer, one coach, full attention. The fastest way to fix something that has been holding you back for years.

Duration
2h session
Maximum participants
One to one
Price per person
€45

Per person

All levels

Small Group Coaching

Never more than four surfers. Small enough that you still get corrections by name.

Duration
2h session
Maximum participants
Up to 4 surfers
Price per person
€35

Per person

Our Packages

Book several days together. Every package includes equipment and daily feedback.

3 Days Package

  • 3 surf sessions (2h daily coaching)
  • Equipment included (Board & Wetsuit)
  • Daily feedback & progression tracking
  • 1 free surf skate session

5 Days Package

  • 5 surf sessions (2h daily coaching)
  • Equipment included (Board & Wetsuit)
  • Daily feedback & progression tracking
  • 2 free surf skate sessions

Full Week (7 Days)

  • 7 surf sessions (2h daily coaching)
  • Equipment included (Board & Wetsuit)
  • Daily feedback & progression tracking
  • 3 free surf skate sessions

The Place

Imsouane, Morocco — A Unique Surf Destination

Located on Morocco's Atlantic coast between Agadir and Essaouira, Imsouane is a fishing village known for its beautiful coastline, two distinctive bays and unique surf conditions. From the famous Bay to the open ocean, Imsouane offers an unforgettable setting for surfers of all levels. With its relaxed atmosphere and strong connection to the ocean, it is an ideal place to discover surfing, improve your technique and experience the local surf culture.

The Bay of Imsouane, Morocco, showing the coastline and famous surf spot.

The Bay

The Bay of Imsouane is famous for its long right-hand waves and beautiful coastal setting. When conditions are suitable, the wave offers surfers plenty of time to practise their turns, improve their positioning and build confidence while riding along the face. It is a special place for surfers of different levels to experience the ocean and develop their skills.

Surf culture

Imsouane is a traditional fishing village where surfing has gradually become part of everyday life. Today, it attracts a diverse surf community, bringing together local surfers, travelling wave riders and longboard enthusiasts from around the world. During the busy surf season, the line-up can get crowded, making patience, respect and good surf etiquette essential. Sharing waves, respecting local surfers and understanding ocean conditions are all part of the experience. At Swell Method, we believe that good surfing starts with respect for the ocean, the people and the local surf culture.

The coach with a group of young surfers in wetsuits gathered together after a session in the village

The Coach

I coach the way I wish I had been coached.

I’m Ihab, a passionate surfer and surf coach based in Imsouane, Morocco.

Surfing has become a big part of my life, and I love sharing my passion with people from all around the world. I offer surf classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers, with sessions adapted to each person’s level and goals.

“The secret isn´t surfing more. It´s noticing more.”

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Gallery

Mornings in the bay.

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A coach in a wetsuit explaining a point to four surfers standing on the sand beside their boards
Two surfers in wetsuits waiting for waves during a surf coaching in Imsouane bay.
A surfer in a teal wetsuit riding along the face of a wave, crouched with one hand trailing
A surfer riding a small wave while the coach stands in the water giving two thumbs up
Certified surf coach smiling on the beach in Imsouane.
Surfing Imsouane bay

Imsouane · Morocco

Ready to surf with intention?

Let me know your travel dates and your current surf level. I´ll review your details and suggest the absolute best path forward you with total honesty.

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