Major city · Morocco
Imsouane
Go for 2–3 nights if you surf or want a quiet coastal stop between Agadir and Essaouira; skip if you need nightlife or a full-service town.
Imsouane is a fishing village on Morocco's Atlantic coast, about halfway between Agadir and Essaouira. Surfers come for the long right-hand point break in the bay — one of the longest rides in Morocco. Outside the surf season (September–April) the village is very quiet. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights, combining surf with rest.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Sep–Apr (surf season)
- avoid Jun–Aug (small waves, quiet)
- Airport
- AGA
- Nights
- 2
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- Morocco ↗The Moroccan dirham is a closed currency: you normally obtain it on arrival (ATMs, exchange desks) and change leftovers back before departure, keeping exchange receipts.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Imsouane19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Imsouane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyImsouane is safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance and fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAGA Agadir–Al Massira (About 80 km (50 mi) south; allow 2 hours by car or grand taxi).AGA Agadir–Al Massira (About 50 mi (80 km) south; allow 2 hours by car or grand taxi).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMAD 10–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Grand taxi Imsouane–AgadircheckMAD 50–80 per person
- Budget bedSurf camp dorm bed, a night, per personMAD 150
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMAD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMAD 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 400 · Mid MAD 650 · High MAD 1,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AGA Agadir–Al Massira (About 80 km (50 mi) south; allow 2 hours by car or grand taxi)AGA Agadir–Al Massira (About 50 mi (80 km) south; allow 2 hours by car or grand taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Sep–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Imsouane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The bay and Cathedral Point are a couple of kilometres apart.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Grand taxi or car via N1, about 1.5 h
Main surf village on this coast; more cafés and shops.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Grand taxi or car via N1, about 1.5 h
Walled coastal town with ramparts and fish market.
Agadir
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Grand taxi or car via N1, about 2 h
Nearest city for flights, shopping and a large beach.
Tamri
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or grand taxi, about 30 min south
Banana plantations and a big beach break; limited services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Imsouane village
Guesthouses and surf camps; book ahead in autumn and winter.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 500–800 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × MAD 500 | MAD 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MAD 650 | MAD 2,600 |
| Grand taxi from Agadir airport, one way2 × MAD 150 · check | MAD 300 |
| Surfboard rental per day2 × MAD 100 · check | MAD 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 410 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,128 per person per day, bed included | MAD 4,510 |
2026 estimate in MAD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fish tagine at harbour grill | MAD 50–80 |
| Coffee at a café | MAD 10–15 |
| Surfboard rental per daycheck | MAD 80–150 |
| Grand taxi Imsouane–Agadircheck | MAD 50–80 per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Surf conditions vary with swell direction: check a forecast before driving.
- The last stretch of road from the N1 is narrow and winding.
- Book accommodation ahead during the surf season (Sep–Apr).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance and fire
- 15
- From mobiles
- 112
Pocket card
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ImsouaneImsouane
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance and fire15
- From mobiles112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Grand taxi Imsouane–Agadir: MAD 50–80 per person, about 2 h (check)
- Grand taxi Imsouane–Essaouira: MAD 60–100 per person, about 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- ما بغيتش — I don't want (ma bghitch)
- فين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (fin shati?)
Darija (Moroccan Arabic) is spoken; French works in most shops and cafés.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Imsouane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Sep–Apr (surf season) · avoid Jun–Aug (small waves, quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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