about me
Bihi Imiswane
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When I was six years old, I decided to become a goat herder, instead of going to school. Goats are kind of special in Morocco, because of their love for Argan nuts. Argan nuts grow on trees, and so, in order to reach their favourite meal, the goats need to climb up the trees. Tree-climbing goats are of course a great attraction –for Moroccans and even more so for the many tourists who visit my country.
The village in which I grew up lies right at the main road leading from Essouira and Agadir. This means that many tourists pass by my village every day. And my climbing goats ended up on many photographs.
Through my contact with all the tourists I ended up learning many different languages (French, English, some Spanish and German). And often they asked me to join them on their surfing trips. Primarily so I could show them the way to Imssouane, which was hard to find back then. But sometimes I was invited to join them on a surf board. This is how I came into contact with my greatest passion – riding waves.
The first money I earned through my tree-climbing goats went towards my own surf board. As of then, nothing could stop me!
Bihi Imiswane
I live my dream
In 2010, I had the opportunity to lease a piece of land. On that, I built my own surf/restaurant wooden hut. My kitchen is open all day, offering delicious specialities like the Berber omelette and of course also fish, which I buy fresh at the local market every morning. I serve my dishes grilled, or in the traditional Tajin – a absoluter treat!
In 2017, I completed my surf-instructor certificate. In my surf courses, I teach surfing passionately and patiently.
I am happy to show you my land and give you an insight into my culture and my way of life. For example, I can show you the traditional way that Argan oil is produced, or take you out for a ride on a donkey. I try my best to meet your individual needs and desires.
Bihi Imiswane
how can you come to Imssouane?
by plan
The nearest major airport is in Agadir Al Massira (AGA), with a good air connection to Europe,with a wide range of flight carriers including Easyjet, RyanAir and Transavia, offering daily and weekly connections.
This airport is only an hour and a half drive from the village Imsouane, where Bihi Imiwane is.
Alternatively, Marrakech airport is approximately three and a half hours by car or Essaouira one and a half hours by car. If you are flying to Marrakech or Essaouira, you can either take a local bus to reach us (information below) or we can help arrange a taxi transfer (prices below).
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AIRLINEN
AGADIR: Easyjet / Ryan Air / British Airways / Thomas Airways / Transavia / Royal Air Maroc / Condor / Air Berlin
MARRAKECH: Easyjet / Ryanair / British Airways / Thomas Airways / Transavia / Royal Air Maroc / KLM / Lufthansa / Air France / Vueling / Iberia / TAP Portugal / Brussels Airlines
ESSAOUIRA: Easy Jet / Royal Air Maroc
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AIRPORT TRANSFER COSTS
AGADIR: 600 dirhams (60 euros)
ESSAOUIRA: 600 dirhams (60 euros)
MARRAKECH: 1000 dirhams ( 100 Euro)
by bus
If you are already traveling in Morocco or flying to Marrakech or Essaouira, the bus is an easiest and cheapest way to come to us. There are two bus companies that we recommend, either Supratours or CTM, which are the larger Moroccan bus companies. CTM lists your timetable online along with the ticket prices - http://www.ctm.ma/
It's best to tell the bus driver where you want to go and he'll automatically drop you off where the shared taxis leave to Imssouane.
