SWANA’s Most Swoon-Worthy Lagoons, Rivers & Natural Pools
From Wadi Shab's emerald pools to Akchour's waterfalls—these are the wild swimming spots across the region you’ll want to dive straight into.
Wild swimming is not just a plunge—it’s a return. A quiet rebellion against chlorine and concrete, a chance to immerse in the rhythms of the earth.
In the SWANA region, where mountain veins cut through desert skin and turquoise tides kiss ancient cliffs, the waters run particularly wild—pools tucked between date palms and canyon walls, lagoons that shimmer like mirages, waterfalls whispering through stone.
From the emerald stillness of Oman’s Wadi Shab to the mist-kissed cascades of Akchour in Morocco, every swim in SWANA is a story, every current a call to be present.
Whether you’re chasing the hush of hidden springs or the exhilaration of cliffside dives, these are the waters that cleanse more than just the skin—they stir the soul.
Wadi Shab
Surrounded by honeycomb canyon walls and swaying palms, the emerald pools of Wadi Shab are the ultimate oasis. Here, you can swim in crystal-clear waters, explore hidden caves and bask in waterfalls carved into the cliffs.
Lake Chouane
Ras Mohammed Lagoons
Akchour Waterfalls & River Pools
Lake Ifni
Sha’ib Luha Pool
Wadi Lajab
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