1) What level of training is required to participate in the Ice Swim in Morocco?

The Ice Swim in Morocco is a competition open to everyone: beginners can try short distances safely like 50m, and more experienced cold-water swimmers can start at 500m or 1000m.

Here are Hassan Baraka’s recommendations for better preparation for cold-water swimming:

  • Breathe slowly and calmly. Keep your head above water until you are comfortable putting your face in. If you start to feel warm in cold water, you are experiencing the first dangerous stage of hypothermia, so get out immediately.
  • Regularly immerse yourself in water; daily short immersions prepare your body to handle the “cold water shock” and recover.
  • Do not try to be a hero in cold water, know your limits, and exit as soon as your body slows down or your hands start to stiffen.
  • •When exiting the water, put on a cap and dress immediately. Your body temperature will continue to drop for a few minutes after leaving the water, so don’t delay! Prepare all your post-swim clothes and equipment before entering the water.
2) How to register?

Registration is done online on our website www.iceswiminmorocco.com. Click on the “REGISTRATION” section, then “Online Payment”, choose your pack, pay for it, and complete the form making sure to provide all required information. Payment is necessary to confirm your registration.

Bank transfer is also possible. Please contact us by email at contact@swiminmorocco.com for details.

3) What is the registration deadline?

The deadline is 2 weeks before the event starts, i.e., Friday, January 9, 2026.

4) How to get to the race location?

The competition takes place at Aguelmam Azegza Lake, approximately 50 minutes from the city of Khénifra.

5) What equipment can I use to swim?

To participate in an Ice Swimming competition and according to the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) rules, you may wear:

•A standard approved swimsuit: for men, it cannot go below the knees; for women, it cannot be wider than the shoulders or above the neckline. (Exceptionally for the Ice Swim in Morocco, women may swim covered, but it cannot be a neoprene suit, and the fabric must not provide heat).

  • A pair of standard approved goggles.
  • A standard silicone or latex swim cap (provided with your number).
  • Grease is allowed only for friction purposes.
  • Safety belts, earplugs, nose clips, and mouthguards are allowed for safety purposes only.
  • Any other accessory, including but not limited to music players and warming bags, is not allowed.
6) What do you recommend to do after my swim?

After your swim, you should adopt certain reflexes to warm up quickly and avoid hypothermia. Go directly to a heated tent or near a heat source to restore your body temperature.

We recommend having the following ready:

  • Warm spare clothes (top and bottom).
  • A warm hat.
  • Warm socks.
  • Warm gloves.
  • A thermos.

Drink a hot liquid, such as tea or hot water from your thermos, to accelerate your body’s warming process.

7) Which documents should I not forget?

To participate in the event, you must complete the official IISA medical certificate, signed and stamped by a doctor.

Link to download: HERE

If you participate in a distance of 500m or more, an ECG less than 6 months old is mandatory.

8) Should I take personal insurance?

If you are coming from abroad, we recommend taking personal insurance for the entire duration of your stay. The Ice Swim in Morocco only provides liability insurance.