From Morocco to the depth

I didn’t find freediving. In a way, freediving found me.

It all started in a cenote in Mexico, where a coach spotted me swimming and saw something in me before I even knew where this journey would take me.

I’m Abla Chejai, a Moroccan freediver and national record holder. What began as an unexpected encounter became a journey of discipline, resilience, and discovering what I’m truly capable of.

From swimming in the cenotes of Mexico to representing Morocco at international freediving championships, I’ve pushed my limits, broken national records, and reached depths I once couldn’t have imagined.

But freediving has never been just about holding my breath or chasing numbers. It’s taught me to trust myself, embrace the unknown, and challenge the limits I once believed existed.

Today, I’m proud to be part of a generation of athletes putting Morocco on the international freediving map, while inspiring more women to discover what they’re capable of.

And this is only the beginning.