ESSAOUIRA SURF TRIPS
The 15 best essaouira surf trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend two hours learning to surf on Essaouira Bay with instructors such as Ismail, Tahir, and Zakaria. Your session includes a wetsuit, board, beach instruction, water practice, a locker, and a hot shower. Small-group and private lessons are available in Arabic, English, or French.
“the lesson was amazing, had so much fun and learnt a lot!”
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira Beach for a two-hour kitesurf lesson with qualified instructors. Beginners learn kite control on the sand, while experienced kiters work on progression or wave skills. Groups share one kite, with a maximum of four people.
“This was a fun experience and what better place to do it than Essaouira, the wind. We took a two hour lesson, basically an intro to the sport. Our instructors were great and we felt very well educated. We did not get in the water, stayed in the sand getting a grasp on the kite. You definitely need more than a one days lesson before you get in the water.”
Meet Essaouira Watersports for a two-hour beginner kitesurfing lesson near the beach. You’ll learn wind theory, safety, kite control, launching, landing, body dragging, relaunching, and board basics. Instructors such as Mehdi, Wassim, and Otmane are praised for clear teaching and friendly support.
“Highly recommend checking this place out for lessons or renting boards! The staff are super friendly and really go out of their way to help. They also gave amazing local tips and recommendations, welcoming me to Essaouria. The lessons were well-priced and the instrucRead more”
Meet Essaouira Watersports at 10 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina for a two-hour beginner lesson near the beach. You’ll warm up, learn the take-off, practice catching waves, and surf with an instructor such as Ayoub, Wassim, Anas, Rachid, or Mehdi.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff - excellent communication before hand - fun experience and value for money - would definitely recommend these guys”
Meet at Bab Marrakech or arrange pickup near the old medina, then head to a calm beach for a two-hour beginner lesson. Instructors such as Adam, Momo, Simo, and Simone teach beach drills before helping you in the water. Boards, wetsuits, transport, and drinks are included.
“We had a brilliant time surfing, our guides were so helpful and friendly. We had 1:1 guidance for the whole session and our guide even took some photos for us. Would highly recommend :)”
Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour lesson on Essaouira Beach. Your instructor provides a wetsuit, board, and coaching in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic, from first pop-up to more polished wave skills.
“Mehdi was an outstanding instructor that took time to ensure those of us surfing for the first time were confident in the waves, while giving those with more experience a nice refresher course. Everybody at Explora was so nice. We even got a small video and some photos from our lesson. Definitely check it out when you’re in Essaouira!”
Spend about two hours learning kitesurfing with instructors such as Abdel and Fettah near Essaouira. Your lesson includes equipment, private-vehicle transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Choose a morning or afternoon session, with coaching adjusted to your swimming ability and progress.
“My partner and I had the best week kitesurfing with the guys at Kitesurfmaroc!! Highly recommend! It was my second week kitesurfing and I felt a tonne of progress over the week learning with Abdel. We had great conditions and the guys had loads of different size kites/eRead more”
Meet the BleuKite Essaouira team on Avenue Mohammed V for a two-hour surf or kitesurf lesson. A certified multilingual instructor fits your wetsuit, explains the gear, and leads you to the beach. Sessions run morning or afternoon, with groups capped at two people.
“great lesson! super enjoyable - instructor was friendly and helpful, perfect for a beginner surfer!!”
Meet the Bleukite team at 9:30 am for a two-hour semi-private kitesurfing initiation on Essaouira Bay. Your IKO-certified instructor supplies the full kit, explains safety and kite control, and guides you throughout. Instructors such as Karim, Rachid, Ayoub, Yassine, and Adil may be available, depending on the day.
“The equipment and lessons of Bleukite were excellent. We were a large group of different levels of kite experience and age. Each received from Bleukite its own kite equipment and there was one teacher for every two persons. The school chRead more”
At Explora Watersports, you can rent a kite, bar, board, harness, and wetsuit for a half-day, full day, three days, or a week. You must be at least 16, able to swim, and confident kiting upwind. Launch, landing, and rescue boat service are included.
“Coach Ismail was great! Thabk’s again guys I’ll come back for sure”
Kitesurf Maroc teaches beginners and improving riders on Essaouira’s windy beach. Expect safety training, kite control, body dragging, and your first water starts, with instructors including Abdel and Fettah. Groups are limited to four, equipment and hotel transport are included, and multi-day lessons are available.
“Great teachers, great beach for learning, with very consistent winds. Give yourself 4-5 days to get the hang of controlling the kite. Would recommend these guys, friendly and professional!”
Meet Flyin’ Surf, 50 meters from Essaouira Beach, for a two-hour lesson with a board, wetsuit, leash, changing room, locker, and hot shower. Instructors such as Najeb, Ahmed, Abdul, and Zac teach surfing or kitesurfing in French, English, or Arabic, with timing set around the best conditions.
“The best activity to do in Essaouira! Ahmed was a really bice instructor even though it was my first time doing surf! Really loved it”
Meet in Essaouira, ride to a quieter beach, and learn to surf with instructors such as Momo, Simo, Adil, Afil, or Salah. Your two-hour session includes transport, board, wetsuit, beach instruction, water coaching, snacks, and drinks. Groups are limited to four per instructor.
“We had a nice surf trip with Afil! He was very nice and helpful. We also got some fun pictures of the day!”
Join Explora Watersports for a two-hour semi-private kitesurf lesson in Essaouira. Two students share one instructor while using separate equipment. Beginners learn the basics, while returning kiters can work with instructors such as Youssef, Karim, or Abdou on specific goals.
“Amazing experience. The kite school is located in front of a beautiful beach area full of camels and horses. Youssef and all the instructors there were very friendly and patient. On top of that, there’s an amazing beach club/ restaurant (PanoraRead more”
Learn or improve kitesurfing in Essaouira with a private instructor from Kitetripping. Achraf and his team provide equipment, safety coaching, and 4x4 transport to a suitable local spot. The two-hour lesson suits beginners and returning riders, with morning and afternoon times available.
“As a person who is absolutely far from sports and all sports activities, I can recommend for sure this surf school. Under the strict guidance of Achraf, l stood on the board and caught a wave within the first 2 hours of training! Thanks to the support and atmosphere that Ash created, I really enjoyed the process! Thank you so much! I’ll definitely come back🤍”
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