MOROCCO SURF TRIPS
Taghazout points break long and right for most of the winter, and Essaouira has the wind instead. These 15 sort the surf lessons from the kite schools, with prices, transfers and lunch noted.
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!”
Learn to surf near Taghazout with instructors including Youssef, Ussef, Hussein, and Sami. Choose a two-hour lesson or a longer day with hotel pickup, wetsuit, board, beach lunch, and a second supervised session. Small groups keep the coaching personal.
“Amazing day! We did the full day, first half is looking for a good spot and then followed by a quick warm up (fun) and basic steps on how to surf! Instructors are with you and help you, we managed to get standing and riding waves within in 30 minutes. Lunch was a sandwich and fruit which was very nice (cafe close by if not your thing). Second half of the day the instructors just let you go on your own, but they seen the group was struggling to get the waves as the see was abit flat, and they quickly came running down and guided everyone from the beach…”
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 Othman or a member of his team at Agadir Beach, near Les Dunes d’Or Hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll warm up, practise standing on the sand, then surf knee-to-waist-deep whitewater with a coach nearby. Boards and wetsuits are included.
“Othman is a very good trainer, he was so patient and eager to each us, we were a group of 4 and we had amazing time. From the beginning till the end he was always next to us, watching us, and making sure to tell us what we are doing wrong and how to improve, he spoke perfect English. And he is really kind. Very recommend it”
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”
Spend 150 minutes learning to surf near Taghazout with local instructors such as Mohammed, Abdellah, and Jamal. You’ll get equipment, safety coaching, transport to suitable nearby spots, and patient help with paddling, board control, and catching your first waves.
“We had a very good day even though my sister lost her phone in the sea. Abdullah tried everything to find it with the local. I highly recommend it.”
Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira with hotel or riad pickup, stops along the road, a two-hour surf lesson with equipment and an instructor, free time in town, and a three-course Moroccan lunch. Guides such as Hassna and Moha help keep the day moving.
“One of our best family trip. The combination of learning to surf and visiting a beautiful place was excelent. Our guides were amazing, especially Anas in the surf school. Patient, educational and very friendly. Thanks again to everyone.”
Spend seven days at Tiziri Surf Maroc near Agadir with six surf lessons, daily meals, board and wetsuit hire, airport transfers, and a day trip to Imsouane. The camp suits beginners, experienced surfers, solo visitors, couples, families, and groups, with Yassine and the team available around the clock.
“I had an unforgettable week at Tiziri! The instructors are not only fun and always smiling but are also fantastic at teaching beginner surfers. Their enthusiasm and support made all the difference. Yassine, the host, is amazing – he went above anRead 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”
Meet Swell Surf Morocco at Agadir Beach for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners and intermediate surfers. Your instructor covers warm-ups, beach practice, and ocean time, with boards and wetsuits provided. Hotel pickup is offered, and instructor Anas, known as Shark, may lead the session.
“Super worth it! Got picked up at the hotel and then driven to the beach. Once there, changed into wetsuits, did some warm up running and stretches before a lesson. The lesson was really comprehensive and I was able to stand up pretty quickly! Instructor Anas (Shark) waRead more”
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