SURF LESSONS IN ESSAOUIRA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 surf lessons in Essaouira worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you paddle out.
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 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 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!”
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 Flyin'surf Essaouira at 10 Rue Charif El Idrissi for a two-hour lesson built around your level. You’ll receive a new surfboard, wetsuit, safety briefing, warm-up, and close coaching on paddling, popping up, balance, and wave reading. Experienced surfers can request larger waves.
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira’s beachfront for a private two-hour surf lesson tailored to your ability. Your instructor covers balance, standing up, wave choice, and posture, with board and wetsuit included. Instructors such as Ismail, Karim, Anas, and Abderahman have taught beginners, children, families, and improving surfers.
“Booked onto a semi private surf lesson which luckily ended up 1-1! The instructor Ismail was very patient and really built my confidence. Great experience and would definitely do again”
Meet Bleukite Essaouira on Avenue Mohammed V for a two-hour private surf lesson with a certified instructor such as Oussama. Your coach adjusts the session to your level, fitness, and goals. A surfboard, wetsuit, and locker are included, and the lesson ends back at the school.
“Had an awesome time learning how to surf with Oussama! I had never even tried before, but by the end of the lesson I was catching waves and even able to stand up on the board. Couldn’t recommend it more!”
Meet an Explora Watersports instructor on Essaouira beach for a two-hour semi-private surf lesson. With only two students, you’ll work on balance, standing, wave choice, and posture. Equipment is included, and instructors such as Abderrahman, Simon, Anas, and Jamal teach in English.
“Our travel agent booked our surf lessons with an English speaking instructor, for three days. The first day we were joined by another guest. Our instructor was a bit too hands off for us. He was cheery enough but didn’t do much except show uRead more”
Spend two hours learning kitesurfing with an instructor such as Jamal or Kariem. Beginners start on the beach with kite setup, wind, and safety; returning students may practice body dragging or first meters on the water. Groups are limited to four, and the lesson runs only with at least two participants.
“Incroyable cours avec Jamal ! Énorme progrès en 6H pour maîtriser super ambiance, gentillesse, professionnalisme je recommande !!”
Spend about two hours learning surf basics with Essaouira Wavescape and instructors such as Mehdi, Samady, and Wassim. You’ll work on safety, technique, and catching waves along Essaouira’s windy coast. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at eight, and beginners are welcome.
“Had my first surf lesson with Samady, and it couldn’t have been better. Patient instructors and ideal conditions. Highly recommended”
Meet Ismail or another multilingual instructor at the Boulevard Mohamed V shop, collect your wetsuit and board, then learn balance, wave timing, and safe pop-ups at Essaouira Beach. The four-hour option splits into two two-hour lessons with a lunch break, while instruction is tailored to your level.
Spend two hours at Sidi Kaouki Beach with a private instructor from Ocean Vibes Morocco. You will warm up on the sand, practice in the water, and receive direct coaching in Arabic, English, or French. Surfboards, wetsuits, lockers, and Moroccan mint tea are included.
“I had never surfed before. Yassine was very patient , friendly and professional. I had a really fun experience and highly recommend”
Meet Sam, Anas, and Salman for a two-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson in Essaouira. Hotel pickup, a wetsuit, soft-top board, water, photos, and videos are included. If the beach is flat, the 4x4 takes you to a nearby surf spot at no added cost.
Meet at Al Jasira Hôtel for a two-hour surf lesson with Escape Kitesurfing Essaouira. Oussama and the team teach beginners board position, paddling, and standing up, while the surf spot changes with the weather for safer, better practice.
“The best experience ever! This was our fist time going surf and the teachers were excellent and very kind with us. We spend very good time all together and they also offer us some tee. If you have to chose an experience like that definitely chose they”
Meet Essaouira Kite Paradise on Rue Lalla Hasna for a two-hour surf lesson with a wetsuit, lockers, showers, and beach warm-up. Beginners practice standing and catching small waves, while returning surfers work on direction, turns, and bigger waves. Children from age four can join.
“I booked this surfing course for my husband and children - ages 12-22. When we showed up nobody knew we were coming and we had to wait an hour for an English speaking instructor. But when he came the learned a lot and had the best fun.”
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