Surf and kitesurf in Essaouira: lessons from €30

Surf or ride in Essaouira without a hidden fee: a group surf lesson starts at €30 for 2 hours, gear included. Kitesurf has its own grid, from €55 for 2 hours. Here is what those prices cover at the Essaouira surf and kitesurf school.

Contents

• Essaouira for surf and kitesurf
• Surf lessons from €30
• What you learn surfing
• What you learn kitesurfing
• Gear included
• FAQ

Essaouira for surf and kitesurf

Between the fortified medina and the Atlantic, the day splits in two.

• Morning — cleaner swell, before the trade wind fills in. Soft whitewater in the bay, more power toward Sidi Kaouki when your level is ready.
• Afternoon — side-shore wind for kitesurf and wingfoil. The sandy bay pushes you back to the beach.

Why €30, and for which lesson

€30 is the group surf lesson, 2 hours, board and wetsuit included. Semi-private €40, private €50. Group kitesurf starts at €55 for 2 hours, because the kite, bar and instructor ratio are different.

• Certified coaches — IKO for kite, bay experience for surf.
• Small groups — up to 6 students in surf. Kite is semi-private (2) or private.
• The price on the page is the price — no hidden gear fee on a lesson.

Surf lessons

Surf lessons in Essaouira cover all levels, including children generally from age 6.

• Safety — currents, tide, reading a wave.
• Paddling and position — balance on your front before you stand.
• Take-off — stand up and ride the whitewater, then a cleaner wave.
• Next step — pick a section and ride with less help. Beginners: beginner surf.

Kitesurf lessons

The IKO path at the kitesurf school:

• Level 1 — wind window, flying the kite on the sand, quick release and self-rescue.
• Level 2 — bodydrag, then board and kite together, waterstart.
• Level 3 — first reaches both ways, riding upwind, cruising the bay.

Gear included

• Surf — soft-tops to start, progression boards later, wetsuit.
• Kite — recent kites (Duotone and North centre), bar, harness, helmet, vest, wetsuit.
• You bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and water.

FAQ

From what age?

Surf: generally from 6, with a suitable board and shallow water. Younger than that, we confirm when you book. Kitesurf: you must swim and feel comfortable in the water; weight and age are confirmed at booking.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, water. Wetsuit, board, and for kite the kite, harness and helmet, are provided.

How do I book the €30 lesson?

That is group surf, 2 hours. Use the contact page or WhatsApp +212 7 10 61 35 70, or open the grids on surf lessons and kitesurf lessons. Beach centre, 29 Av. Moulay Youssef.