3 Day Kitesurf Camp for Beginner and Intermediate in Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira Kitesurf Camp in Morocco
Begin your kitesurf journey in Essaouira! Dreaming of riding the wind and dancing with the waves? This beginner-friendly kitesurf camp is made for you! With Essaouira Watersports, you’ll learn step by step in a relaxed and safe environment. Whether you’re chasing a new passion or ticking off a bucket-list adventure, they’ll have you standing on the board and riding your first waves in no time. The wind is calling—are you ready?
Highlights
- 4 hours kitesurfing lessons in a group of max two persons
- 2 hours of free supervised riding or equipment rental
- Professional beach photos
- Full access to kite center and facilities
- Team dinner with Essaouira Watersports
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
2 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 3
Accommodation
Facilities
- Café
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Wireless internet
Hotel Riad Zahra
All you should do while staying in Essaouira is enjoy your holiday. That's why Essaouira Watersports has already chosen the finest option for you to stay.
Hotel Riad Zahra is located near the beach. You will love this place which offers positive vibes, a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable spaces.
- Unique style and atmosphere
- Super chilled out hosts
- Private rooms available
Hostel Chill Art
Are you looking for positive vibes, relaxed atmosphere, comfortable space, great music, and a piece of art? Then you are at the right place!
Members of the Chill Art staff are ready to welcome you to the Chill Family with open arms, a glass of a delicious Moroccan tea, and load of useful information, tips, and recommendations. Welcome home! The hostel is situated in the very center of the town. Being in the heart of the old Medina, you are surrounded by all types of entertainment; live music, delicious restaurants and the fishing port, colorful art galleries, infinite shops with Moroccan handmade goods, hammams, and cozy cafés. On top the accommodation is just five minutes' walking distance from the beach where you can test your kitesurfing skills or look at the world from a horse‘s or camel‘s back.
Studio Nour Essaouira
Breathe, unwind, connect—welcome to your cozy home for up to two guests. Located in the heart of Essaouira, Studio Nour offers more than just a stay—it's a space to recharge your body, mind, and soul: Enjoy slow mornings on your private terrace, explore the medina's vibrant charm, or dive into the ocean for a surf, kite, or wingfoil session. Perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking calm and inspiration—just a short walk from the beach, cafés, and artisan shops,
Program
The courses are taught in small groups of max. two students per IKO-certified instructor, giving you plenty of personal attention and guidance. You’ll start on land with the essentials, then move into the water, sharing one kite between two students. This proven method ensures faster progress, more confidence, and more fun.
Program
You’ll go through the very basic theory and techniques of kitesurfing and Essaouira Watersports will teach you everything from how to carry your kite and to integrate the kiting skills by riding on the board on the water.
The goal of the experienced instructors is to make you feel confident and encouraging you in a safe environment where you learn as much as possible during the course.
The goal of the course is to teach you the basics of kitesurfing. After the camp you can keep learning with them in Essaouira or anywhere else and eventually continue practicing on your own once you become autonomous.
The very basic theory and techniques are:
- Equipment and safety theory
- Kite set-up
- Know the use of the safety systems
- Understanding the wind window and basic kite flying skills
- Hand signals
- Launch and land the kite
- Re-launch the kite
- Basic downwind body dragging and advanced upwind body dragging (water)
Location
Essaouira is known as Morocco's windy city. The beautiful medina, with its smell of spices and thuya wood, great food options and gorgeous shops, is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage and is a magical place full of color and character!
The half-moon shaped bay of Essaouira is the perfect beach to learn kitesurfing with a great wind statistic and an almost unbelievably long sandy beach without any obstacles or rocks. Due to the Passat winds, there are good side shore winds nearly all year round. Shallow water and a sandy beach make this bay the perfect spot to learn kitesurfing in a fun and safe way.
Essaouira Watersports is passionate about the ocean, the beach, and they take care of the environment. Therefore, it makes them proud that the main beach Essaouira Bay is ceritfied with the label "Pavillion Bleu".
Distances
Marrakech to Essaouira
- National road: 180 kilometers; duration: 2 hours
- National highway: 196 kilometers; duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Agadir to Essaouira
- National road: 170 kilometers; duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- National highway A7: 280 kilometers; duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Food
You will be provided with daily breakfast and one team dinner with Essaouira Watersports.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
Things to do (optional)
Essaouira Watersports will be happy to book additional activities and services for you:
- Visit the the Souk of Had Draa (every Sunday)
- Quad riding
- Yoga classes
- Horse riding
- Hammam
- Massage
- Manicure
- Pedicure
What's included
- 4 hours kitesurfing lessons in a group of max two people
- 2 hours of free supervised riding or equipment rental
- 50% discount on surfboard rentals
- Full access to kite center and facilities
- Professional beach photos
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Team dinner with Essaouira Watersports
- Welcome drink at the school
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Visit the Souk of Had Draa (every Sunday)
- Quad riding
- Yoga classes
- Horse riding
- Hammam
- Massage
- Beauty treatments
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 109 per person
Agadir–Al Massira Airport
134 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person
Mohammed V International Airport
291 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 96 per person
Marrakesh Menara Airport
163 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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