Morocco · SURF LESSONS IN ESSAOUIRA
The good surf lessons in Essaouira fill up ahead of time and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and where they differ.
Meet Olasurf Essaouira near Hotel Al Jazira for a two-hour group surf lesson with boards, wetsuits, and an experienced Arabic, English, or French-speaking instructor. You will warm up on the beach, practice standing on land, then spend most of the session catching waves. Private and small-group options are available.
“Very friendly and helpful service. We were total begginers and really enjoyed our time.”
Meet the family-run Explora Watersports team on Essaouira Beach for a two-hour kitesurfing lesson. Beginners learn kite control on the sand before attempting a water start, while experienced kiters work on skills or tricks. Mehdi is one named instructor. Groups share one kite between two people, with up to four people in the session.
“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 Explora Watersports on Essaouira’s Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour beginner surf lesson. Your instructor covers balance, standing up, wave choice, timing, posture, and stance. Wetsuits and boards are supplied, and groups are limited to six, with instructors such as Abdul and Anis praised for patient coaching.
“A lot of fun . Did it with a small group. Would recommend. The trainer was also so patient as we were not good at the beginning.”
At Essaouira Watersports, you’ll spend about two hours learning the basics of kitesurfing in a small group. Your instructor covers wind, safety, equipment, kite control, launching, landing, body dragging, water relaunches, and a first attempt on the board. Instructors including Mehdi, Wassim, and Othman speak several languages.
“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 11 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina for a roughly two-hour beginner lesson. Your instructor covers warm-up exercises, surf safety, take-off, wave catching, and standing up, then coaches you in the water. Pickup, wetsuit, showers, and photos are included, with groups capped at six.
“Une super équipe vous prend en charge. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés ! Bonne ambiance, conviviale, pro....”
Meet at Bab Marrakech in Essaouira, near Hôtel l’Heure Bleue, or arrange pickup nearby. After a short ride, you warm up on the sand, learn how to stand, then practice in the water with an English or French-speaking instructor. Adam, Momo, Simo, and Simone have guided beginners through this two-hour lesson.
“This was such a great surfing experience!! My instructor Momo was super friendly and gave great surfing tips to help me improve. We went to a beautiful stretch of the beach away from the crowds and it was beautiful. I just wish I had more days in Eassaouira so I could book more lessons with him. Highly recommend!!”
Meet an English, French, Spanish, or Arabic-speaking instructor at Explora Watersports, then spend two hours learning to surf on Essaouira Beach. Abdul, Abdou, Mehdi, Karim, and Annis have all led well-liked lessons here. Your board, wetsuit, and coaching are included, with practice shaped around your level.
“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 near Essaouira with personal coaching, equipment, and private transport included. Instructors such as Abdel and Fettah focus on safety, kite control, and steady progress for beginners and experienced riders. Choose a morning or afternoon session, subject to wind and weather.
“Couple of years ago, I had the pleasure to meet Ftah and Abdel, 2 brothers and amazing persons!!! First of all, they are very good, patient and professional instructors. They taught me kitesurfing in a very limited amount of time. In fact, after only 3 days with them, I could alreaRead more”
Meet the BleuKite Essaouira team on Avenue Mohammed V, get fitted with a wetsuit, learn the equipment, then head to the beach for a two-hour surf or kitesurf lesson. Certified instructors teach in English, French, Dutch, or Arabic. Gear, insurance, lockers, showers, and weather refunds are included.
“great lesson! super enjoyable - instructor was friendly and helpful, perfect for a beginner surfer!!”
Meet BleuKite at 9:30 a.m. for a two-hour beginner kitesurf lesson on Essaouira Bay. IKO-certified, multilingual instructors guide you through the basics with all equipment supplied. Instructors including Yassine, Ayoub, Rachid, and Adil have earned praise for patient teaching, though your assigned instructor may vary.
“I took a 12hrs kitesurf package lessons at BleuKite. The staff is great, very professional and always caring for their customers. I had a great time and learned a lot, super recommended!”
At Explora Watersports, experienced kiters can rent a kite, bar, board, harness, and wetsuit beside Essaouira Beach. Staff can help choose the right kite, launch and land it, and provide rescue boat support. Rentals run from a half-day to seven days, with optional single-item hire and kite trips.
“Very accommodating team at a top spot for kitesurfing and surfing. The team is very helpful when it comes to borrowing material. Many thanks to Elhoumadi for lots of great tips.”
Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira for a beginner-friendly surf lesson, lunch, and free time in the medina. Your day includes an argan oil cooperative visit, equipment, an instructor, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Khalid, Aziz, and Walid have helped make the long road trip smooth and easy to manage.
“Surfing was good with beginner friendly waves, and the guide Sadouk gave a very informative talk about the history of the city Essaouira.”
Start with safety and kite-control practice on Essaouira beach, then progress to launching, landing, and body dragging through the water. Kitesurf Maroc uses groups of no more than four, with instructors including Abdel, Fatah, and Soufiane. Equipment, private transport, and hotel pickup are included.
“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 just 50 meters from Essaouira Beach for a tailored two-hour lesson with board, leash, wetsuit, lockers, changing rooms, and hot showers included. Instructors such as Najeb, Najip, Ahmed, and Abdul teach beginners patiently, while stronger surfers can head to bigger waves or ask about trips to Sidi Kaouki and Imsouane.
“The teaching was very good. We did lots of practice on the beach before getting into the water. It was good fun and we all enjoyed it. Afterwards I needed to get across town to another activity which was starting soon- the manager very kindly drove me to the meeting point which was a huge help! Very good company- would recommend.”
Meet near Rue Mohamed El Qorry in Essaouira, then ride to a quieter beach for a two-hour surf lesson. Instructors such as Momo, Simo, Adil, Afil, and Salah teach beginners in groups of no more than four per instructor. Boards, wetsuits, snacks, drinks, pickup, and return transport are included.
“We came for a surf class with friends, and we loved it! We recommend this surf club! The instructors were super nice, they taught us the basics well. We had a great time!!Auto-translated”
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