Morocco · SURF LESSONS
Taghazout and Essaouira are two of the kindest beginner coasts in the Atlantic, with a long season and warm-enough water in a wetsuit. The 15 below compare group size, board and suit hire, and how much of the session is in the water.
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 your instructor at 9:15 a.m. for a Taghazout surf day with hotel pickup, wetsuit, board, beach coaching, and time in the water. Youssef, Hussein, Sami, Omar, and other instructors are praised for patient help, especially with beginners. Choose the two-hour lesson or the longer option with lunch and a second surf session.
“We were picked up from our hotel in Agidir and driven to the surf shop in Tagazhout to get wetsuits then driven to the beach. A lesson on the sand in Groups depending on experience. The guides spoke good English and after demonstrations we went into the water for an hour or so. Lunch was sandwiches and fruit, they asked for dietary preferences ahead so I had a lovely vegetarian sandwich. After lunch was a couple of hours more surfing and then back to the shop with equipment. I am a beginner but my husband and son can surf, we all had a great 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 Othman Boussarhane and his team at Agadir Beach, in front of Les Dunes d’Or Hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll warm up, learn board technique on the sand, then practice in knee-to-waist-deep whitewater with close coaching. Boards and wetsuits are included, and professional action photos are available for an extra fee.
“We wanted to try out surfing for the first time, so we booked this 2 hour lesson. Our teacher Othman warmed up with us and then showed us the technique. Then we got to surf on our own. Othman stayed with the group and gave everyone advise during the lesson. Overall we are really happy with the lesson and we will definitely surf again in the future.”
Spend about six hours traveling from Agadir toward Tamri, stopping for coastal views before sandboarding the Taboga dunes beside the Atlantic. Guides including Mustafa, Mustapha, Abdullah, Hassan, Lili, and Samir offer patient instruction, photos, water, bananas, and a canyon visit. Pickup, boards, WiFi, and air-conditioned transport are included.
“Really friendly instructor, bought us bananas and water. Highly recommend, had so much fun. Took loads of pictures for us too :)”
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”
Spend 150 minutes learning to surf near Taghazout or Agadir with instructors such as Mohammed, Abdellah, or Jamal. You will practice paddling, board control, wave riding, ocean safety, and surf etiquette, with equipment and local transport from Taghazout included. Agadir pickup costs an extra €22.
“Amazing instructor (Mohammed), friendly people, felt very safe and had lots of fun!”
Stay seven nights in a traditional riad near Agadir and surf for six days with Tiziri Surf Maroc. You get lessons for all levels, board and wetsuit use, beach transport, packed lunches, dinners, snacks, bottled water, free photos, Wi-Fi, and a day trip to Imsouane. Host Yassine and the Tiziri team provide round-the-clock support.
“When we first booked our stay, I have to admit: we weren't sure what we were going to get because the price of our all inclusive stay felt like cheating.”
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!”
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