Africa · WATER SPORTS IN ESSAOUIRA
All 6 water sports in Essaouira you can book right now, with the per-person price, the length of the day and who each one suits. The first one is first for a reason.
Spend two hours learning to surf at Essaouira with OLASURF. Instructors such as Ismail, Tahir, and Nasser teach adults and children through a beach warm-up, safety briefing, board practice, and guided time in the waves. Boards, wetsuits, lockers, and a hot shower are included, with small-group and private lessons available.
“The teachers and the guide are all super nice and friendly. Surfing is not easy but we have a lot of fun 😊”
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira Beach for a two-hour kitesurfing lesson led by qualified instructors. Beginners learn kite control on the sand, while returning kiters work on skills suited to their level. Two people share one kite in a group lesson, and the session ends back at the beach centre.
“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 lesson with a professional instructor. You’ll use a loaner wetsuit and surfboard while learning balance, the pop-up, wave choice, and stance. Small groups, sometimes as few as four, allow close help from instructors such as Abdul and Anis.
“It was our first surfing experience in life. We loved our lesson with Abdul. We definatly will be back and try to catch more waves :)”
Spend about two hours learning kitesurfing with Essaouira Watersports at 11 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina. You’ll cover wind theory, safety, kite setup, control, launching, landing, body dragging, water relaunches, and a first board attempt. Instructors including Mehdi, Wassim, and Othman are praised for patient, clear teaching in English, French, and Arabic.
“I would definitely recomed it! It was really great experience. The instructor was super nice and helpfull. One of the must have things to do in Essaouira!”
Meet at Bab Marrakech near Hôtel l'Heure Bleue, or arrange pickup nearby, then head to a sandy beach suited to first-time surfers. Instructors including Adam, Momo, Simo, and Simone teach the basics on land before joining you in the water. Boards, wetsuits, transport, drinks, and a small group of up to six are included.
“I don't usually review, but this was very enjoyable, and Momo was an awesome teacher.”
Meet the Explora Watersports team on Boulevard Mohamed V, collect your wetsuit and board, then head to Essaouira Beach for two hours of coaching. Instructors speak English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. Beginners work on balance, pop-ups, and wave timing, while experienced surfers focus on personal goals.
“It was my first surfing lesson and it was absolutely amazing. Great time, instructors with huge knowledge and great sense of humour 🤪 Totally worth!”
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