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Kitesurf holiday in Essaouira

Morocco: Kitesurfing in Essaouira

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+ The new KiteWorldWide winter destination with activity package included
+ The KiteWorldWide Riad
+ Great atmosphere in the old town of Essaouira
+ High wind probabilty
+ KiteWorldWide Guide on site
+ Kitesurf spot with shallow area
+ Great for wave beginners and advanced wave kiters, lots of different spots
+ For those who rather push their level together: Kiteboarding Events Essaouira

The KiteWorldWide Riad. Live together with only KiteWorldWide guests in an unique atmosphere. On top we have set up new packages and have a KiteWorldWide Guide on site.

Lots of you have heard about surfing in Morocco. It’s kind of a tradition there. The epic wave spot “Moulay” started getting popular after a windsurfing movie. The first “real” kitesurfing competition was supposed to have been on the beach here in 1997. And people say that Pete Cabrinha and the Wipikas were there, too.

Anyone who would like to experience something else other than the Canary Islands or Egypt, will be rewarded with a great wind statistic, an almost unbelievably long sandy beach without any obstacles or rocks, an awesome kitesurf infrastructure with an experienced, friendly team. On top of that, you’ll be able to visit around half a dozen other spots for different ability levels all within 30 minutes, experience Mediterranean-Arabian flair incl. great food and excellent accommodations all at affordable prices.

Since this year you can also get your right amount of sports in the winter season in Essaouira. Especially in that time of the year the spot becomes a wave paradise for kite surfers with a bit of experience, having a 100-150m waist deep area just before the swell.

During the summer time the swell gets a bit smaller but the wind picks up a lot. Sometimes it is even too much to give lessons, but therefore you never have to worry about not having enough wind in Essaouira.

Also besides kitesurfing, Essaouira has a lot to offer. The beautiful Medina with its smell of spices and thuya wood mixed with the refreshing sea air. Next to that the sound of drums from the gorgeous souvenir shops and the hustle and bustle of the market… The Medina is full of color and character! Some even say this is the most picture perfect and quaint Medina in Morocco! And best of all, no cars are around.

In this city, even Jimmy Hendrix partied it up and sang about his “Castle made of Sand”.

We’ll see you in Essaouira!

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Kitesurf in Essaouira

Kitesurf Spot

The Essaouria Bay is the first destination for everyone—beginners and advanced kitesurfers alike! A huge, ca. 4 km long and up to 800 m wide, crescent-shaped sandy beach with wind from the right is the basic ingredient for a prefect kitesurf vacation. From April to October, the strong, dependable winds, strengthened by thermal effects, are accompanied by reduced swell and, therefore, smaller waves. During this period, the wind comes down out of the north and is side shore or side onshore. Since the bay is bent, it is especially safe, because you always end up back on the sandy beach without any obstacles. Further out you’ll find waves with regular intervals, so you always have time to prepare for the next run. It’s even perfect for wave beginners. And halfway up the bay is the KiteWorldWide partner kitesurfing center. Those who have no experience with a kite at all, could experience some difficulties to start due to the waves. For those with a bit of experience, Essaouira is an excellent preparation if you want to wave kite at Cape Verde or Hanstholm in Denmark.

A little way south downwind is a river mouth with excellent conditions for freestyle.

About half an hour north, you’ll come to the wave spot “Moulay”. At high tide, this spot is only for experts. With powerful waves several meters high together which start on the cliffs, underwater reef and strong current, you should definitely know what you’re doing and be prepared for your kite not surviving if you drop it – we’re speaking from experience…

Sidi Kaouki – ca. 20 min. south of Essaouira – is another awesome wave spot. Very strong winds in the summer that are increased by a jet effect here will keep your 6m² kite in the air and hit the heart of the shaft groove. In between, before and after, are a number of other spots we would love to show you once you arrive.

KiteWorldWide Packages

Just like in many other KiteWorldWide Destinations, we offer you the “no-worries” package for your kitesurfing journey to Essaouira.

Apart from just kitesurfing we include many other services to make your stay just awesome.

Service includes:

+ Kite Course as booked
+ Accommodation as booked
+ Free use of SUPs and Surfboards
+ 1 Kite day trip (e.g. to Sidi Kaouki or Moulay)
+ Moroccan Dinner (incl. food and soft drinks)
+ BBQ Evening on the KiteWorldWide Riad Rooftop Terrace
+ Use of kite center and kite infrastructure
+ KWW Guide on site
+ Tourist Taxes

Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind)!

Kitecenter

Our partner kitesurf center run by Sara and Nasser, an English woman and her Moroccan husband, is right on the beach. Nasser has worked for a well-known kitesurfing school chain in different destinations for over a decade. But after a while he decided to open his own kite station in his home country.

Courses / Gear

Kitesurfing courses

The center is, VDWS certified and works according to international standards. Lessons are mostly in English, but we also have French, Spanish and German speaking instructors throughout the high season.

Kitesurfing gear

New equipment from the current season from North Kiteboarding as well as professional instructors guarantee quick progress.

Beginner Package

  • Accommodation in booked category
  • 12 hours beginners course
  • Kite Equipment for the rest of your stay
  • VDWS exam and license
  • Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards
  • Moroccan Dinner (Incl. food and soft drinks)
  • BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace of the KiteWorldWide Riad
  • Use of kite centre and kite infrastructure
  • Launch and landing service
  • KiteWorldWide Guide on site
  • Tourist Taxes

Intermediate Package

  • Accommodation as booked
  • 6 hours semi-private intermediate course
  • Kite Equipment for the rest of your stay
  • Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards
  • Moroccan Dinner (Incl. food and soft drinks)
  • BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace of the KiteWorldWide Riad
  • Use of kite centre and kite infrastructure
  • VDWS Upgrade
  • Launch and landing service
  • KiteWorldWide Guide on site
  • Tourist Taxes

Advanced Package

  • Accommodation in booked category
  • 3 hours private lessons (twin or wave)
  • Kite Equipment for the rest of your stay
  • Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards
  • Moroccan Dinner (Incl. food and soft drinks)
  • BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace of the KiteWorldWide Riad
  • Use of kite centre and kite infrastructure
  • VDWS Upgrade
  • Launch and landing service
  • KiteWorldWide Guide on site
  • Tourist Taxes

Advanced Wave Package

So, you know how to kite but want to learn how to ride in waves on a waveboard? Essaouira is the place to be:

  • 2 hour private Wave Kite Introduction Course – strapless and with current North Wave Board
  • Wave Board Rental for the rest of the week (board only)
  •  Storage in the kite center
  • Moroccan Dinner with all other students and the team

At only: 265 €

Extra Days (15 €) include storage and wave board rental

Rental Package

  • Accommodation in booked category
  • Kite Equipment for your entire stay
  • Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards
  • Moroccan Dinner (Incl. food and soft drinks)
  • BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace of the KiteWorldWide Riad
  • Use of kite centre and kite infrastructure
  • Launch and landing service
  • KiteWorldWide Guide on site
  • Tourist Taxes

Get an inquiry for your holiday in Essaouira today!

Click here for the inquiry form!

Accommodations in Essaouira

Before we go into more detail here, we would like to explain what a “Riad” is. A Riad is an old Moroccan townhouse in which the wealthy used to live, it is based around the principle of having an open space in the middle with the rooms around the edge. This let lots of light come into the house. Riads come in different price and quality classes. The houses we have, have all been beautifully remodeled in the last few years and will entice you with their stunning, artistic details and the open courtyard and balcony with a breath-taking view over the whole Medina to the sea and the beach. So, you’ll be able to check out the whole area while you eat your breakfast on the terrace.

All of the Riads are inside the Medina, the historic part of Essaouira, and, only a few minutes from the beach. You can either take the short 10 min walk from there to the kitesurf school on the beach, or grab a taxi for 7 Dirham (0.50 EUR).

Please understand that breakfast is French style, therefore no sausage and cold cuts are offered, but instead there is excellent coffee, tea, fresh orange juice, as well as cereals, pastries, toast and eggs.

KiteWorldWide Riad

We have been looking for quite a while, but now we finally found it. We present: The KiteWorldWide Riad.
The Riad has 6 rooms, which are exclusively reserved for KiteWorldWide guests. Live together with other kitesurfers from around the world, in a unique and familial atmosphere.
Our KiteWorldWide Guide lives together with you in the Riad. She’s there for you around the clock and shows you the most beautiful corners of Essaouira. From trips to the ancient city, bars, live music, oriental restaurants – Essaouira has a lot to discover.

In the KiteWorldWide Riad, you live just a couple of meters away form the beach. The markets, restaurants and cafes are reachable in only a couple of minutes.
Whoever feels like relaxing, just kicks back on the rooftop terrace. On the rooftop, we also have a weekly BBQ evening.

Riad Al Zahia

This beautiful middle-class Riad was purchased by a Spanish owner and completely renovated offering a total of 10 carefully decorated rooms. Apart from a common room and breakfast room, there is also a tea room with a fireplace for relaxing at the end of the day. The whole house has free wireless internet. Upon request, you can also receive a traditional Tajine dinner which you of course will have to eat traditionally (with your hands)!

Get an inquiry for your holiday in Essaouira today!

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Activities

Surf
No wind, no problem. Essaouira beach offers some nice waves, practice in the white waves or become a pro in the green waves

SUP
At the kite school you can hire SUP boards or take SUP lessons.

Camel and Horse Riding
The beach of Essaouira offers various sport activities, you can go for horse or camel riding while enjoying the beautiful sunset.  Quad tours are also available from the centre.

Quad Tour
If you are looking for a bit of adrenaline than quad biking through the sand dunes might be your thing!

Mountainbike Tour
Explore the nature of Essaouira from a different side, and get impressed by how different the nature is a few minutes biking away!

Food & Drinks
Essaouira offers a wide selection of dining possibilities from street kebabs, small snack shops, up to very exclusive restaurants.

Shopping
The Medina of Essaouira is a paradise for shopping. All kinds of people, from young creative artists to old traditional craftsman, offer a mix of traditions oriental and modern products.

Exploring Essaouira
Essaouira is a place with lots of historical influences and over the last centuries has gained the reputation of a cool and modern laid-back town.

Get an inquiry for your holiday in Essaouira today!

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Price Calculator & Online Booking

With the following form you can check availabilities and prices for your kite trip to Essaouira and book directly online. If you want to book additional services which are not part of the form you also can make a non-binding request with our request form on this website. You can also fill in this form when we shall look for a matching flight for you.

Price examples

In the following you will find price examples for the next months. These prices are actual prices (no “beginning from” prices), which were updated on the 5th February 2018. We appreciate your understanding that the flight prices might change.

Basic package:

+ Flight from/to Amsterdam from 16.02. – 23.02.2019 (Royal Air Maroc)
+ 1 week in the KiteWorldWide Riad
+ Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards and the kite center infrastructure
+ Breakfast, Moroccan traditional Dinner and BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace
+ Airport transfer

Price per person in double occupancy: 796 €

Beginner package:

+ Flight from/to Amsterdam from 16.02. – 23.02.2019 (Royal Air Maroc)
+ 12 hours beginners course (3 – 4 students)
+ Kite Equipment for the rest of your stay after your course
+ 1 week in the KiteWorldWide Riad
+ Free use of SUP’s and Surfboards and the kite center infrastructure
+ Breakfast, Moroccan traditional Dinner and BBQ Evening on the rooftop terrace
+ Airport transfer

Price per person in double occupancy:  1174 €

General Information

How to get to the Hotel/ Kitecenter?

Airport transfer (prices for a round trip per car) from Marrakesh or Agadir:

Amount of PeoplePrice per Person from MarrakechPreis per Person from Agadir
1 Person140 €160 €
2 Persons70 €80 €
3 Persons47 €54 €
4 Persons45 €50 €
6 Persons30 €34 €
8 Persons25 €28 €

Airlines & flights

Airport: Marrakesh (RAK) or Agadir (AGA) or Essaouira (ESU)

Various charter flight airlines from all over Europe fly to Marrakesh and Agadir for between 200 € and 400 € . Direct flights to Essaouira Mogador depart from London, Brussels and Paris and cost between 75 € and 550 €, depending on the month, the season and the country of origin.

From the UK you have many opportunities to get to Marrakesh or Agadir with Easyjet, British Midland (Sports equipment is free), Ryanair or RoyalAirMaroc. Most of the flights will depart daily. To Essaouira flights will depart on Tuesday and Wednesday. Luggage is not included.

One connection of these flights is for example with British Midland from London Heathrow to Agadir or Marrakesh. You can take your sports equipment for free and it will depart daily.

From France AirFrance, Royal air Maroc and Ryanair will get you every day to Marocco. From Paris you can get to Marrakesh with AirFrance or to Essaouira with Transavia.

From Italy you can fly to Marrakesh or Agadir with Ryanair and Sun Air. Ryanair will depart daily and goes for exmaple straight from Milan and Pisa to Marrakesh.

From Scandinavia you will have to take a longer journey into consideration, as there are no direct flights. Good connections are via Gatwick/London with Norwegian from Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm, continuing with with Easyjet. Other possibilities are via Germany. We know the best connections, so please ask.

From Brussels you can fly straight to Essaouira Mogador with TUIfly but only twice a week. In December flights are more expensive but from September to November and from January to March it’s cheaper

From Marrakesh, it takes about 2 hours (from Agadir 3 hours) to get to the kite center, and you will be transported with a modern, comfortable cars or minivans with safe, english-speaking drivers.

Food and Beverage

In Essaouira are many different types of restaurants. From local grills and traditional restaurants all the way to exclusive restaurants.

In our mostly rather remote destinations, we put great emphasize on the cooperation with farmers, fishers and markets from the surrounding villages. Due to the use of regional and seasonal products, we ask for your understanding that specific diets can not always be catered for – such as lactose free, gluten free or vegan dishes. Despite this, the moroccan kitchen often is vegan or vegetarian. You also got the choice to visit the local market where you will find and smell all the seasonal vegetables, olives, herbs and fresh baked bread.