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Essaouira Windsurf, Kitesurf, Wing Foil, Surf Centre, Essaouira

The centre in Essaouira is in the perfect location directly on the beach, and only a 10-minute walk from some of the best hotels or a 30-minute walk to the old Medina.

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Learn & progress in Essaouira

Why we rate this centre

The centre in Essaouira is in the perfect location directly on the beach, and only a 10-minute walk from some of the best hotels or a 30-minute walk to the old Medina. The centre offers a full range of rental and lessons in windsurfing, kitesurfing, wing foiling and surfing. They stock an excellent range of the latest Duotone and Fanatic equipment for rental.

There is a great restaurant next to the centre, with a nice seating area for relaxing. The food here is excellent, so a good place to recharge between sessions, or for non-sporting travellers to enjoy. This area is also protected from the wind. They also provide sun loungers in front of the restaurant.

Windsurfing - Essaouira is a perfect all-round spot. Ideal for wave novices as well as all kinds of windsurf freeriders. A nearly endless long sandy beach, a big shallow water area near the shore, and awesome wind conditions make Essaouira a great destination for windsurfers from all over the world. Our Center in Essaouira is equipped with a wide range and large quantities of the latest Fanatic Boards and Duotone Riggs. You can choose between a fixed board rental option, or a more flexible variation of different boards to use during your stay with us. No matter which option you opt for, you can be assured that the equipment provided will be in top condition making your windsurf experience with us as pleasant as it possibly can be.

Essaouira is also an amazing place to improve your windsurfing skills if you are already an intermediate or advanced windsurfer with a great variety of conditions to satisfy all kinds of sailing. For beginners, this can be a challenging spot, with lessons only in the morning before the wind gets too strong. All windsurf instructors in Essaouira speak several languages, have a great lot of teaching experience, and most important are absolutely passionate about windsurfing and sharing that passion with others.

Kitesurfing - the wind is blows pretty steady side-shore from the right. Right in front of the Center, conditions are great for freeriding or some bump and jump freestyle. A little further down the beach, the waves are building up more and more, creating a fantastic playground for some kite wave sessions.

The Center is equipped with the latest and full range of DUOTONE Kiteboarding gear. Choose freely between EVO or NEO, standard construction or SLS, available in large quantities and all sizes. Our Duotone Board stocks range from various Twintips such as Jaime, Select, Gonzales standard construction or SLS to a variety of Directionals, such as WHAM SLS, WHIP SLS, FISH SLS. The range of Kitesurfing toys is topped up with Click Bars and different Kite Foil Boards for you to play with!

All Kitesurfing lessons are given by certified instructors only and are offered in several different languages. We recommend only private or semi-private lessons (max 2 students per instructor). For learning to kitesurf this can be a challenging spot due to the waves and strong wind conditions, but there is a huge and very wide beach making it quite safe. The centre offers excellent institutions so it is definitely possible to learn to kitesurf in Essaouira.

Wing Foiling - equipped with the latest Duotone and Fanatic Wing Foil gear for those that can already Wing Foil. There is a good range for Wings, foils and boards here, more than most centres. It can be a challenging place to learn, so Essaouira is best suited to those who can already 'get on foil' relatively easily. For wing foiling in waves Essaouria is one of the best locations.



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Courses, lessons & kit

Essaouira Windsurf, Kitesurf, Wing Foil, Surf Centre — Essaouira, Morocco

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Kitesurf Storage & Centre Services
Kitesurf Storage & Centre services
day(s)
From £36

This service will allow you to store your kitesurf equipment at the centre, and often also includes free rescue service assuming you are riding upwind level or above.

Note:

Rescue service is normally limited to 1 rescue per day assuming you are an independent kiter, able to ride up wind. Local charges may apply for extra rescues.

For Storage and rescue services, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Semi Private Improver lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £341

Semi-Private lessons are a maximum of 2 students per instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you to upwind riding.  Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability. 

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Semi Private Beginner lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £341

Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 2-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly.


You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

Note:

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes Kite, board, Harness, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Semi Private Advanced lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £118

Semi-Private lessons are a maximum of 2 students per instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you from total beginner to up and riding. We normally suggest at least 10 hours to get the up on the board doing short runs. Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Private Beginner lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £495

Kitesurfing Lessons with a personal instructor gives you the opportunity to have a 1-on-1 interaction with your instructor to help you learn at a pace that is driven by you. The Learn To Kitesurf course aims to get you riding, while also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly.

You will start with the basics; this includes setup of your equipment, safety features that you will utilise and how to fly a small 2metre trainer kite. When your instructor feels you are ready you can then head to the water. On day one you will only be using the kite and not go on the board just yet. Entering the water is when the fun starts! Here you will be taught how to properly fly an inflatable kitesurfing kite, how to control your kite and what to do if you crash it in the water. On day one you will be comfortable flying the kite and know what to do in any situation.

Note:

You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf and the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster. Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process. We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Private Improver lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £495

Private lessons are 1-1 with an instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you to the next level with your kiting.  Lessons are normally in 2 hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Lessons
Kitesurf - Private Advanced lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £177

Private lessons are 1-1 sessions with an instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you from total beginner to up and riding. We normally suggest at least 6 - 8 hours to get the up on the board doing short runs. Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

1-1 Lessons inc. equipment

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Kitesurf daily unlimited rental - full equipment
day(s)
From £209

Daily kitesurf unlimited rental, with choice of boards and kites, bar included. The range of equipment will vary from each different kitesurf school, so sometimes the exact kite size may not be available. Kitesurf rental packages are great if you want to experiment with different types of equipment before you decide to invest in your own, or if you just don't want toe hassle of taking your own equipment. 

The quality of kitesurf rental equipment will vary from each different sport centre. Take a look at the sport centre details for more information on this. if you are not sure then you can always call us. We only work with the best kitesurf centres in each resort and do our best to visit every centre we offer. 

Note:

You must be able to demonstrate safe setup and use of the equipment, and be able to ride upwind (most of the time). If the centre feels that you are not yet ready to kite independently they may swap out some of the rental value for instruction.

Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally

For Kitesurf rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

Kitesurf Equipment Rental
Multisport Rental - Access to all equipment
day(s)
From £305
Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf Semi-Private Progression/Improver Course - incl. equipment
hour(s)
From £345

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf Semi-Private Learn To Windsurf Course - incl. equipment
hour(s)
From £345

For anyone who has never tried windsurfing before, during this windsurf course, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing. This includes how to lift the sail up from the water to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.


Note:

For anyone who has never tried windsurfing before, during this windsurf course, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing. This includes how to lift the sail up from the water to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Private Improver lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £482

Private lessons are 1-1 with an instructor, meaning fast progression. The lessons include all equipment and are designed to take you to the next level with your Windsurfing.  Lessons are normally in 2 - 3-hour sessions, but dependent on local conditions.  

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Private Beginner lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £482

For anyone who has never tried windsurfing before, during this windsurf course, you will learn the very basics of Windsurfing. This includes how to lift the sail up from the water to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons are 1-1 with an instructor ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Private Advanced lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £177

private lessons are offered with 1-1 and ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

We will schedule your course to start on your first full day, but you must remain available to the school to work around local wind and sea conditions, as well as instructor availability.  

Windsurf Lessons
Windsurf - Semi Private Advanced lessons - incl.equipment
hour(s)
From £141

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Note:

Semi-private lessons are offered with a maximum of two people and ensure fast progression. Your course includes board, sail, wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

Windsurf Equipment Rental
Windsurf - Daily Unlimited Equipment Rental
day(s)
From £227

Spend as much time as possible having fun on the water with daily unlimited equipment rental. This includes boards, sails, harness and wetsuit. Most centres will 'fix' your ideal board size to ensure availability, but you have access to all available equipment. It is important to pre-book your windsurf rental as part of your holiday to be sure of availability, especially in over the high season periods.

Note:

  • Please make a note of your ideal board size and style in the 'notes' section.
  • Rental can only be used on consecutive days.
  • In the case of no wind, most centers will allow you to use other sports equipment, such as: SUP and Surf boards.
  • Please note that local prices can be significantly more expensive than pre-booked prices.
  • Damage Insurance is not included and should be paid locally 

    For windsurf rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

  • Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Beginner Semi Private Lessons (2 student per instructor)
    hour(s)
    From £327

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Note:

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Improver Private Lessons Inc Equipment
    hour(s)
    From £177

    For anyone who has never tried wing foiling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Note:

    For anyone who has never tried wing foiling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Improver Semi Private Lessons (2 student per instructor)
    hour(s)
    From £114

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

    Note:

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

    Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Advanced Semi Private Lessons (2 student per instructor)
    hour(s)
    From £205

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

    Note:

    For anyone who has never tried wing foling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Semi-private lessons include only two people and ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance

    Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Beginner Private Lessons Inc Equipment
    hour(s)
    From £477

    For anyone who has never tried wing foiling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Note:

    For anyone who has never tried wing foiling before, during this wing foil course, you will learn the very basics of Wing foiling. This includes how to use the wing and foil - to your first rides in both directions. Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Wingfoil Lessons
    Wing Foiling Advanced Private Lessons Inc Equipment
    hour(s)
    From £336

    For anyone those up on the foil, look to get to the next stage as quickly as as possible . Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Note:

    For anyone those up on the foil, look to get to the next stage as quickly as as possible . Private lessons will ensure fast progression.

    Your course includes board, wing, foil (when applicable) wetsuit, life jacket and insurance.

    Wingfoil Equipment Rental
    Wing Foiling equipment rental (board, wing, mast and foil)
    day(s)
    From £264

    A full range of Wing Foiling gear including board, foil, mast and wing. 

    Note:

      • Please make a note of your ideal board size and style in the 'notes' section.
      • Rental can only be used on consecutive days.
      • In the case of no wind, most centers will allow you to use other sports equipment, such as: SUP and Surf boards.
      • Equipment insurance NOT included. Please check your travel insurance, or most centres will offer a local insurance (approx Euro 45/ week)

    You must be able to demonstrate safe setup and use of the equipment, and be able to ride upwind (most of the time). If the centre feels that you are not yet ready to Wing foil independently they may swap out some of the rental value for instruction.  

    For rental of equipment, you may be required to produce a VDWS/IKO/RYA or equivalent licence to prove your ability to rent (For Egypt this is mandatory, and if unable to provide you will need to do a skills test and pay for a licence locally)

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