Certified ocean school in the Wind City: group surf from €30, kite discovery from €90, wingfoil from €70. Gear included, sandy bay, ISA/IKO coaches.
Guia em português — escola surf Essaouira. Reserva no WhatsApp com datas e nível.
Welcome to Essaouira, Marrocos’s premier hub for ocean adventures. Celebrated as the “Wind City of Africa,” this UNESCO coastal town offers world-class conditions for surfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and SUP.
Whether you want to pop up on your first wave, harness the Atlantic with a kite, or feel the glide of a hydrofoil, our certified school delivers quality instruction, premium gear, and safe learning zones starting at just €30. Explore the escola surf Essaouira hub, book surf aulas, or check live prices.
Why learn with us in Essaouira?
- Daily multi-sport conditions: Glassy manhãs for surfing; reliable Alizés in the tarde for kitesurf and wingfoil.
- 100% sandy bay: Broad soft-bottom praia break without sharp rocks or dangerous nearshore reefs—safer wiped-outs for beginners.
- Certified multi-lingual coaches: ISA / IKO-aligned instrutores; kite courses use radio-headset helmets for real-time coaching on the water.
Our courses & aulas
1. Surf aulas (beginner to advanced)
Price: From €30 / session (2 hours)
Includes: Soft-top foam or epoxy board, full neoprene fato de neoprene, praia safety briefing, and dedicated in-water instruction.
Curriculum: Ocean reading, paddling mechanics, pop-up technique, and riding green ondas. Start with beginner surf or book private coaching.
2. Kitesurf coaching & courses
Price: From €90 (3-hour discovery) | €260 (3-day full course)
Includes: Complete kite setup, harness, radio-equipped helmet, impact vest, and boat support when needed.
Curriculum: Wind-ventoow theory, kite control, body dragging, water-starts, riding upvento. See beginner kite aulas and our kitesurf school.
3. Wing foil discovery & progression
Price: From €70 / session (2 hours)
Includes: Inflatable wing, foilboard, hydrofoil, safety leash, and helmet.
Curriculum: Wing handling on land, taxiing on a SUP, foil engagement, and sustained flight. Continue via beginner wingfoil or the wingfoil Essaouira hub.
Package & pricing overview
| Service | Duration | Includes | Rate |
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| Group surf aula | 2 hours | Board, fato de neoprene, certified coach | €30 |
| Private surf (1-on-1) | 1.5 hours | Private coach & full gear | €55 |
| Wing foil discovery | 2 hours | Wing, foil board, helmet, coach | €70 |
| Kitesurf discovery | 3 hours | Full kite gear, radio helmet, coach | €90 |
| Complete kite progression | 9 hours (3 days) | Full course + IKO pathway | €260 |
| Daily board rental | Full day | Surfboard & fato de neoprene | €15 – €20 |
Rent gear only via surf rental. Multi-day stays: surf camp Essaouira.
Regional spots we explore
[ Moulay Bouzerktoun ] → ~25 km north (advanced ondas & strong vento)
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[ baía de Essaouira ] → main praia (safe sandy break / aulas)
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[ Cap Sim ] → ~15 km south (long peeling right-hand point)
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[ Sidi Kaouki ] → ~25 km south (punchy open-ocean praia break)
- baía de Essaouira: Sheltered by the Purpuraires Islands—manageable wave heights and wide vento zones.
- Sidi Kaouki: ~20 minutes south—faster ondas for intermediate riders; book a guided day trip.
- Cap Sim: Behind golden dunes—long rights more protected from harsh ventos.
Quick tips for your trip
- Best daily schedule: Surf aulas early (8:00–11:00) for smooth water. Reserva kite or wing from 13:00 onwards when the thermal builds. See best time to surf and the vento guide.
- Wetsuit: 3/2 mm May–October; 4/3 mm November–April.
Ready to book? WhatsApp Escola surf Essaouira with your level, dates, and discipline—English, French, Spanish. Families: family aulas and kids school.
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