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IKO certified Essaouira, Morocco

Essaouira Watersports

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About Essaouira Watersports

Essaouira Watersports is an IKO-certified kitesurf, surf and wingfoil school in Essaouira, led by founder Rachid alongside IKO-certified instructor Mehdi and manager Rusty. The team teaches beginner-to-advanced lessons in English, French, Spanish and Arabic, and reports having trained more than 12,000 students to date.

  • Reports having trained more than 12,000 students.
  • Claims a 99% student success rate.
  • Rated 5.0 on TripAdvisor from 400+ reviews.
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Where
Essaouira, Morocco
Taught in
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Certified by
IKO
Beginner course
€55
Certified instruction
IKO
Minimum age
From 7
years old
Languages
EnglishFrenchSpanishArabic
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Essaouira Watersports teaches kitesurfing & surfing & wing foil in Essaouira, Morocco, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, French, Spanish, from age 7. Beginner courses from €55, private from €100/h, gear rental from €40/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
Location
Essaouira, Morocco
Sport
Kitesurfing, Surfing, Wing foil
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Minimum age
From 7 years
Gear
Duotone, Cabrinha, F-One, Ozone, Airush
Website
The spot
Wind
The spot reports wind on more than 300 days per year.

Who teaches here

Rachid
Founder
Mehdi
IKO Certified Instructor
IKO
Rusty
Manager
Stephanie
Personal Coach

What’s on site

Radio helmets Video analysis Insurance included Wetsuit included Holiday package Holiday package Holiday package

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

6 courses
Group Kitesurf Lessons
2h
€55
  • kite and bar
  • beginner board
  • wetsuit
  • helmet and life jacket
  • insurance
Semi-Private Kitesurf Lessons
2h
€80
  • equipment
  • wetsuit
  • insurance
  • radio helmet communication
  • video analysis
Private Kitesurf Lessons
2h
€100
  • equipment
  • wetsuit
  • insurance
  • customized progression plan
  • video analysis and photos
Downwind Excursion - 3rd Beach
Course
€70
Minimum 3 people; transport, equipment and instructor included.
Downwind Excursion - Moulay Beach
Course
€80
Minimum 3 people; transport, equipment and instructor included.
Downwind Excursion - Tissa Beach
Course
€90
Minimum 3 people; transport, equipment and instructor included.

Surfing

5 courses
Group Surf Lessons
2h
€30
Requires being able to swim 100m; no prior experience needed.
  • surfboard
  • wetsuit
  • leash
  • wax
  • insurance
Private Surf Lessons
2h
€45
  • surfboard
  • wetsuit
  • personalized wave selection
  • video analysis and feedback
Surf Trip - Sidi Kaouki
Course
€50
Surf Trip - Imsouane
Course
€50
Surf Trip - Tafedna
Course
€50

Wing foil

6 courses
Group Wing Foil Lessons
Group
€55
  • wing and foil equipment
  • land and water wing control training
  • SUP foil initiation
Semi-Private Wing Foil Lessons
Group
€80
  • takeoff and flight coaching
  • navigation training
  • power management training
Private Wing Foil Lessons
Private
€100
  • dedicated instructor
  • customized progression plan
  • advanced maneuvers coaching
  • video analysis
Wingfoil Trip - Moulay Bouzerktoun
Course
€60
Wingfoil Trip - Cap Sim
Course
€80
Wingfoil Trip - Sidi Kaouki
Course
€50

Gear rental

Per half day (3 hours). From the school's published rental list.

ItemSportPriceDuration
Kitesurf Rentalkitesurfing€40Half day (3 hours)
Kitesurf Rentalkitesurfing€80Full day (6 hours)
Soft Surfboard Rentalsurfing€102.5 hours
Hard Surfboard Rentalsurfing€202.5 hours
Wing and Foil Rentalwingfoil€50Half day (3 hours)
Wing and Foil Rentalwingfoil€100Full day (6 hours)
FAQ

Essaouira Watersports — common questions

Does Essaouira Watersports offer lessons for first-timers?

Yes — a beginner course at Essaouira Watersports starts from €55.

Which languages can I learn in at Essaouira Watersports?

You can learn in English, French, Spanish, Arabic at Essaouira Watersports.

What certification does Essaouira Watersports have?

Essaouira Watersports is IKO-certified.

Is gear rental available at Essaouira Watersports without a course?

Yes — gear rental at Essaouira Watersports is available from €40/day.

How old do you have to be to take a course at Essaouira Watersports?

The minimum age at Essaouira Watersports is 7.

Who are the instructors at Essaouira Watersports?

Rachid, Mehdi, Rusty teach at Essaouira Watersports.

Is Essaouira Watersports set up for safe lessons?

Essaouira Watersports teaches with radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.

How do Essaouira Watersports's prices compare in Essaouira?

Essaouira Watersports's beginner course price is at the Essaouira average of €55.

Essaouira — spot photo
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