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IKO certified VDWS certified Essaouira, Morocco

NaneaKite

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About NaneaKite

NaneaKite is a kitesurf, surf and wingfoil school founded by Abdellah El Habch (Abdou), a professional kitesurfer, on the main beach of Essaouira, Morocco. The school teaches all levels from beginner to advanced and runs multi-day residential camps with accommodation in a traditional riad in the medina.

  • Rated excellent across more than 293 Google reviews
  • Instructors hold IKO and VDWS diplomas
  • Kitesurf season runs from mid-February to the end of December
Good to know
Where
Essaouira, Morocco
Season
Mid-February to end of December (kitesurf); year-round (surf)
Taught in
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Certified by
IKO · VDWS
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 9am-7pm
Group course
€145 · 6h≈ €24/h
Certified instruction
IKO VDWS
Multiple federations
Group size
Max 4
students per instructor
Water
ocean
No standing
Languages
EnglishFrenchSpanishArabic
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NaneaKite teaches kitesurfing & surfing & wing foil in Essaouira, Morocco, with IKO / VDWS-certified instruction, in English, French, Spanish, in groups of up to 4 per instructor, from age 8. Group course at €145 · 6h, private at €95 · 2h, full gear rental at €70/day.

Certified instruction
IKO
VDWS
Location
Essaouira, Morocco
Sport
Kitesurfing, Surfing, Wing foil
Water type
ocean
Season
Mid-February to end of December (kitesurf); year-round (surf)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 9am-7pm
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Minimum age
From 8 years
Group size
Max 4 per instructor
Website
The spot
Water
ocean
Wind
Consistent wind supports kitesurfing from mid-February to the end of December.
Depth
No standing
Waves
Rideable waves exist throughout the year for surfing, with the biggest swells in autumn through spring.

Who teaches here

Abdellah El Habch
Founder & Manager
IKOVDWS
Teaches in French, English, Spanish, Creole
Bilal
Kitesurf & Surf Instructor
Teaches in English, French
Mohamed Força
Instructor
Teaches in English
Ibrahim
Instructor

What’s on site

Wetsuit included Insurance included Radio helmets Transfer / pick-up Breakfast included Wi-Fi Cultural excursions

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Kitesurfing

15 courses
Private Kitesurf Lesson
2h · Group 1–1 · Private
€95for the course
As published: “€95”
  • kite
  • bar and lines
  • board
  • harness
  • wetsuit
  • helmet
  • impact vest
  • insurance
Private Kitesurf Lesson
4h · Group 1–1 · Private
€200for the course
As published: “€200”
Private Kitesurf Lesson
6h · Group 1–1 · Private
€280for the course
As published: “€280”
Private Kitesurf Lesson
10h · Group 1–1 · Private
€450for the course
As published: “€450”
Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson
2h · Group 2–2 · Group
€80for the course
As published: “€80”
Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson
4h · Group 2–2 · Group
€155for the course
As published: “€155”
Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson
6h · Group 2–2 · Group
€240for the course
As published: “€240”
Semi-Private Kitesurf Lesson
10h · Group 2–2 · Group
€360for the course
As published: “€360”
Group Kitesurf Lesson
2h · Group 1–4 · Group
€50per person
As published: “€50”
Kite shared in pairs, maximum 4 students per instructor.
Group Kitesurf Lesson
4h · Group 1–4 · Group
€100per person
As published: “€100”
Group Kitesurf Lesson
6h · Group 1–4 · Group
€145per person
As published: “€145”
Group Kitesurf Lesson
10h · Group 1–4 · Group
€270per person
As published: “€270”
Kitesurf Camp (Group)
4d · Group 1–3
€320per person
As published: “€320 per person”
Semi-private (€480) and private (€560) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer
Kitesurf Camp (Group)
6d · Group 1–3
€450per person
As published: “€450 per person”
Semi-private (€550) and private (€650) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer
Kitesurf Camp (Group)
8d · Group 1–3
€580per person
As published: “€580 per person”
Semi-private (€700) and private (€820) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer

Surfing

16 courses
Private Surf Lesson
2h · Group 1–1 · Private
€45for the course
As published: “€45”
  • board
  • wetsuit
  • leash
  • insurance
  • transport
Private Surf Lesson
4h · Group 1–1 · Private
€80for the course
As published: “€80”
Private Surf Lesson
6h · Group 1–1 · Private
€150for the course
As published: “€150”
Private Surf Lesson
8h · Group 1–1 · Private
€180for the course
As published: “€180”
Semi-Private Surf Lesson
2h · Group 2–2 · Group
€35for the course
As published: “€35”
Semi-Private Surf Lesson
4h · Group 2–2 · Group
€75for the course
As published: “€75”
Semi-Private Surf Lesson
6h · Group 2–2 · Group
€110for the course
As published: “€110”
Semi-Private Surf Lesson
8h · Group 2–2 · Group
€140for the course
As published: “€140”
Group Surf Lesson
2h · Group 1–4 · Group
€20per person
As published: “€20”
Group Surf Lesson
4h · Group 1–4 · Group
€45per person
As published: “€45”
Group Surf Lesson
6h · Group 1–4 · Group
€70per person
As published: “€70”
Group Surf Lesson
8h · Group 1–4 · Group
€85per person
As published: “€85”
Group Surf Lesson
10h · Group 1–4 · Group
€105per person
As published: “€105”
Surf Camp (Group)
4d · Group 1–3
€260per person
As published: “€260 per person”
Semi-private (€266) and private (€306) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer
Surf Camp (Group)
6d · Group 1–3
€320per person
As published: “€320 per person”
Semi-private (€390) and private (€440) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer
Surf Camp (Group)
8d · Group 1–3
€420per person
As published: “€420 per person”
Semi-private (€500) and private (€560) options also available for this duration.
  • accommodation
  • breakfast
  • lessons
  • transfer

Wing foil

2 courses
Private Wingfoil Lesson
2h · Group 1–1 · Private
€100for the course
As published: “€100”
  • wing
  • foil board
  • mast
  • wetsuit
  • helmet
  • impact vest
Semi-Private Wingfoil Lesson
2h · Group 2–2 · Group
€75for the course
As published: “€75”

Gear rental

Per 2 hours. From the school's published rental list.

ItemSportPriceDuration
Full Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€302 Hours
Full Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€50Half Day
Full Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€70Full Day
Full Kitesurf Equipment Rentalkitesurfing€260Week
Kitesurf Equipment incl. Supervisionkitesurfing€302 Hours
Kitesurf Equipment incl. Supervisionkitesurfing€55Half Day
Kitesurf Equipment incl. Supervisionkitesurfing€80Full Day
Kitesurf Equipment incl. Supervisionkitesurfing€280Week
Surfboard Rentalsurfing€202 Hours
Surfboard Rentalsurfing€30Half Day
Surfboard Rentalsurfing€30Full Day
Surfboard Rentalsurfing€80Week

Accommodation

Lodging the school offers or partners with.

Traditional Riad (Camp Accommodation)
Rooms with traditional Moroccan decor, free Wi-Fi and TV, family suites for up to 4 people; a 2-minute walk from the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Museum in the medina. Included as part of camp packages with daily breakfast.
FAQ

NaneaKite — common questions

Where is NaneaKite based?

The school is on the main beach of Essaouira, at Rue Abdari, a short walk from the medina.

What is the best season for kitesurfing?

The kitesurf season in Essaouira runs from mid-February until the end of December.

From what age can children take lessons?

Children can start surfing from around age 8 and kitesurfing from around age 12, depending on build and swimming ability.

What is included in a kitesurf lesson?

The kite, bar and lines, board, harness, wetsuit, helmet and impact vest, plus insurance.

What happens if there is no wind?

Alternative activities such as surf coaching, paddleboarding or cultural excursions are offered instead; no partial refunds are issued.

Which languages can I learn in at NaneaKite?

You can learn in English, French, Spanish, Arabic at NaneaKite.

What certification does NaneaKite have?

NaneaKite is IKO/VDWS-certified.

Is gear rental available at NaneaKite without a course?

Yes — gear rental at NaneaKite is available — full gear at €70/day.

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