MOROCCO · SURF LESSONS IN ESSAOUIRA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 surf lessons in Essaouira worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend two hours learning to surf on Essaouira Bay with OLASURF instructors such as Ismail, Tahir, and Nasser. You’ll warm up on the beach, practice standing on the board, then work with your instructor in the water. Boards, wetsuits, lockers, and hot showers are included.
“I had such a great time doing surfing lessons. The instructors were patient and communicative and very helpful! I would definitely go again.”
Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour beginner surf lesson in Essaouira. Your instructor covers balance, standing up, wave choice, timing, posture, and stance. Wetsuits and boards are provided, and groups are capped at six, with instructors such as Abdul and Anis praised for patient, friendly coaching.
“A lot of fun . Did it with a small group. Would recommend. The trainer was also so patient as we were not good at the beginning.”
Meet Essaouira Watersports at 10:00 am for a two-hour beginner surf lesson near Essaouira Beach. Your instructor, such as Ayoub, Wassim, Rachid, Mehdi, or Anas, teaches warm-ups, take-off, wave catching, and standing. Pickup, board, wetsuit, showers, and photos are included.
“Bella esperienza. Mamma, papà, ragazzo di 15 anni e bambina di 10 anni. Credevamo con una o due lezioni di non riuscire certamente a surfure invece soprattutto i ragazzi sono riusciti subito. Ci siamo divertiti tutti. Lo staff e l'istruttore sono stati Read more”
Meet near Bab Marrakech in Essaouira, then ride to a sandy beach for a two-hour beginner lesson. Instructors such as Adam, Momo, and Simo teach the basics on shore before coaching you in the water. Boards, wetsuits, transport, drinks, and small groups of up to six are included.
“Momo was a great and super friendly instructor/guide with excellent language skills. He was patient with us as complete beginners and made us feel safe while we had fun in the waves. He also took a lot of nice pictures for us. Only negative was that the water was crowded with a lot of windsurfers and kitesurfers that you had to pay attention to. Great experience that I would highly recommend!”
Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour Essaouira surf lesson with a board, wetsuit, and an English, French, Spanish, or Arabic-speaking instructor. Beginners learn balance, pop-ups, wave choice, and stance. Experienced surfers can work on specific goals with instructors such as Abdul, Abdou, Mehdi, Annis, or Karim.
“Great place to rent equipment and go surfing if you have surfed before. We hired an instructor for our teens who had prior surfing experience but he was really not particularly engaged and really functioned as an onsite babysitter. However the management, equipment, price and location is superb.”
Spend about two hours learning kitesurfing in Essaouira with professional instructors such as Abdel and Fettah. Your lesson covers safety, kite control, and basic technique, with equipment, hotel pickup, and transport to suitable spots included. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, weather permitting.
“My partner and I had the best week kitesurfing with the guys at Kitesurfmaroc!! Highly recommend! It was my second week kitesurfing and I felt a tonne of progress over the week learning with Abdel. We had great conditions and the guys had loads of different size kites/eRead more”
Meet the Bleukite Essaouira team on Avenue Mohammed V, get fitted with a wetsuit and new gear, then head to the beach for a two-hour surf or kitesurf lesson. A certified multilingual instructor teaches at your pace, with changing rooms, lockers, showers, equipment insurance, and weather-based refunds included.
“great lesson! super enjoyable - instructor was friendly and helpful, perfect for a beginner surfer!!”
Meet Flyin’ Surf 50 meters from Essaouira Beach for a two-hour lesson with a board, leash, wetsuit, locker, changing room, and hot shower included. Instructors such as Najeb, Ahmed, Abdul, and Zac teach beginners in French, English, or Arabic, with sessions adjusted to sea conditions.
“EVERYONE is so nice and kind. Tho I forget their name(so sorry again). New equipments and facilities. Highly recommended.”
You’ll leave Essaouira by pickup, choose a board and wetsuit, then learn on a quiet sandy beach with an instructor such as Momo, Simo, Adil, Afil, or Salah. Expect two hours of warm-up, land practice, guided surfing, snacks, and drinks. Groups are limited to four per instructor.
“We would HIGHLY recommend this activity without hesitation to anyone traveling to Essaouira. Our 2 hours with Momo were so fun and an absolute highlight of our time there. As a complete beginner (with no aptitude for sports/water sports Read more”
Rent a board directly on Essaouira beach at Explora Watersports, then choose the smaller beginner waves in front or faster waves nearby. Your rental includes a wetsuit, leash, showers, changing space, and WiFi. Staff members including Momo, Nasser, and Majid can offer practical advice, with hotel pickup available on request.
“This place is perfectly situated and all the staff are very friendly and helpful.”
Meet Ocean Vibes Morocco at Sidi Kaouki Beach for a 2 to 4-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson. Instructors including Ayoub and Moustache teach in Arabic, French, or English, with boards, wetsuits, lockers, and a sand warm-up included. Optional pickup from Essaouira may be available for an extra charge.
“We booked two lessons of about 2 hours, they came to pick us up in Essouira, perfectly on time. The beach was very nice, the stuff young, funny and professional. The energy was amazing, the experience overall very recommended.”
Meet Flyin'surf Essaouira at 10 Rue Charif El Idrissi for a two-hour lesson on Essaouira beach. Your instructor supplies a board and wetsuit, explains safety, then coaches you through paddling, popping up, balance, and your first waves. Experienced surfers can request stronger breaks or trips to Sidi Kaouiki and Imsouane.
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira’s beach for a private two-hour surf lesson built around your level. Beginners work on balance, popping up, and choosing waves. Returning surfers get focused coaching from instructors such as Ismail, Karim, Anas, or Abderahman. Board and wetsuit rental are included.
“Thank you to coach Ismail for a fantastic SUP/surfing lesson last week in Essaouira. He was a fantastic teacher- very patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. I managed to catch my first wave after a lot of support from Ismail, so thank you again for a great experience 🙏😊”
Meet Bleukite Essaouira on Avenue Mohammed V for a private, two-hour surf lesson tailored to your level, fitness, and goals. A certified instructor guides you with included board, wetsuit, and locker. Oussama has taught beginners to stand on the board, though instructor assignment is not guaranteed.
“Had an awesome time learning how to surf with Oussama! I had never even tried before, but by the end of the lesson I was catching waves and even able to stand up on the board. Couldn’t recommend it more!”
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