Marie D.
Rating: 5/5
Excellent cours de surf à Essaouira ! Les instructeurs sont patients et professionnels. J'ai progressé dès la première session.
Published: 2025-11-12
Essaouira · Morocco
About Essaouira Surf and Kitesurf Elite School
We’re a local surf, kitesurf and wingfoil school in Essaouira built around three pillars: real ocean experience, IKO‑based safety standards and spot knowledge shaped by the wind, tides and swell of the Atlantic.
Instructor expertise
Coaching for beginners to advanced riders, with structured progression.
IKO certification
Safety-first teaching and clear skill milestones.
Local knowledge
Best windows and spots around Essaouira & Sidi Kaouki.
Expertise that earns trust in Essaouira
Essaouira is not a “one-condition” destination: wind can build fast, tide changes the bay, and the Atlantic swell can go from playful to powerful. Each moniteur surf Essaouira and kitesurf instructor on our team teaches with a real local approach: we choose the right time and the right zone for your level, then build skills step-by-step so you progress confidently.
For kitesurf, we follow a safety-first progression aligned with IKO principles: wind awareness, equipment checks, self-rescue basics, body-drag, board recovery, waterstart and controlled riding — before you chase speed or style.
Moroccan surf culture, local hospitality
Surfing in Morocco is more than a session — it’s a rhythm: tea after the ocean, respect for local lineups, and sharing conditions with the community. In Essaouira, the ocean lifestyle blends with the city’s music, craft and coastal history.
We’re based in Essaouira and we guide you like locals do: honest advice, simple logistics, and a clear plan to get the best out of your trip — whether you’re here for a weekend, a surf camp, or a full kitesurf progression.
Meet the team
Samadi
Founder & Manager
IKO certified
Mehdi
Instructor
IKO certified
Salmane
Surf & Kitesurf Instructor
IKO certified
Wassim
Surf & Kitesurf Instructor
IKO certified
Trusted by travelers in Essaouira
Real client feedback matters. Here are recent reviews about our surf and kitesurf lessons in Essaouira.
Aggregate rating
4.9/5
127 reviews
Lucas M.
Rating: 5/5
Pack 6 h en groupe : debout dès le deuxième jour. Moniteurs bilingues, matériel nickel, la baie est parfaite pour débuter.
Published: 2026-01-08
Sarah K.
Rating: 5/5
Cours privés kitesurf IKO au top. Réservation WhatsApp simple, bon conseil marée/vent, progression visible en quelques sessions.
Published: 2026-02-20
Tom & Julie
Rating: 5/5
Surf le matin, kite l’après-midi : équipe pro, sans pression. Rapport qualité-prix excellent pour un séjour à Essaouira.
Published: 2026-03-05
Visit us in Essaouira
We’re located close to the bay. Contact us on WhatsApp for availability, conditions, and the best time to book surf or kitesurf lessons in Essaouira.
Essaouira Surf and Kitesurf Elite School
Rue du Stade, Essaouira 44000, Morocco
WhatsApp: +212722423749
Email: essaouirasurfandkitesurfelite@gmail.com
Maps: Open location
Elite School Essaouira — key facts
Résumé factuel pour planifier votre cours de surf ou kitesurf à Essaouira, Maroc.
- Business
- Essaouira Surf and Kitesurf Elite School is an IKO-certified surf, kitesurf and wingfoil school in Essaouira, Morocco.
- Location
- Rue du Stade, Essaouira 44000, Morocco (Atlantic coast, GPS ~31.51°N, 9.76°W).
- Surf lesson prices (2026)
- Group surf lessons from €30 for 2 hours; private lessons from €50 for 2 hours. Equipment included.
- Best time to surf
- Best swell: October–March. Beginner-friendly mornings year-round; summer surf before 11:00 before wind rises.
- Best time to kitesurf
- Reliable wind April–October (trade winds); afternoon sessions common in summer.
- Languages
- Lessons in French and English.
- Booking
- Book via https://www.essaouirasurfandkitesurfeliteschool.com/surf or WhatsApp +212 722 423 749.
- Reviews
- Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor and Google (127+ reviews).
- Certification
- IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) affiliated school.
- Spots taught
- Essaouira bay (beginners), Sidi Kaouki, surf trips to Imsouane when conditions allow.