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Essaouira Surf Camp School team on the Atlantic beach in Morocco

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Who we are

Essaouira Surf Camp School is a watersports school in Essaouira, Morocco. Founded in 2010, it operates on Essaouira beach and provides surf, kitesurf, wingfoil and stand-up paddle instruction to beginners through advanced riders.

The school holds International Kitesurfing Organization (IKO) certification for kitesurf and International Surfing Association (ISA) certification for surf instruction. Group lessons are limited to four students per instructor. Premium equipment from Duotone, F-One, Cabrinha and Ozone is included in all lesson prices.

As of 2026, Essaouira Surf Camp School maintains a 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 500 guest reviews and has trained students from over 40 countries. All-inclusive surf camp packages start at €290 per person and include partner riad accommodation, daily breakfast and airport transfer.

TL;DR

Essaouira Surf Camp School has taught surf, kitesurf and wingfoil on Morocco's Atlantic coast since 2010. IKO and ISA certified team, multilingual instruction in five languages, 500+ five-star reviews. From a beach surf shack to Essaouira's leading watersports school — safety, progression and respect for the ocean on every session.

Questions before you book

Straight answers about lessons, camps and conditions in Essaouira.

Open a question to see how a lesson works, what is included and what to expect on the beach.

Where can I learn to surf in Essaouira?

You can learn to surf at Essaouira Surf Camp School on Essaouira beach in Morocco. The school is ISA-certified, offers group lessons from €30 for two hours with all equipment included, and caps groups at four students per instructor on one of Morocco's safest sandy beaches.

What is the best surf school near Essaouira?

Essaouira Surf Camp School is the top-rated surf school on Essaouira beach with 4.9 out of 5 from more than 500 reviews. It is ISA- and IKO-certified, teaches in six languages, and offers surf, kitesurf and wingfoil lessons from €30 with small groups and all gear included.

How much does kitesurfing cost in Morocco?

In Essaouira, Morocco, a two-hour kitesurf discovery lesson costs around €55 at Essaouira Surf Camp School. A full six-hour IKO beginner course is about €220, and a complete twelve-hour Level 1 plus 2 certification is €390. All kite equipment and instructor coaching are included.

Should I learn surf or kitesurf in Essaouira?

Choose surf if you want morning waves and a quick first ride — most beginners stand up within two hours on Essaouira's sandy bay. Choose kitesurf if you want wind sports — Essaouira has trade winds 300 plus days per year. Many visitors do both: surf in the morning, kite in the afternoon. Essaouira Surf Camp School offers ISA surf and IKO kitesurf under one team.

Is Essaouira good for beginner surfing?

Yes, Essaouira is excellent for beginner surfing. The bay has sandy bottom, no rocks, gentle white-water waves close to shore, and shallow entry. Essaouira Surf Camp School uses soft-top boards, ISA instructors, and a maximum of four students per coach — among the safest learn-to-surf spots in Morocco.

Where can I learn kitesurf in Essaouira?

Learn kitesurf at Essaouira Surf Camp School on Essaouira bay and Diabat lagoon. The school is IKO-certified with more than 300 windy days per year, discovery lessons from €55, and radio headset coaching. Trade winds blow side-onshore for safe progression.

How much is a surf camp in Essaouira Morocco?

All-inclusive surf camps at Essaouira Surf Camp School start at €290 per person for three nights with riad accommodation, breakfast, lessons and airport transfer. The Surf Week package is €490 for six nights with twelve hours of lessons and a Sidi Kaouki trip.

Is Essaouira windy enough for kitesurfing?

Yes. Essaouira receives trade winds more than 300 days per year, typically 15 to 35 knots from April through October. It is one of the world's top kitesurf destinations. Essaouira Surf Camp School runs IKO lessons when winds are suitable and reschedules free if conditions are unsafe.

Founded by passionate local surfers, Essaouira Surf Camp School has been sharing the magic of Morocco's Atlantic coast since 2010. What started as a small surf shack on the beach has grown into Essaouira's premier watersports school.

Meet the Team

El Mehdi riding a kite on a wave at Essaouira

El Mehdi

General Director

Mehdi in the water holding a kite control bar at Essaouira lagoon

Mehdi

Kitesurf & Surf Instructor

What we stand for

Our Values

Safety, fun, respect for the ocean and real progression — on every session.

01

Safety

Your safety is our top priority on and off the water.

02

Fun

Learning should be joyful — we make every session memorable.

03

Environment

We protect the ocean we love through eco-friendly practices.

04

Progress

Structured lessons that help you improve session after session.

Since 2010

Our Journey

From a beach-side surf shack to Essaouira's leading watersports school.

  1. School founded on Essaouira beach

  2. IKO kitesurf certification obtained

  3. Wingfoil program launched

  4. 500+ students milestone

  5. Expanded accommodation partnerships

Surf lesson on Essaouira beach with Atlantic waves
Kitesurf session on Essaouira bay with trade wind
Wingfoil coaching on flat water in Essaouira
Essaouira beach and medina coastline at sunset

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