Discover Essaouira — The Wind City of Morocco
TL;DR
Essaouira is Morocco's top watersports destination and a UNESCO World Heritage medina on the Atlantic coast, 170 km from Marrakech. The city receives About 243 windy days, on average per year (20–35 knot trade winds), year-round surf swell, and sandy beginner-friendly beaches. Essaouira Surf Camp School has taught surf, kitesurf and wingfoil here since 2010.
Best Surf Spots
Essaouira Beach
Essaouira Beach — Protected bay, ideal for beginners
Sidi Kaouki
Sidi Kaouki — Open beach, consistent waves
Imsouane
Imsouane — Morocco's longest right-hand point break
Best Time to Visit
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Wind & Wave Forecasts by Spot
Plan your session — Essaouira bay, Sidi Kaouki and Imsouane
Live conditions on our homepage
How to Get There
Fly directly to Essaouira (ESU) or Marrakech (RAK) with a 2.5h transfer. We offer airport pickup. Find Essaouira Surf Camp School on the beach — surf school & surf camp in Essaouira.
Things to Do
- • Medina walking tours
- • Camel rides on the beach
- • Traditional hammam
- • Gnaoua music festivals
- • Argan oil cooperative visits
Moroccan Food to Try
- • Fresh fish tagine
- • Couscous Friday special
- • Argan oil amlou
- • Mint tea ceremony
- • Seafood grill at the port
Essaouira travel & planning guides
Plan your Essaouira watersports holiday — best time to visit, activities, surf spots and how to get there from Marrakech.
Essaouira travel & planning guides
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