ESSAOUIRA SURF LESSONS
Good essaouira surf lessons fill up weeks ahead and the small schools go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend two hours learning to surf at Essaouira Bay with instructors such as Ismail, Tahir, Nasser, or Zakaria. You’ll warm up on the beach, practice standing on a board, then work on waves in a small group. Boards, wetsuits, lockers, and a hot shower are included. Children and adults can join.
“Ismail was a fantastic guide- very patient We had a great time! Everything was explained super clearly”
Meet Essaouira Watersports at 10 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina for a two-hour beginner lesson near Essaouira Beach. Your instructor, such as Ayoub, Wassim, Anas, or Rachid, covers warm-ups, take-off, wave catching, and standing up. Pickup, wetsuit, showers, photos, and a group limit of six 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 or arrange pickup around the old medina, then head to a quiet sandy beach for a two-hour beginner lesson. You will warm up, practice standing on the board, and surf with an instructor such as Adam, Momo, or Simo nearby. Boards, wetsuits, transport, drinks, and English or French instruction are included.
“Had a fantastic time! My first time surfing and even managed to stand up because of all the helpful tips! Highly recommend!”
Meet Explora Watersports on Boulevard Mohamed V for a two-hour Essaouira Beach surf lesson. Your instructor provides a board and wetsuit, then adapts practice to your level, from balance and popping up to wave choice and stance. English, French, Spanish, and Arabic are available. Instructors include Abdou, Abdul, Mehdi, Karim, and Annis.
“Love, love, love. Everyone from the staff did the great job. Especially instructors. Happy for my girlfriend which was scared at first, but after a break and much support from the instructors she stood on the board and caught like 5 waves. I had more caught waves but even then, they gave me some tips. The attention of instructors was split correctly for everyone i think, based on their level.”
Meet your instructor at Flyin’ Surf, 50 meters from Essaouira Beach, for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners and experienced surfers. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, leash, safety briefing, beach practice, and water coaching. Instructors including Najeb, Ahmed, Abdul, and Zac teach in French, English, and Arabic, with hot showers waiting afterward.
“The best activity to do in Essaouira! Ahmed was a really bice instructor even though it was my first time doing surf! Really loved it”
You’ll be picked up in Essaouira and taken to a quieter beach south of town for a two-hour surf lesson. Instructors such as Simo, Momo, Afil, Adil, and Salah teach beginners on the sand, then coach you in the water. Boards, wetsuits, snacks, drinks, and small-group attention are included.
“Momo was patient and learned us a lot. It was a great experience. My daughter was standing within 5 minutes. It took me the full 2 hours. But momo kept helping and explaining”
Rent a surfboard, wetsuit, and leash from Explora Watersports on Essaouira beach for half a day up to one week. You can use the slower beginner break in front of the center or paddle toward the faster intermediate waves. Staff including Nasser, Majid, and Momo can help with equipment and lessons.
“The hire bords were in really good condition with all staff being really kind!!!me and my brothers had lots of fun out on the water would really recommend!!”
Meet Ocean Vibes Morocco at Sidi Kaouki Beach for a two to four-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson. Your instructor warms you up on the sand, then coaches you in the water with a board and wetsuit included. Ayoub and Moustache are among the friendly instructors praised for their patience. Pickup from Essaouira may be arranged.
“The surfing lesson was great. It was the first time our sons (aged 10, 16 and 18) tried it and they all loved it. The trainer Ayoub was very nice and patient and helped our sons succeed in their first surfing attempts. We were happy we chose this location instead of Essaouira itself - it was beautiful and relaxing. We can reccomend this experience to everybody.”
Meet Flyin'surf Essaouira at 10 Rue Charif El Idrissi for a two-hour lesson on Essaouira beach. Your instructor supplies a new surfboard, wetsuit, locker, hot shower, water, and private transportation. Beginners practice paddling, popping up, balance, and wave reading. Experienced surfers can move to larger waves.
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira Beach for a private two-hour surf lesson with an instructor such as Ismail, Karim, Anas, or Abderahman. You’ll receive a board and wetsuit, then work on balance, standing, wave choice, and posture. Beginners and intermediate surfers get instruction shaped to their level, with the option to book several days or a full week.
“Booked onto a semi private surf lesson which luckily ended up 1-1! The instructor Ismail was very patient and really built my confidence. Great experience and would definitely do again”
Meet Bleukite Essaouira on Avenue Mohammed V for a two-hour private surf lesson. A certified instructor adjusts the session to your skill, fitness, and goals. Board, wetsuit, and locker are included. Beginners can work toward their first wave, while returning surfers get focused corrections.
“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!”
Meet Bleukite Essaouira on Avenue Mohammed V for a two-hour surf lesson suited to beginners and mixed-ability groups. You’ll change on site, store your belongings in locked lockers, receive a board, wetsuit, warm-up, and coaching from a qualified instructor, then return for a shower and change. Pickup may be available.
“We were a group of 14 beginners. From the start a friendly spirit. Material was good and the teacher was very clear and motivating. Definitely an activity to recommend when staying in Essaouira!! 😊😊”
Meet Explora Watersports on Essaouira Beach for a two-hour semi-private surf lesson with one other surfer and one instructor. Beginners work on balance, pop-ups, wave choice, and stance. More experienced surfers set goals with the instructor first. Boards and wetsuits are included.
“I tried surfing with Explora for the first time. What an amazing experience, I would definitely recommend taking your lessons from them. Explora has a unique atmosphere, the instructors are very experienced, knowledgeable and passionatRead more”
You will learn the basics of kite surfing on Essaouira beach with an instructor such as Jamal or Kariem. First-timers stay on land to set up the kite and practice control. Previous learners may enter the water for body dragging or early riding practice. Groups are limited to four, with equipment included.
“The guys were amazing! Very helpful and welcoming. The lesson with Jamal was really useful: I had fun and in just two hours I learned the basics to start this sport. If you want to learn and work hard to achieve results, this is the right school. I can’t wait to go back to Essaouira in two months to improve my skills!”
Spend two hours learning to surf with Essaouira Wavescape, a mobile school led by certified local instructors such as Mehdi, Samady, and Wassim. You’ll cover basic technique, safety, and wave riding, with guidance suited to beginners and more experienced surfers. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to eight.
“This experience was amazing. The guide Mehdi was fantastic, he was patient, friendly and so energetic. He did an amazing job as this was our first time and we would definitely do it again!”
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