  
KiteSURFING IN MOROCCO (CENTRAL MOROCCO, NORTH AFRICA)
Learn to Kitesurf in Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki & Moulay Bouzerktoun
The Essaouira Kitesurfing Academy is a mobile kitesurf school with bases in Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki and Moulay Bouzerktoun. Your kitesurf crew will select the best spot each day depending on your ability, the tides, wind strength, swell conditions etc.
Our Essaouira ground crew offer kitesurfing lessons, courses and coaching for all levels of ability from complete beginners to experienced kitesurfers. Kitesurfing lessons are generally 4 hours per day, in two sessions with a break for lunch & you will kite at a spot suited to your skill level.
Beginners: Full beginner kitesurf course with 4 hours of tuition per day.
Intermediate & advanced: Kitesurf clinics with 4 hours of coaching per day.
Experienced kitesurfers : Acc. + Equip. rental with transfers to the spots.
Pro kiters: Kitesurfing Accommodation (gear hire and transfers if required)
Who's it for? The Essaouira beginner kitesurfing holiday is ideal for people on their first trip to Morocco, couples or families looking for good accommodation close to the spots but also entertainment and options for the kids and non-kitesurfing partners. Also ideal location for holidays that combine kitesurfing with other wind-and-water sports like surfing or windsurfing.
BEGINNER KITESurfing holiday Essaouira:
7 nights Accommodation (various options available)
10 hours Full beginner course (Usually 5 sessions of 2 hours)
All kitesurfing equipment including board(s), kite(s) and wetsuit
Qualified & licensed instructors
• Return airport transfers from Marrakech
Various excursions and activities available on request (additional cost)
Local information
Location: Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki and Moulay Bouzerktoun
Airport: Essaouira Airport (ESU) or Marrakech International Airport (RAK)
Transfer Time from Airport: 20 minutes drive (ESU) | 2,5 hours drive (RAK)
Transfers:£ 50 each way (1 to 3 people)
When to come?: See Dates & Availability below
PRICES 2008
The beginner course is usually spread out over are 5 days i.e. 5 x 2hr sessions. Prices are per person and all prices are quoted in UK Pounds (GBP) and Euros (EUR). We can take payments in either currency. For more info. on accommodation options
see our Kiteboarding Accommodation page.
| Low season: |
High season: |
| 16th September - 19th December |
20th December - 7th January |
| 08th January - 31 March |
1st April - 30th April |
| 01st May - 14th July |
15th July - 15th September (Gnaoua Festival) |
Price Guide
Kitesurfing holidays Essaouira |
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| Beginner kite course + Budget HOTEL accommodation |
4 people Suite (B&B)
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£ 330 | € 420 |
£ 330 | € 420 |
£ 130 | € 165 |
3 people Suite (B&B)
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£ 335 | € 425 |
£ 340 | € 430 |
£ 135 | € 170 |
2 people Double room (B&B)
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£ 355 | € 450 |
£ 370 | € 475 |
£ 155 | € 195 |
1 person Single room (B&B)
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£ 445 | € 570 |
£ 470 | € 605 |
£ 245 | € 315 |
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| Beginner kite course + Town RIAD accommodation |
3 people Double room (B&B)
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£ 370 | € 475 |
£ 370 | € 475 |
£ 170 | € 220 |
2 people Double room (B&B)
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£ 420 | € 535 |
£ 420 | € 535 |
£ 220 | € 280 |
1 person Single room (B&B)
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£ 575 | € 735 |
£ 575 | € 735 |
£ 375 | € 480 |
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| Beginner kite course + Medina RIAD accommodation |
4 people Suite (B&B)
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4 people Sea-view studio (B&B)
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3 people Junior suite (B&B)
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2 people Double room (B&B)
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NOTE: Flights are not included in price, check out our Getting There guide for low cost flights to Morocco.
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2008 DATES & AVAILABILITY
The Essaouira Kitesurfing Academy operates from March to October.
For experienced kitesurfers we recommend April to September. Places are subject to availability.
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