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WindSURFING HOLIDAYS IN MOROCCO (NORTHERN AFRICA)
THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
Arabic: al-Mamlaka al-Maghrebia (formal) المملكة المغربية
Danish: Marokko | Dutch: Marokko, Koninkrijk Marokko | English: Morocco, Kingdom of Morocco | Finnish: Marokko | French: Maroc | German: Marokko | Icelandic: Marokkó | Italian: Marocco | Norwegian: Marokko, Kongeriket Marokko (formal) | Portuguese: Marrocos, Reino de Marrocos | Spanish: Marruecos, Reino de Marruecos | Swedish: Marocko
Morocco is a country in North Africa with a population of 33,241,259. It has a long coast on the Atlantic Ocean that reaches past the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco has international borders with Algeria to the east, Spain to the north (a water border through the Strait and land borders with two small Spanish exclaves, Ceuta and Melilla), and Western Sahara or Mauritania to the south.
Yes, Morocco has incredible wind stats and is only a short haul flight (or ferry trip) from Europe, but what attracts European windsurfers, kiteboarders and surfers is more than the epic conditions alone: Morocco is the gateway between Africa and Europe, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, tradition and the modern world. Morocco somehow retains it's mystery and that's why we just keep going back for more.
Quick links: Where to windsurf | Destinations | Windsurfing Morocco: Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki, Moulay Bozertoun | Location map
SWEET, SO WHERE CAN I windsurf IN Morocco?
Zoco now offer a unique opportunity to windsurf all the top Windsurfing spots in Central Morocco including Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki & Moulay Bouzerktoun. The Windsurfing coaching is mobile so you'll always windsurf at the best spot on any given day and there are windsurfing centers at all 3 major locations. lessons for beginners, clinics for intermediates and equipment rental for advanced sailors. Also check out the awesome multi-adventure options...
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Windsurfing Essaouira, Sidi Kaouki & Moulay Bouzerktoun
Tipped as the Moroccan equivalent of the french Riviera, Essaouira is city powered by the Gnaoua rhythm, alive with culture, festivals and the arts. The great atmosphere, wave conditions and wind stats make Essaouira the destination of choice for those looking to windsurf, surf & kitesurf in one destination. |
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Windsurfing HOLIDAYS IN MOROCCO
Al-Mamlaka al-Maghrebia, المملكة المغربية, Marokko, Morocco, Maroc, Marokkó, Marocco, Marrocos, Marrueco or Marocko or whatever you call it... Morocco is the ultimate getaway for European windsurfers looking for good reliable wind.
Essaouira must be Morocco's windiest city with winds ranging from 25 - 35 knots just about every day in summer and 20 - 30 knots in the winter with waves. So for wave riders winter is a great time to visit. Essaouira bay is a huge sandy beach. No shore break and the wind is side-shore from the right. Upwind you have flat water conditions, in the middle of the bay, choppy 'bump-n-jump' stuff and downwind (in the curve of the bay) wave riding conditions.
Sidi Kouki and Moulay are also epic spots that also work during the winter months as the winds come from the south. These are generally intermediate to advanced Windsurfing spots that can be awesome on the day.
Sidi Kouki lies about 20 km south of Essaouira the wind side-off from the right, several beach breaks to challenge wave riders and usually the wind is 10 knots stronger than in Essaouira bay.
Moulay Bouzerktoun lies around 20 km North of Essaouira and is also refered to as "THE African wave Spot" Moulay has a small beach and reef. Bottom is a mix of rocks and sand. Wind is side-on from the right and always 5 knots stronger than in Essaouira Bay.
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Yeah, but where in the world is it?
Morocco is highlighted in red on the map below. The lighter red area on the map shows Western Sahara, most of which is administered by Morocco as its 'Southern Provinces'. Its sovereignty, however, is currently in dispute.
For a closer view simply click anywhere on the map.
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