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Essaouira

Essaouira

Baie principale

Morocco · Marrakech-Safi

Intermediate
Jan → Dec
11.8 kt
↓ Choppy
↑ Waves

Essaouira

Essaouira is one of the jewels of kitesurfing in Morocco. Its crescent-shaped bay, lined with golden dunes and the ramparts of the UNESCO-listed medina, offers a unique backdrop. It is a place where history, culture, and wind blend together. The trade winds blow here almost all year round, making this resort a world-renowned spot. Local schools, surfers, camels on the beach, and gnaoua music create a lively and bohemian atmosphere. Kitesurfing here means gliding in front of the medina, under golden light, in a perfect mix of exoticism and adrenaline.

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Essaouira bay offers a varied water plan: choppy near the shore, gentle swell offshore, and a constant side-onshore wind from north to northeast. It is an ideal spot for freeride and wave riding, but also for progressing safely. At low tide, the sea recedes significantly, revealing a large sandy area. At high tide, waves form closer to the shore, creating beautiful natural ramps. Riders appreciate the power of the wind and the vast space to navigate freely. The atmosphere is sporty yet relaxed, and safety is ensured by several well-established schools on the south beach.

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Risks & Safety

  • Strong and sustained wind in the afternoon: plan for a small kite.
  • High activity on the beach (horses, camels, bathers): be cautious during takeoff.
  • Some isolated rocks near the medina at low tide.
  • Main kite zone is south of the bay, safer and clearer.
  • Presence of rescue via local schools in case of drift.

Sailing conditions

High tide
Water type
wave
Depth
Not standable
Rideability
Yes
Low tide
Water type
chop
Depth
Partial
Rideability
Yes

Onshore wind

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