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Essaouira

Bride of the Atlantic

Essaouira, Marroc- Destination for water sports enthusiasts

Crenellated walls, special wind, houses with white and blue facades, Essaouira, the ancient Mogador is the “Bride of the Atlantic”.

 

It is one of those coastal cities where the unique atmosphere and water activities seamlessly blend. Walk quietly in the shade of its ramparts, the very ones that draw the contours of Astapor, the red city of the “Game of Thrones” series. Climb these walls and take the parapet walk, from where you can see the Purpuraires Islands, falcons, gulls and seagulls hovering above this nature reserve. On the other side, surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers are taming the waves, taking advantage from the wind.

 

A walk can lead you to the fishing port where the sailors are active. Get to the fish market where to taste the fish and seafood caught during the night. In the centre of the city, the medina invites you on a discovery wander into its winding alley. Ranked as the most beautiful cities in Morocco by Unesco, the city hums to the beat of music every summer : the Gnaoua festival celebrates Afro-Maghrebin rhythms making people’s stays memorable ones.

OUR HEADQUARTERS

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SPOT OVERVIEW

Watersports all day every day (a classic eat, kite, sleep repeat) while being surrounded by the charm of the Western Sahara. 

The best winds are from April to September, but July and August are the windiest months with a 90% chance of wind every day.

The wind blows from around 10am and usually gets stronger during the day, picking up around 2 pm. In the evening it goes down again but basically you usually have the full day to kite if the wind is good.

The best waves are from October until May, when the wind chance is not the highest, so if you want to kitesurf in the waves the best months are October and March since then the wind chance is still the highest.

The most beautiful waves is with low tide were you can catch some perfect sessions.

The lagoon is pretty much a big playground with standing area and flat  water. The wind can sometimes be a bit gusty but still quite stable and good for progressing or learning kitesurfing.

Water Temperature: wetsuit

Long Wetsuit throughout the year, in the summer you can go with a long wetsuit or shorty. It gets warm during the day but since it’s a desert it gets a bit chilly at night, remember to pack something warm and cozy for the evenings.

TRAVEL

Essaouira Airport (IATA: ESU, ICAO: GMMI), also known as Essaouira Airport, is a medium sized airport in Morocco.It is an international airport and serves the area of Autumn Sun, Morocco.Essaouira Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 12 destinations in 5 countries.

At present, there is one domestic flight from Essaouira.

 

https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-essaouira-esu

Plain – about 3 hours from any european capital

Trip by road from Airport is about 10 minutes to our center

Transfer – 10€ one way 

SEASON AND OPENING HOURS

We look forward to welcoming you to our kitesurf, windsurf, wingfoil, surf and sup school, open all year (7 days a week) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Best season from April to October.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATION

Riad Hotel

Riad Hotel Essaouira in Marrakech Located in the Medina of Marrakech, 80 metres from the Djemaa El Fna square, you will easily succumb to the charm of the Riad with its spacious rooms and its exceptional patio. Close to all amenities, you can relax in the heart of the ochre city in this unique riad. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

History Riad Hotel Essaouira

Once a popular small hotel in the 70’s, Riad Essaouira is a small charming hotel in the heart of the old medina of Marrakech. It almost fell into oblivion only to be resurrected, and took no less than 3 years of meticulous work to be completely restored. Its owners called upon Moroccan craftsmen, using traditional materials such as traditional zelligs, carved and painted cedar wood, plaster etc…

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