Von El Mehdi Foum-Errabah, Fondateur & CEO
Planning a surf trip to Morocco? This comprehensive planner from Essaouira Surf Camp School covers flights, 7-day itineraries, seasonal choices, budgets, and packing — everything you need for an Essaouira surf, kitesurf or wingfoil holiday.
10-Step Morocco Surf Trip Planning
- Choose your season: surf (Sep–Apr) or kite/wing (Apr–Oct) — or both in shoulder months
- Book flights to Marrakech (RAK) or Essaouira (ESU) — RAK has more connections
- Arrange transfer: CTM bus (€8, 3h) or private shuttle (€60–80, 2.5h)
- Book accommodation: surf camp lodge from €299/3 days all-inclusive
- Reserve lessons: group surf €30/2h, kite €55, wing €80 — book 2 weeks ahead in peak season
- Check visa: EU/UK/US/CA/AU — no visa required for 90 days
- Get travel insurance covering watersports activities
- Pack: wetsuit provided, bring sunscreen SPF50, reef-safe preferred
- Plan rest days: explore Essaouira medina (UNESCO), camel rides, argan cooperatives
- Add a surf safari: Sidi Kaouki (25 min) or Imsouane day trip (90 min) from €70
7-Day Surf Trip Budget (per person)
| Item | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (EU) | €150 | €250 | €400 |
| Transfer RAK–Essaouira | €8 | €70 | €120 |
| Accommodation 7n | €210 | €350 | €700 |
| Surf lessons (5×2h) | €150 | €150 | €295 |
| Meals 7 days | €105 | €175 | €350 |
| Activities & trips | €50 | €120 | €250 |
| Total | €673 | €1,115 | €2,115 |
Estimated costs — Essaouira Surf Camp School packages vs independent
Recommended Packages — Essaouira Surf Camp School
- 3-day surf camp
- €299 — lessons, lodge, meals, equipment (best first-timer option)
- Week coaching 7n
- €549 — daily 2h lessons, lodge, meals, video analysis
- Kite camp 5 days
- €449 — IKO progression, accommodation, No Wind No Pay policy
- Surf + kite combo
- Custom quote — surf mornings Apr/May/Sep/Oct, kite afternoons