Cours de Surf Essaouira — Session Groupe 2h
École certifiée IKO/ISA · Petits groupes · Matériel inclus
Points forts
- Cours collectif max 6 élèves — vrai suivi moniteur
- Planche foam, leash et combinaison inclus
- Briefing sécurité océan avant chaque session
- Baie sableuse idéale débutants — Essaouira & Sidi Kaouki
- Confirmation instantanée par email & WhatsApp
Inclus
- Instructeur certifié IKO/ISA
- Planche adaptée à votre niveau
- Combinaison 3/2mm (saison)
- Leash & briefing sécurité
- Assurance responsabilité surf
Non inclus
- Transport depuis votre hôtel — parfois offert gratuitement ; sinon transfert +10€ en option
- Photos / vidéo (option drone +99€)
- Repas & boissons
Programme — 2 heures
- Accueil & équipement
Rendez-vous au camp — remise combinaison et planche.
- Briefing sécurité
Zone de navigation, priorités, conditions du jour.
- Échauffement & popup
Technique sur le sable adaptée à votre niveau.
- Session en eau
Prise de vagues assistée — objectif se lever debout.
- Débriefing
Conseils personnalisés pour la suite de votre progression.
Tarifs — Essaouira surf lessons
Groupe (max 6 pers.)
Semi-privé (max 2 pers.)
Point de rendez-vous
Book surf camp essaouira : surf camp & surf school essaouira
25 Rue Qadi Ayad, Essaouira 44000, Maroc
Ouvrir dans Google Maps →
Informations importantes
- Durée
- 2 heures actives (briefing + eau)
- Âge minimum
- 6 ans (programme kids ratio 4:1)
- Niveau
- Débutant à intermédiaire
- Savoir nager
- Obligatoire
- À apporter
- Maillot, serviette, crème solaire SPF50, eau
- Annulation
- Gratuite jusqu'à 24h avant le cours
Politique de réservation
- Annulation : Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début du cours. Remboursement intégral ou report sans frais.
- Confirmation : Confirmation instantanée après réservation en ligne ou message WhatsApp.
- Paiement : Carte bancaire, PayPal, virement ou espèces sur place (EUR/MAD).
Réservation rapide par activité
Choisissez votre activité principale pour éviter les allers-retours et finaliser plus vite votre réservation.
Questions fréquentes
How much do Essaouira surf lessons cost?
Group lessons from €30/2h (max 6 students). Semi-private from €40. Private from €59/h. Much better value than Europe (~€60 private 2h elsewhere).
Is equipment included?
Yes — board, wetsuit, leash, safety briefing and insurance. 1h free board rental after your lesson.
Where is the meeting point?
Essaouira beach (west / Tagharte area) or Sidi Kaouki depending on conditions. Exact GPS pin via WhatsApp after booking. ~2 km walk from Bab Sbaa or taxi ~8 DH.
Suitable for beginners?
Yes — sandy bottom, shallow water, max 6 per instructor. 95% stand up within 1–2 sessions.
Minimum age for kids?
Surf from age 6 (4:1 ratio). Kitesurf from age 12. Family session €189 (2 adults + 2 kids).
Is the water warm?
Cool Atlantic: 16–22°C by season. Wetsuit provided (3/2mm summer, 4/3mm winter). Sunscreen essential.
Can you surf year-round despite wind?
Yes — morning sessions before trade wind. July–August: book ahead. Best surf days: moderate swell and sea mist.
Do I need to book in advance?
Summer & Easter: 1 week recommended. Off-season: often day-before or same-day. WhatsApp +212 710 613 570.
What about experienced surfers?
Sidi Kaouki day trips from €50, Imsouane, weekly guiding or Atlantic coast safari.
How to book online?
/reservation, this page, or WhatsApp — instant confirmation. Free cancellation 24h before.
Can I cancel my booking?
Free cancellation up to 24h before. Full refund or free reschedule.
Surf in Essaouira
Bay sheltered by the Mogador Islands
The Mogador Islands filter the swell and let beautiful waves through. Essaouira surf spot is very safe — sandy bottom, no dangerous rip currents.
You can surf year-round in Essaouira. Winter brings bigger swell; the bay remains perfect for learning, beginners and kids.
- Softboards, longboards, funboards & hardboards
- Up to 2 sessions/day depending on tide
- Beach warm-up then water session — 2h
Surf courses — all levels
Group, private, kids or day trip — full gear included
6 students maxGroup class
First surf experience in a friendly atmosphere. Beach warm-up, pop-up on sand, then first waves in the water.
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1 person maxPrivate lesson
Personal coaching to the peak. Individual tips to progress faster — ideal for intermediates.
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From age 6Kids surf
Instructor always beside children. Sand games, maximum safety, progress at their pace.
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Sidi Kaouki & ImsouaneDay surf trip
2 sessions + fresh fish lunch. Transport, lesson, board & wetsuit included — all levels.
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Surf progression pathway
From your first lesson to riding unassisted: theory, beach practice, warm-ups, water drills, pop-up and 3-day, 5-day, 1- and 2-week plans in Essaouira.
Theory (briefing)
Reading the ocean
Swell, sets, interval, tide, on-shore vs off-shore wind and wave shape.
Safety & priority
Surfer closest to the peak, never ditch your board, signals, safe exit.
Board anatomy
Nose, tail, rails, wax, leash, prone position, eyes forward.
Choosing waves
Spot the bump, paddle timing, start on white water.
Posture & balance
Regular/goofy, bent knees, open arms, weight front/back.
Level pathway
Level 1 whitewater → 2 green → 3 trimming → 4 basic turns.
Beach practice
Prone position
Hands under chest, feet back, eyes to nose — hold 10 seconds.
Dry paddling
Alternating arms, high elbow, stable head — 20 strokes.
Dry pop-up
Hands under shoulders → push → back foot → front foot → low stance. 15–20 reps.
Turn & trim
Simulate riding to shore, lead shoulder, guiding arms.
Safe fall
Fall to the side, protect head — never dive head first.
Warm-up (10–15 min)
Before every session on the beach — injury prevention and mobility.
Light cardio
2 min sand jog, high knees, heel kicks.
Shoulders & back
Arm circles, shoulder rolls, cat-cow, side stretches.
Hips & ankles
Forward lunges, slow squats, ankle rotations.
Core activation
30 s plank, side plank — stability for pop-up.
Pop-up drill
5 dynamic pop-ups, then 5 slow controlled reps.
Dynamic stretch
Leg swings, torso rotations, deep breathing.
Water drills
Shallow water then waves — from bodysurf to unassisted take-offs.
Prone glide (whitewater)
Hands on rails, instructor push — feel speed and balance.
Knee ride
On whitewater, knees up, eyes to shore — control before standing.
Assisted take-off
Instructor stabilises board — you focus on pop-up only.
Paddling out
Efficient strokes between waves, calm breathing.
Duck dive / turtle
Get past whitewater safely back to lineup.
Unassisted wave
Timing, 3–4 strokes, fluid pop-up, 5–10 s trim.
The pop-up — step by step
The key surf move. Broken down on sand then in water until automatic.
1. Start position
Prone, hands flat under chest, feet near tail pad, eyes forward.
2. The push
Extend arms — chest lifts, light hips, elbows not glued to ribs.
3. Back foot
Dominant foot near tail — bent knee, slight angle.
4. Front foot
Between hands, board centre, bent knees, arms open.
5. Stance & trim
Eyes to shore, shoulders parallel, weight both feet, soft knees.
Tips
- Don't look at your feet — eyes lead the board.
- Stay low — bent knees, not standing tall.
- Slow controlled pop-up beats a wobbly jump.
- Whitewater: go when the wave catches you.
- Green waves: paddle hard, fast pop-up, immediate trim.
Essential surf tips
- Start on a high-volume board (7'8–8'0 softboard).
- Morning = less wind in Essaouira — best for learning.
- 2 focused hours beat 4 exhausted hours.
- Film 10 seconds — video doesn't lie.
- Respect fatigue — skip the risky last wave.
- Hydrate and sunscreen — sun + salt drain energy.
- Progress in stages — master whitewater before the lineup.
Multi-day progression
Every stay is tailored to your level and conditions. Typical school pathway — Essaouira bay and Sidi Kaouki.
3 days — Discovery
3 × 2h (6h total)- Ocean briefing
- Warm-up + dry pop-up
- Prone whitewater glides
- First assisted take-off
- Tide/wind recap
- Beach pop-up reps
- Whitewater take-offs
- 3–5 second trim
- Wave choice
- Solo whitewater take-off
- Paddle back
- Video debrief
Lesson programme — 2h
Each lesson lasts 2h: warm-up & technique on the beach, then water session.
Meet at the centre — gear up then walk to the spot with your instructor.
Full wetsuit & individual board included — soft, long or short by level.
Up to 2 sessions per day depending on tide and weather.
Surf lesson prices
Group (max 6)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 2h | 30€ |
| 4h | 58€ |
| 6h | 87€ |
| 8h | 112€ |
| 10h | 139€ |
| 12h | 166€ |
Semi-private (max 2)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 2h | 40€ |
| 4h | 75€ |
| 6h | 110€ |
| 8h | 145€ |
| 10h | 180€ |
| 12h | 215€ |
Private (max 1)
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 2h | 50€ |
| 4h | 95€ |
| 6h | 140€ |
| 8h | 185€ |
| 10h | 230€ |
| 12h | 275€ |
Cash EUR or MAD on site accepted · indicative rate 1€ = 11 MAD · card online when booking.
Choisissez votre format de cours
Groupe, semi-privé ou privé — même qualité d'encadrement IKO, matériel inclus, spots Essaouira & Sidi Kaouki selon conditions.
Total estimé
30€ · taxes incluses
- Planche, combinaison & leash
- Moniteur certifié IKO/ISA
- Transfert spot selon conditions
- 1h location planche offerte
Learning to surf in Essaouira — what to expect
Essaouira is one of Morocco's best towns to learn surfing — sandy beach, affordable lessons and year-round sessions. What local guides and long-stay families recommend before you book.
Where lessons happen
Main Essaouira beach (Tagharte / west corniche, ~2 km from Bab Sbaa) and Sidi Kaouki (20 min). Walk the beachfront, petit taxi ~8–10 DH, or school van in the morning. Calm spot chosen daily for wind and swell.
What to bring
Swimwear under the wetsuit, towel, SPF50 sunscreen (zinc on very sunny days). We provide board, wetsuit and leash. Beach showers are limited — bring dry clothes.
Water temperature
Cool Atlantic year-round: ~16–17°C in March, peak ~20–22°C early September. 3/2mm wetsuit included as standard; 4/3mm in winter. See our gear guide for season-by-season detail.
Wind, surf & kite
Essaouira is the "Windy City" — kite heaven April–October. July–August: strong afternoon wind. We run surf lessons in the morning (~9–11am) when the bay is calmer. Kite from age 12; surf from age 6.
Not just beginners
The bay is perfect for learning. Confident surfers: Sidi Kaouki day trips (from €50), Imsouane or Taghazout when swell allows. Weekly guiding or multi-spot safaris available.
When to book
July–August & Easter: book at least a week ahead. Off-season: often possible day-before or same-day via WhatsApp. Adjusted hours during Ramadan. We're open year-round.
Digital nomads & families
Staying a month+? Package from ~€220/week for 2 sessions, WhatsApp rescheduling, morning slots. Kids ratio 4:1 from age 6 — ideal for worldschooling.
After your lesson
Walk or taxi back to the medina. Seafront terraces on the corniche, mint tea in the kasbah, sunset on the ramparts. Perfect end to a surf morning.
Exceptional value vs Europe
Group lessons from €30/2h (vs ~€60 private 2h elsewhere). Book direct with the school — no medina agency markup. 1h free board rental after every lesson.
What to expect during your surf lesson
Typical 2h session structure — as described by families on long stays in Essaouira.
- 1
Welcome & wetsuit (10 min)
Meet at the beachfront camp — wetsuit and board sized for you. Changing rooms and lockers available.
- 2
Dry briefing on the sand (15 min)
The first two lessons include a dry session: board parts, paddling, pop-up and safety. After that, most learning happens in the water.
- 3
Warm-up & water entry (20 min)
20–30 min in shallow water to warm up, then progression based on swell and your level.
- 4
Coaching in the waves (60–90 min)
Assisted wave catching, live corrections, plenty of laughs — instructors adapt every session to the day's conditions.
- 5
Free practice included
Keep board and wetsuit after the lesson to practice on the beach at your own pace — especially valuable on long stays.
Parents & companions
- Watch the session from the beach — direct access, no barriers.
- Camp lounge: coffee, Wi-Fi, shade — ideal if you work remotely during the lesson.
- Flexible rescheduling: WhatsApp us the day before to change slot with no penalty (subject to availability).
- Book lesson by lesson or a monthly family package — custom quote for 2–4 week stays.
How to find us — Essaouira Beach
Beachfront camp steps from Plage Tagharte. No car needed from the medina.
Walk from the medina
From Bab Sbaa (south medina gate): ~15–20 min along Plage Tagharte, feet in the water if you like. Easy access without a car.
Petit taxi
Blue petit taxi from the medina or new town: ~7–15 MAD depending on distance.
From Marrakech / airport
3h by Supratours/CTM bus or car. Essaouira-Mogador airport 20 min from camp.
Spot & timing
Plage Tagharte & Essaouira bay — sandy bottom, mellow waves ideal for beginners. Morning sessions (10am) before afternoon trade wind.