Seagull Club
Surf lessons in Essaouira
Gentle regular waves in the bay — sandy bottom, long beach. Most students stand up in the first session.
Group from 15€/h
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4–6
students per group
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Sandy bottom
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Gear included
Learn to surf in Essaouira
Essaouira is a good place to learn: gentle waves, sandy bottom, long beach — falls are not scary and there is plenty of space.
Most of our students stand up in the first session — not for long, not neatly, but standing.
Why Essaouira Bay
Sandy bottom, wide beach, gentler waves than southern spots — placement, paddling and take-off without hollow waves. The instructor picks the zone by swell, wind and tide.
Realistic progression
Session 1: placement and pop-up. Session 2: read the foam, stand up faster. Over a week: paddling, timing and first green waves depending on conditions.
Our packages and prices
Groups 4 to 6 · semi-private 2 students · private 1 student
4 to 6 students
| Duration | Total € |
|---|---|
| 1h | 15€ |
| 2h | 30€ |
| 4h | 60€ |
| 6h | 85€ |
Everything is included
Adapted board
Chosen according to your level and size.
Neoprene wetsuit
Included to stay comfortable in the water.
Experienced instructor
Simple teaching to get up quickly and progress cleanly.
Secure environment
Accessible bay, sandy bottom and space to learn.
Board, wetsuit and coaching included — no extra charge on arrival.
The best surf spots near Essaouira
Essaouira Bay
Gentle waves, sandy bottom — perfect for beginners and progress.
Sidi Kaouki
30 minutes south — regular and more powerful beach break for intermediates.
Imsouane
1h15 south — one of the longest right-handers in Africa for longboarders and intermediates.
After your lessons
The bay to consolidate, Sidi Kaouki for more power, Imsouane for long rides — the team directs you by the week's swell.
Tips for your first surf sessions
Start in the white water
First sensations come more quickly in a soft and regular area.
Look ahead
Your gaze stabilizes steering and limits falls during take-off.
Repeat the take-off
Muscle memory counts more than strength in the first sessions.
Explore next
Sidi Kaouki and Imsouane for motivated students.
Group, semi-private or private?
- Group: discover the basics and share a simple session.
- Semi-private: couple, family or two friends — closer monitoring.
- Private: fix a specific point — paddling, take-off, wave reading or trajectory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age to learn surfing?+
We start from 7–8 years old with adapted equipment.
Do you need to know how to swim?+
Yes, a correct swimming level is required for your safety.
Can you learn to surf in a week?+
With daily sessions, you go from foam to the first green waves.