Water Sports in Essaouira

With a long coastline, strong breeze from the Atlantic, currents ideal for thrilling activities and a beautiful sunset, Essaouira is the ideal destination for water sports. Due to the strong winds, swimming and sunbathing on the beaches here is not ideal. Surfing is the most popular activity among them, and it is no surprise that most beaches here are equipped with surfing facilities and allow for a range of surfing- kitesurfing, windsurfing and wavesurfing.

Surfing here is cheaper than other parts of the world and usually practised in the summer and spring months. In fact, the city also has various alternatives to take surfing lessons. You can opt for taking group lessons or private lessons of surfing. If you do not want to take up surfing, you can also enjoy thrilling speedboat rides in the Atlantic, while watching the rich marine life and picturesque views of the coast. Water sports in Essaouira are suitable for people who have prior experience and for beginners, as many establishments offer the facility of a guide/coach.