Surf · Kitesurf · Windsurf
Surfing in Essaouira,the wind does the rest
We are in Moulay Bouzerktoune, north of Essaouira, facing Tissa beach. The spot is in front of the house: walk down and get in the water.
Why people come here to surf
Essaouira is a wind town. What is a nuisance elsewhere is the raw material here: the trade wind climbs the Atlantic most afternoons, and the coast north of the medina takes it head-on.
- Moulay Bouzerktoune The meeting point for the region's windsurfers: a rocky point, a swell that wraps around it, steady wind. It is our beach.
- Tissa beach In front of the hotel and more sheltered: where you learn, where you walk, where you put a kite up with nobody watching.
- Sidi Kaouki South of Essaouira, a long open beach with surf schools and beach breaks for beginners.
- Essaouira bay Sheltered by Mogador island: flatter water, ideal for your first runs.
- Kitesurf with us Gear and instructor are arranged from reception — tell us your level and the day, and we set the session up.
At a glance
The spot in three numbers
Everything measured from the hotel door.
Room to waterOn footThe hotel opens onto Tissa beach: no car, no shuttle.
From Essaouira medina25 minNorth, by car. The wind comes in cleaner on this side.
Nearest airportESU · 12 kmEssaouira-Mogador, with direct flights from Europe.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions about surfing in Essaouira
If your question is not here, reception answers around the clock.
When is the best time to surf in Essaouira?
The wind blows for much of the year and usually picks up in the afternoon. Spring and summer are the most consistent seasons for windsurf and kitesurf; autumn and winter bring bigger swell, better for surfing. Send us your dates and we will tell you honestly what to expect.
Can you surf from the hotel without a car?
Yes. The hotel opens onto Tissa beach in Moulay Bouzerktoune: you walk down. For Sidi Kaouki or Essaouira bay, reception arranges transport.
Do you rent kitesurf gear?
Kitesurf is one of our experiences and is arranged from reception, gear and instructor included. Tell us your level and preferred day when you book your suite, or write to us on WhatsApp.
I am a beginner. Is this a spot to learn?
Tissa beach, in front of the hotel, is more sheltered than the Moulay Bouzerktoune point: that is where you learn. For your very first waves, Sidi Kaouki and Essaouira bay are gentler, and we take you there.
Can I rinse and store my gear?
Yes. Mention it at reception on arrival and we will show you where to rinse and dry boards and sails.
Book direct · no middlemen
The wind is already here. Only your dates are missing.
Four suites, each with its own private pool, a short walk from Tissa beach. Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.