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Essaouira, Morocco

Sep 2027 date
8 kiters
7 days
100% epic
$3,900 per person

Join us for a one-week kiteboarding retreat in exotic Essaouira, home of an ocean fortress city, just a short flight from Marrakesh.

Find out for yourself what the kiteboarding buzz is about! Based in a traditional Moroccan house you can enjoy long sandy beaches, cafes, delicious tajine, and awe-inspiring kiting during the day, then either kick back in our luxury pad or sample the nightlife in the evening.

Three meals a day provided. Airport transfers. Local guide. White glove service. Limited to just eight entrepreneurial kiters.

Typically we’ll have breakfast at the villa, lunch at the beach, and dinner in town. Days may be rearranged to suit wind conditions.

Itinerary

2 Sep — Arrival

We will meet your flight and bring you to the villa. Get settled in, then group dinner in old-town Essaouira. Maybe time for a quick kite if you arrive early enough.

3 Sep

Coffee & wifi, explore the town, first full days kiting.

4 Sep

Kiting. Sunset camel ride.

5 Sep

Downwind kite session, 4WD transfers.

6 Sep

Optional day trip into the desert behind Essaouira.

7 Sep

Optional downwinder, otherwise a full days kiting at the local beach.

8 Sep — Departure

An early kite or a chilled morning, then we will take you back to the airport for your flight.

A Typical Day

A typical day revolves around kiting, eating and socialising — Breakfast in the kite villa — Kite — Lunch — Kite — Chilling in the villa — Optional massage after a hard day — Dinner in the town — Social. In September the wind is up but the crowds are down. Perfect for working on your technique and having a blast.

Conditions

Wind

Small chop, some waves

Air Temperature

18–33°C / 65–90°F

Water Temperature

20–23°C / 69–72°F

Season

May – September

No Wind? No Problem.

What's Included

  • Three great meals per day
  • Airport transfers
  • Six nights private room in the kite villa
  • Two downwinders
  • Video & photos of your kite sessions
  • Amazing crew

Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Local transport
  • Wind guarantee
  • Boardshorts & bikinis
  • Gear hire (optional)
  • Lessons (optional)

Your Crew

Andrew Crichton

Andrew Crichton

Tour organiser — managing on-ground operations, local logistics, and making sure you have the best possible time.

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