KiteGlobeEssaouira Bay
Essaouira Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Agadir, Marrakesh in Morocco, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Agadir, Marrakesh |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Coordinates | 31.5013, -9.7633 |
About Essaouira Bay
Choppy. Tide variances can be approximately 70m. Some waves near the castle/rocks. In Morocco, Essaouira you’ll find kitespot Essaouira with a nice sandy beach. It’s a 2,5 hour drive from Marrakech and 3,5 hour from Agadir.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Essaouira Bay offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Essaouira Bay?
Airports are either Marrakesh (2 hours drive) or Agadir (2.5 hours drive). Agadir is more serviced by charter flights. Either rent a car at airport location (approximately 30-45 Euro/day for normal car, 4wheel drive 100 Euro/day!), or take taxi services from airport to Essaouira. Marrakesh to Essaouira taxi service is around 50 Euro one way.
Hazards at Essaouira Bay
Swimmers.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.