KiteGlobeSidi Kaouki
Sidi Kaouki is a kiteboarding spot near Marrakesh, Agadir, Essaouira in Morocco, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marrakesh, Agadir, Essaouira |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 31.3529, -9.7980 |
About Sidi Kaouki
Tides are not abnormal. Generally flat, however does catch the Atlantic swell. Between the months of October to April, Atlantic storms produce large swells which offer excellent wave conditions all the way up and down the coast from Oualidia to Agadir. The waves tend to be bigger than in the bay of Essaouira, with more shore break. It is quite an open bay, and there are no security boats in the water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sidi Kaouki?
The best time to kite Sidi Kaouki is May, June, July, August, September, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sidi Kaouki offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sidi Kaouki?
How to get to Essaouira-Bus: you can take the CTM luxury bus lines or less expensive bus lines that operate from Casablanca and Agadir. From Marrakesh, the best option is to take the railway owned company Supratours that runs a bus from the train station in Marrakesh to the center of Essaouira. Taxi: it is worth taking a taxi from the airport or from the bus station since it is not too expensive. The grand taxi lot is next to the bus station. You can also take a petit taxi to get around town. From Essaouira south for another hour to Sidi Kaouki (about 30km and 30 minutes).
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.