Kitesurfing Package Holidays

The ancient fortified town of Essaouira offers a unique mixture of culture and Atlantic sailing conditions. This pretty whitewashed town has been a thriving port for fifteen centuries, and is steeped in history offering an exciting and enchanting holiday destination.

Essaouira offers kitesurfers the opportunity to sail in a whole variety of conditions. In the summer months, you can count on finding a slight windchop to flat conditions in the morning, with waves building in the afternoon. Wave conditions are especially good on the southern side of the bay in spring and autumn (1 -2 m) and from mid-June to August (0. 5 to 1 m). Although water temperatures may not be comparable with those in the Caribbean (17-20°C), you will find a wide variety of conditions in Morocco, plenty of space and completely reliable winds in the main season.

Scheduled flights operate daily from Heathrow and Gatwick to Marrakech. Charter flights operate once a week from Gatwick & Manchester to Agadir. Transfer time is 2. 5 hours from Marrakech and 3. 5 hours from Agadir.

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From: GBP425 per person (7 Nights)

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CLUB MISTRAL - SKYRIDERS
For those wishing to have an introduction to kitesurfing or train with the best the ideal base is Sky Riders. The centre run beginner to advanced IKO based courses and hire the latest 2008 Kite from North and Naish.

COURSES AND INSTRUCTION :-

10 Hour IKO Starter Course - £235
6 Hour IKO Water Start Course - £155
6 Hour IKO Board Work Progression Course - £155
4 Hours Semi Private Course - £170
2 Hours Private Lessons With IKO Instructor £125

RENTAL
1 Week Rental (2008 North Kit) - £190
2 Week Rental (2008 North Kit) - £295

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE KIT INSURANCE THAT CAN NORMALLY BE ARRANGED LOCALLY AT APPROX 35 EUROS.

SKYRIDERS
Sky Riders is our one of our most highly respected partners. No where else will you find such consistently high levels of service, professionalism and equipment! This new Skyriders centre in Morocco opened this May and is managed by Sebastien Deflandre.

In summer, beginners' courses are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., when the wind is not so strong. The bay of Essaouira is ideal for kitesurfing: There is no current or reef and the sandy beach stretches for 3 kilometres. There are no separate kitesurfing and windsurfing zones, as there is plenty of room on the water. Advanced kitesurfers and windsurfers can ride at spots further to the south such as Mouly Bouzarktoune and Sidi Kaoki. Our Club Mistral centre also organises trips to these spots.