Kitesurf Lessons

Kitesurf Lessons
Starting at 230€/person

Kitesurf Lessons Essaouira

The spot at Essaouira, with its huge sandy beach, is a perfect place to learn kitesurfing.

All our Kitesurfing lessons are given by certified instructors only and are offered in several different languages.

In order to help you find the appropriate course for your level, we created the ION CLUB Product Finder. Check which skills you already have and the lesson finder will show you which course is best for you.

Our offers

Beginner

Kitesurf Discovery Course

Duration: 6 hours

Duration: 6 hours

Objectives

During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing

Book
from 340 € / Person

Objectives

During this course, you will learn the very basics of kitesurfing

Duration: 6 hours

Included/Excluded

  • Board
  • Kite
  • Bar
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Wetsuit
  • Life Jacket
  • Insurance

    Don't forget

    • Swimming costume/shorts
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Towel

    Information

    Having fun while learning the very basics up to your first water starts. These are the 3 steps to get there :

    1. Flying a kite on land: launching, landing and kite control
    2. Flying a kite in the water: body dragging, control and re-launching
    3. Getting up and riding on a board

    You don’t need to be super-fit to kitesurf. And the kit is lightweight, so you don’t need lots of muscle strength either. But of course, a decent level of fitness will help you to progress faster.
    Your instructor will be there to support you, coach you, and more importantly, keep you safe through the learning process.
    We will provide a range of different DUOTONE KITEBOARDING  kites, boards, bars suiting the wind conditions.
    Usually, you will do 2 hours/day for the 6 hours course but if there are availability and wind conditions you might be able to squeeze in 2 sessions in a day. Please make sure you contact the center prior your arrival date to check the time of your lesson. Minimum of 24 hours before booking online.

    Requirements

    For all of you who never tried kitesurfing before

    Kitesurf Discover / Progression Combo

    Duration: 12 hours

    Duration: 12 hours

    Objectives

    Riding in both directions

    Book
    from 640 € / Person

    Objectives

    Riding in both directions

    Duration: 12 hours

    Included/Excluded

    • Board
    • Kite
    • Bar
    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Wetsuit
    • Life Jacket
    • Insurance
    • Assistance from a rescue boat
    • Certificate

    Don't forget

    • Swimming costume/shorts
    • Sunscreen
    • Towel

    Information

    For all of you who are serious about learning how to kitesurf.
    This combination of 6 hours beginner course and 6 hours progression course will teach you all the necessary basics to safely ride in both directions.

    Requirements

    You can swim comfortably in open sea

    Kitesurf Progression Course

    Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours

    Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours

    Objectives

    Waterstart and riding in both directions

    Book
    from 340 € / Person

    Objectives

    Waterstart and riding in both directions

    Duration: 6 hours / 3x 2 hours

    Included/Excluded

    • Board
    • Kite
    • Bar
    • Harness
    • Helmet
    • Wetsuit
    • Life Jacket
    • Insurance

      Don't forget

      • Swimming costume/shorts
      • Sunscreen
      • Towel

      Information

      Learn how to ride! – During this course you will learn how to do the Waterstart, ride Downwind, and control your speed!

      • repeat a water - relaunch of the kite
      • repeat quickly the theory of waterstart
      • waterstart in both directions 
      • using the edge of the board 
      • you will get taught the rules of right of way in order to avoid accidents 
      • learn how to change riding direction by foot steering (edging) 
      • make transitions
      • learn how to ride fast and stop speed by edging 
      • Get orientation on the water
      • try to come back to the beach to the same point where you started.

      Requirements

      This course is for you if you already know how to control the kite, bodydrag without any problem and tried a first waterstart.

      Intermediate

      Kitesurf Independant Course

      Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours

      Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours

      Objectives

      Become an independant and safe kitesurfer

      Book
      from 340 € / Person

      Objectives

      Become an independant and safe kitesurfer

      Duration: 6 hours/ 3x 2 hours

      Included/Excluded

      • Board
      • Kite
      • Bar
      • Harness
      • Helmet
      • Wetsuit
      • Life Jacket
      • Insurance

        Don't forget

        • Swimming costume/shorts
        • Sunscreen
        • Towel

        Information

        You have got you kite basics dialled in, but still struggle with going upwind and don't feel quite ready to go entirely on your own yet.
        During this course, we will teach you on how to become an independent and safe kitesurfer.

        Requirements

        You can swim comfortably in open sea

        Kitesurf Refresher Course

        Duration: 2 hours

        Duration: 2 hours

        Objectives

        Refresh your level

        Book
        from 120 € / Person

        Objectives

        Refresh your level

        Duration: 2 hours

        Included/Excluded

        • Board
        • Kite
        • Bar
        • Harness
        • Helmet
        • Wetsuit
        • Life Jacket
        • Insurance
        • Certificate

        Don't forget

        • Swimming costume/shorts
        • Sunscreen
        • Towel

        Information

        You have done some Kitesurfing before but you are not sure of how much you remember? 
        During this 2 hours semi-private course, we will pick up on the things you still are able to do and make sure you feel safe and comfortable on the water.

        Requirements

        You can swim comfortably in open sea

        Advanced

        Kitesurf Trick Time Course

        Duration: 2hours

        Duration: 2hours

        Objectives

        Learn a new trick

        Book
        from 120 € / Person

        Objectives

        Learn a new trick

        Duration: 2hours

        Included/Excluded

        • Board
        • Kite
        • Bar
        • Harness
        • Wetsuit
        • Life Jacket
        • Insurance
        • Certificate

        Don't forget

        • Swimming costume/shorts
        • Sunscreen
        • Towel

        Information

        Once you are not struggling anymore with going upwind the doors are wide open to start with jumping or any other 'Move or Trick' kitesurfing has to offer.

        Requirements

        You can swim comfortably in open sea

        Kitesurf Foil Intro

        Duration: 2 hours

        Duration: 2 hours

        Objectives

        Learn how to fly with a Foil

        Book
        from 120 € / Person

        Objectives

        Learn how to fly with a Foil

        Duration: 2 hours

        Included/Excluded

        • Board
        • Kite
        • Bar
        • Harness
        • Helmet
        • Wetsuit
        • Life Jacket
        • Insurance
        • Assistance from a rescue boat
        • Certificate

        Don't forget

        • Swimming costume/shorts
        • Sunscreen
        • Towel

        Information

        Our specially trained instructors will help you to safely manage your first flights. The only risk will be that you get hooked and never want anything else after that lesson!

        Requirements

        You can swim comfortably in open sea

        Kitesurf Foil Progression

        Objectives

        Book
        from 120 € / Person

        Objectives

        Included/Excluded

            Don't forget

              Information

              Requirements

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              COURSE ORGANISATION AND SAFETY

              We understand that besides professional tuition, the most important thing when it comes to learning to kitesurf is time to practise. This is why we organise all of our lessons in a way to maximise your time with the kite, without sacrificing your safety of course.

              Here at the ION CLUB Essaouira, you won’t find large group lessons where 4 students or more are sharing one kite between each other. Whenever the conditions allow it, our instructors will make sure you have your own kite to practice, train, and make mistakes in a safe and protected environment. 

              In order to provide you with instant feedback especially during our advanced lesson program, our instructors use Radio Headsets enabling them to communicate with you while riding.

              Flexibility

              We understand that choosing a kitesurf lesson package from home might be difficult. Don´t worry! No matter which package you choose, if during the lesson the instructor realises that another package would be more suitable for you, you can always change that on site. You will never have to join a lesson, which actually doesn´t suit your expectations or level.

              After every session your instructor will give you detailed feedback and recommendation on how to continue – no matter which course you initially booked. Your success and progress is all that matters to us!

              A word about

              ION CLUB Essaouira

              Essaouira is a charming coastal town of 78,000 inhabitants, located in the center of Morocco on the Atlantic coast, with endless beaches in and around the town. It has been a favourite destination for windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers from all over the world for a very long time. The architecture of the old town is strongly influenced by Berber, Portuguese and French culture. The massive appearance of the walls around the old town gives it a mystical sublimity, and it is easy to see why it was once called "Mogador", which translates as "little fortress".

              Essaouira is not only an incredible kitesurfing and windsurfing spot, but it also has a huge cultural potential and history.

              BEST PERIODS

              May, June, July, August, September

              WIND

              The wind blows mainly side shore in Essaouira, and comes from the right when looking at the sea. Some days it is less regular, more gusty, and turns slightly offshore (from the land). Between June and August the thermal wind strengthens the trade winds, so the wind becomes stronger. The kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoil center of ION CLUB Essaouira does courses in the morning, and the thrill seekers mainly sail in the afternoon. You will find some of the same atmosphere of Lassarga or Dakhla Lagoon in the south of Morocco, where two other ION CLUBs have settled in the same serene place. Kitesurfing, wingfoil, surfing and windsurfing are sports that are very important in Morocco.

              WAVES

              Wave conditions are particularly good in spring and autumn (1 to 2 meters). Due to the strong wind, the waves are slightly smaller between June and August (0.5 to 1 meters). Otherwise, the spot in the bay of Essaouira is choppy/slightly choppy.

              HOW TO GET TO ESSAOUIRA ?

              From Marrakesh

              Leave Marrakech airport and follow the road to the city center. At the first roundabout, you can see the sign "Essaouira" on the left side. Follow the road for about 170 km until you arrive in Essaouira. The roads are well maintained and the trip will take about 2h30. When you arrive in Essaouira, take the coastal road with the sea on your left. Follow this road until you see the ION CLUB center, right next to the Ocean Vagabond restaurant. You will finally enjoy your Moroccan kite or windsurfing trip, in the generous and beautiful city of Essaouira

              From Agadir

              Leave the airport and take the road to the city center. When you get to the main road along the coast, you will see the sign "Essaouira". Follow this road for about 180 km. It will take about 3 hours as there are many curves on the road. When you arrive at the first intersection in Essaouira, go straight to the coastal road, you will find the ION CLUB center right next to the Ocean Vagabond restaurant.

              Boulevard Mohammed V, Essaouira 44000, Morocco

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              A story of pioneer since 1985

              YEARS EXPERIENCE

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              YEARS EXPERIENCE

              COUNTRIES

              CENTERS

              SPORTS

              The story of the ION CLUB tells of people who have turned their passion for windsurfing and kitesurfing into a profession. Since its founding in 1985, customer orientation, team spirit, innovation and professionalism have been the top priorities of our corporate philosophy.
              The ION CLUB / Club Mistral has gained a lot of experience in the 30 years of its existence and has developed more and more into a company that focuses on communicating with guests and fulfilling their needs and wishes.
              With 16 water sports schools worldwide, we are one of the leading companies in this field. ION CLUB has a network of international partners in different countries. We strive to be international and multicultural and express this through the selection of our employees, who currently come from 24 different countries.