Surf Lessons
The Purple Islands (Isle of Mogador), off the bay, are the reason why the waves in the bay of Essaouira are smaller and less dangerous than at other spots. The bay of Essaouira is especially suitable for novice and intermediate surfers.
Unimpeded, the winter gales sweep across the flat lowlands. In summer, constant sea winds force temperatures down and bring waves to Morocco’s coast. Water temperatures reach a maximum of 18° C. Wind and wave conditions are especially good between May and September. Morocco is a year-round surfing Mecca.
Join us to discover through an unforgettable experience, why so many are hooked on surfing, with tuition from our dedicated, highly-qualified, and experienced team of surf instructors.
Our group lessons are best suited for both absolute beginners and beginner-intermediate level surfers. During the lessons you will learn about ocean currents, types of waves, warmup techniques, how to stand up, and finally, basic turns.
Our private lessons give you one-on-one time with an instructor, where we can identify skills that need improvement. We can focus on green wave riding, paddling techniques, duck-diving, and advanced surfing manoeuvres etc. The choice is yours. Note: These lessons are best suited to beginner-intermediate to advanced surfers.
BEGINNER
• No or little surf experience
• Learning the safety rules
• Learning board position, paddling, stand-up (take off)
• Surfing white water waves
INTERMEDIATE
• some surf experience
• Can steer the board (Ieft/right)
• able to catch small, or white water waves
ADVANCED
• some surfing experience and wants to improve
• Knows how duck dive/get out to the back
• Rides white water waves
Our courses offer something for everyone and for every skill level. Besides the practical element, we put high emphasis on surfing theory, such as safety rules, waves and the ocean and the surf equipment.
Our offers
Beginner
Beginner
Surf Group Lessons
Objectives
Having fun in the waves! 4 pers max
Objectives
Having fun in the waves! 4 pers max
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Wetsuit
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Requirements
Able to swim
Addons
- Kid Discount SUP&Surf Lesson
Surf Semi Private Lessons
Objectives
Surfing that wave ! 2 pers max
Objectives
Surfing that wave ! 2 pers max
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
Attention ! The risk of getting addicted to surfing is huge ! Who ever had the pleasure to surf along an ocean wave, receives a feeling which will stay with him for a lifetime.
You will learn how to catch a wave in the whites first and then stand up (2 participants in the group).
Requirements
All participants must know how to swim
Addons
- Kid Discount SUP&Surf Lesson
Surf Private Lessons
Objectives
Get you up and riding fast
Objectives
Get you up and riding fast
Included/Excluded
- Board
- Wetsuit
- Insurance
Don't forget
- Swimming costume/shorts
- Sunscreen
- Towel
Information
In this private 1 to 1 coaching, you will learn the basics. First we start with learning how to glide in waist-high water (white water) to get used to the feeling of being on the board and catching waves. When you have mastered these techniques we can start to practise standing up. This stage also happens in white water.
Requirements
All participants must know how to swim
Kids Beginner & Refresher Group Surf Lessons
Objectives
Objectives
Included/Excluded
Don't forget
Information
Requirements
Surf & SUP Equipment ION Club Essaouira
Our courses offer something for everyone and for every skill level. Besides the practical element, we put high emphasis on surfing theory, such as safety rules, waves and the ocean and the surf equipment.
Safety in practicing Surf & SUP Essaouira
Safety in Essaouira
Safety at the ION CLUB Essaouira is a top priority!
The team at Essaouira is always looking over the windsurfers during opening hours, and able to act immediately in case of any emergency. The safety team is ready at all times to attend rescues with the lifeboat.
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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
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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.