ACTIVITIES
What would you like to do in Essaouira?
Embark on an unforgettable multi-adventure journey in Essaouira. Let us take care of the details and create a personalized itinerary for your ultimate adventure in Morocco.
Horse riding
Come to Essaouira and make your dreams come true…
Not just the endless and empty beaches are waiting you, also the stunning and nice horses will make from your ride an unforgettable experience.
Essaouira is a must-visit destination for horse lovers from around the world. The city’s rich equestrian culture, beautiful landscapes, and stunning beaches provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable horseback riding experience.
Perfect activity for all levels, whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, you can enjoy a range of horse-riding walks in Essaouira. Let us know your level and we will recommend you the best type of ride for you.
Water sports
Essaouira is a prime destination for water sports. We offer kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and wing foil lessons for all levels. Our professional and experienced instructors will teach you the basics of each sport so you can fully enjoy your experience safely.
We also provide all the necessary equipment for your comfort. If you have experience and prefer to explore on your own, we offer rental equipment for kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and wing foil.
Whether you want to glide along the waves with a kite or try the latest trend in water sports with wing foil, we've got you covered!
More activities
In addition to our horse riding and water sports, we also offer guided tours of Essaouira city and its surroundings. We can arrange quad or buggy excursions to explore the dunes and beaches of the area. For culture enthusiasts, we can also arrange guided tours of local museums and historical sites.
F.A.Q.
Located 175 km west of Marrakesh, here you have all the possibilities to come to Essaouira.
- By bus. We recommend you to take the companies Supratours or CTM.
- By private transfers. We organize them for you, here you have the prices:
- Return Transfer Marrakesh – 160 euro
- Return Transfer Agadir – 180 euro
- Return Transfer Airport Essaouira – 45 euro
- Up to 4 people, ask for more information for bigger groups or other destinations.
- By rental car.
Regardless of the transportation mode, make sure to have your passport and any necessary travel documents with you when traveling to Essaouira.
Yes, we always recommend to have a travel insurance when traveling here. If you are planning to come for horse riding or kitesurfing, it is important to note that not all the travel insurances policies cover these kids of activities, so you should make sure to check the details of your policy before purchasing it.
Essaouira has a mild, temperate climate with stable temperatures throughout the year. The summers are usually sunny but not with high temperatures as in the rest of Morocco, they can go around 20s Celsius from June to September, and this is due to the windy season that we have from March till September. After this the weather gets a bit warmer, and we have a proper summer until more or less December. The winter comes at the end of December and it last till the end of February, with average high temperatures around 17 Celsius.
Overall, the weather in Essaouira is pleasant and mild, making it a great destination to visit year-round. However, always it’s a good idea to bring some warmer clothing, as the temperatures can be cooler, especially at night.
Yes, the water temperature in Essaouira can vary depending on the time of the year, averaging around 17-21 ºC more or less during all year. Even if some people can be at the water without the wetsuit some periods of the year, we normally use a 4/3 mm even in summer.
Kitesurfers, windsurfers and wingfoilers find in Essaouira the perfect spot to enjoy their passions. The wind season in Essaouira runs from March to September, during this time the winds are consistent and strong, you can expect daily wind speeds of around 20-30 knots, with some days reaching even higher speeds.
Overall, the best time to come to Essaouira if you are a wind lover depends on your personal preferences, the wind season offers the best conditions for the watersports, but you can still enjoy the sports during other times of the year as well as there is windy days all year round.
The waves season In Essaouira runs from October to April, with the biggest waves occurring from December to March. During this time, the swells can reach up to 3 meters or more, giving us excellent surfing conditions for experienced surfers.
It is still possible to surf outside of this season, especially for beginners or those looking for smaller waves.
Overall, the best time to come to Essaouira for surfing depends on your skill level and preferences. The wave season provides the best conditions for experiences surfers, but there are still opportunities for beginners throughout the year.
It will depend on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit. European Union, United States, Canada Australia and the UK citizens are able to enter Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa. However, citizens of some countries do require a visa, the best is that you check in the Moroccan embassy or consulate website in your country for this information.