How do you get to Essaouira? Airports, transfers and travel times

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How do you get to Essaouira? Airports, transfers and travel times

Three airports, two easy road routes and one included transfer. Everything you need to plan the journey from your flight to the beach.

Essaouira sits on the Atlantic coast about halfway between Marrakesh and Agadir. Getting here is straightforward, and if you book a camp the transfer is already covered.

Essaouira Mogador airport

The town has its own small airport a short drive from the centre. It handles a limited number of European routes, mostly seasonal, but if you find a direct flight it is by far the easiest way in — you can be at the beach within half an hour of landing.

Marrakesh Menara

Roughly 2.5 hours away by road and the most common arrival point, with the widest choice of flights and the best prices. The drive crosses the argan plateau and is genuinely pleasant.

Agadir Al Massira

Also about 2.5 hours by road, from the south. Worth checking if you find a better fare or if you are combining your trip with time further down the coast.

Transfers

Airport transfers are included in all our camps. Send us your flight details once they are booked and we arrange the pick-up. If you are coming for lessons only, we can still organise a transfer — just ask when you enquire.

Getting around once you are here

  • The medina is walkable and closed to cars
  • Our school is about 10 minutes on foot from the medina and under 5 from the water
  • The riads we use are around 7 minutes from the beach
  • Transport to the surf or kite spot of the day is included in your lessons

If you are unsure which airport to book, send us your dates before you buy the flight and we will tell you what works best for your week.

Airport transfers come with every NaneaKite camp in Essaouira. If you are coming for lessons only, start on the NaneaKite home page.

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Aurélie richerd a week ago

Pour notre toute première expérience en surf, Le minuteur est top. Très bonnes explications et très attentif à nos postures pour qu’on arrive bien à surfer. Merci

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Júlia Beláková a week ago

Me and my friend really wanted to take a surf lesson while in Essaouira and as total beginners with no previous experience we somehow wandered to this place and were able to immediately book a lesson for the afternoon the same day! For 25€/person, you get 2 hours of surfing, all the equipment and an amazing instructor. Amine was really great and we want to sincerely thank him for his patience. When back in Essaouira, we will definitely come back for more surf lessons!

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Dennis Kunz a week ago

The team is super relaxed and highly recommended. Mohammed gives excellent lessons. Everything is wonderful.

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Alessandra Fanuli 2 weeks ago

Surf is so cool! Thank you to Ayoub & Mohamed:) Friendly and professional, Mohamed taught us the basics of surfing. Despite it being the first time surfing for most of us, it was great fun and we felt so safe with Mohamed helping and supervising us. Thank you for helping us catch the best waves:) This place is highly recommended!

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Giulia Battini 3 weeks ago

First surfing experience, and it was truly amazing. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and, above all, very patient with us, even though we were just beginners. Surfing in the ocean in Essaouira, especially in February, was truly captivating and an experience I'd repeat. We paid €30 for an hour, which I think was fair. Highly recommended!

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