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.

Ready to get on the water?

Tell us your dates and we will put together the right lessons or camp for your level.

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Jonathan Denman a week ago

Had a great experience with Naneakite! Abdou and Mohammed were great teachers. All the staff at their shop were very welcoming. This made for a great vacation in Essaouira. These guys are top notch and were cheaper than everyone else in the area with their riad deal. I did the 12 hour lesson package and I learned a lot about kiting. They were very transparent with me and helped me progress quickly. Thanks Naneakite!

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Robert Grünwald a week ago

Thank you NaneaKite for this great Kite-experience! I stayed for a week and I had alot of fun. The team is very friendly and professional. I learned so much from Mohammed, a patient and experienced teacher. Abdou wants everyone to have a great time and took us on a surfing trip when there was no wind for kiting. Thanks for everything, see you next time!

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Кристина Стоянова 2 weeks ago

I wanted to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday with semi-private kitesurfing lessons, so we actually organised our trip to Morocco around it. My requirements were for the two of us to be together during our classes, but each have our own kite, and for the instructors to be certified and speak English. NaneaKite did not disappoint! We took 8 hours of lessons each and the progress we made was amazing. I had been in constant communication with Abdou, the owner, for months before our trip. He was always kind and reassuring, and kept me updated on the weather and kitesurfing conditions in Essaouira, which made planning everything so much easier. Our instructor, Mohammed, was amazing as well. He explained everything clearly from scratch, paid close attention to what we were doing, and corrected us whenever we made mistakes so that we could progress faster. We are so happy we chose NaneaKite and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to learn kitesurfing in Essaouira!

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Blue Iris Records 2 weeks ago

Best teachers of essaouira mohamed is super nice and abdou and ilyes. I recommand

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Karam Maghames 3 weeks ago

The coach Elias was such a very respectful, kind and polite guy & passionate about what he’s doing. He never left the water and stayed the whole session supporting and making sure we’re doing the right moves.

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