Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
How to get there
How to get to Essaouira-Bus: you can take the CTM luxury bus lines or less expensive bus lines that operate from Casablanca and Agadir. From Marrakesh, the best option is to take the railway owned company Supratours that runs a bus from the train station in Marrakesh to the center of Essaouira. Taxi: it is worth taking a taxi from the airport or from the bus station since it is not too expensive. The grand taxi lot is next to the bus station. You can also take a petit taxi to get around town. From Essaouira south for another hour to Sidi Kaouki (about 30km and 30 minutes).
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
220km from spot
400km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
How to get to Essaouira-Bus: you can take the CTM luxury bus lines or less expensive bus lines that operate from Casablanca and Agadir. From Marrakesh, the best option is to take the railway owned company Supratours that runs a bus from the train station in Marrakesh to the center of Essaouira. Taxi: it is worth taking a taxi from the airport or from the bus station since it is not too expensive. The grand taxi lot is next to the bus station. You can also take a petit taxi to get around town. From Essaouira south for another hour to Sidi Kaouki (about 30km and 30 minutes).
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
220km from spot
400km from spot
Best Schools in Essaouira
Riding Conditions in Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water temp in summer +- 20°C. Air 20-30°C. Water is cool, a full summer suit is necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Sidi Kaouki, Morocco.
Usually side to sideoffhsore winds. The wind pattern tends to be similar to that of the Canary Islands. The summer trade winds are accelerated by strong thermal action particularly during the spring and early summer when temperatures inland can be very hot. Generally the wind increases throughout the morning and by mid afternoon can often be blowing a solid 6-7 Bft. Between the months of October to April, Atlantic storms cause a little less consistent and predictable wind. Heavy trade winds - esp. in summer. It also offers the same North/Northeasterly sideshore wind as Essaouira, but slightly stronger.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sidi Kaouki, Morocco are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water temp in summer +- 20°C. Air 20-30°C. Water is cool, a full summer suit is necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Sidi Kaouki, Morocco.
Usually side to sideoffhsore winds. The wind pattern tends to be similar to that of the Canary Islands. The summer trade winds are accelerated by strong thermal action particularly during the spring and early summer when temperatures inland can be very hot. Generally the wind increases throughout the morning and by mid afternoon can often be blowing a solid 6-7 Bft. Between the months of October to April, Atlantic storms cause a little less consistent and predictable wind. Heavy trade winds - esp. in summer. It also offers the same North/Northeasterly sideshore wind as Essaouira, but slightly stronger.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE and NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sidi Kaouki, Morocco are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long and wide beach (couple of kilometers), soft Sahara sand. No rocks (apart from next to the river mouth) or pebbles and more than enough space for landing and launching. Heaps of space and impossible to get crowded.
Tides are not abnormal. Generally flat, however does catch the Atlantic swell. Between the months of October to April, Atlantic storms produce large swells which offer excellent wave conditions all the way up and down the coast from Oualidia to Agadir. The waves tend to be bigger than in the bay of Essaouira, with more shore break. It is quite an open bay, and there are no security boats in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long and wide beach (couple of kilometers), soft Sahara sand. No rocks (apart from next to the river mouth) or pebbles and more than enough space for landing and launching. Heaps of space and impossible to get crowded.
Tides are not abnormal. Generally flat, however does catch the Atlantic swell. Between the months of October to April, Atlantic storms produce large swells which offer excellent wave conditions all the way up and down the coast from Oualidia to Agadir. The waves tend to be bigger than in the bay of Essaouira, with more shore break. It is quite an open bay, and there are no security boats in the water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Essaouira
Additional information
A parking is available at Sidi Kaouki, Morocco.
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Webcams around Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Webcams around Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Essaouira
More about Essaouira
Wind stats in Essaouira...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 25 |
Feb | 44 |
Mar | 39 |
Apr | 47 |
May | 46 |
Jun | 49 |
Jul | 60 |
Aug | 40 |
Sep | 34 |
Oct | 29 |
Nov | 23 |
Dec | 15 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 12 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Essaouira.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco

