At Essaouira Watersports, a 2-hour kitesurf lesson costs €55 per person in a group, €80 semi-private and €100 private, and a 10-hour group course costs €260. Wingfoil lessons cost the same as kitesurf. Surf lessons start at €30 for 2 hours in a group. Packages with accommodation start at €214 for kitesurf or wingfoil and €141 for surf.
These are the prices listed on our website in October 2026. The booking page always shows the current price before you pay anything.
Kitesurf and wingfoil lesson prices
Lessons run in 2-hour sessions. Kitesurf and wingfoil use the same price list:
| Format | Students per instructor | 2 h | 4 h | 6 h | 10 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Kitesurf: up to 4 (pairs share a kite) | €55 | €110 | €160 | €260 |
| Semi-private | 2 (kitesurf: one kite each) | €80 | €155 | – | – |
| Private | 1 | €100 | €196 | – | – |
Prices are per person. If you are looking for a duration that is not in the table, ask us.
Longer courses work out cheaper per hour. In a group, 10 hours cost €260, which is €26 an hour, against €27.50 an hour for a single 2-hour lesson.
Group, semi-private or private: how many people?
- Group: the most affordable way to learn. In kitesurf there are up to 4 students per instructor, and students learn in pairs sharing a kite. Surf group lessons are taught in a small group. For the size of wingfoil groups, ask us.
- Semi-private (kitesurf and wingfoil): 2 students. In kitesurf, each student has their own kite.
- Private (kitesurf, wingfoil and surf): 1 student, with an instructor just for you.
Surf lesson prices
| Format | Students per instructor | 2 h | 4 h | 6 h | 10 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Small group | €30 | €58 | €87 | €139 |
| Private | 1 | €45 | €89 | – | – |
Surf lessons are also 2-hour sessions, and prices are per person.
What is included in the price?
The equipment is included in every lesson. For kitesurf, that means the kite, the board, the harness, a wetsuit and a helmet.
Do you need to be able to swim?
Yes. You must be able to swim and have no heart problems to take a kitesurf, wingfoil or surf lesson.
How much do gear rental and downwind trips cost?
- Kitesurf gear rental: €40 for a half day, €80 for a full day.
- Downwind trip: from €70, with a minimum of 3 people. Transport and gear are included.
How much is a package with accommodation?
A package combines nights of accommodation with hours of lessons: 3 nights + 6 hours, 4 nights + 8 hours, 5 nights + 10 hours or 6 nights + 12 hours. There are three places to stay:
- Hostel: a bed in a shared dorm, priced for one person. Hostel packages include equipment, breakfast, free surf rental and a team dinner.
- Maison du Sud and Riad Zahra Authentic: you can book for one person, or for two people sharing. For two people, the price shown is the total for both.
Kitesurf and wingfoil packages
| Accommodation | 3 nights + 6 h | 4 nights + 8 h | 5 nights + 10 h | 6 nights + 12 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel, shared dorm (1 person) | €214 | €282 | €350 | €418 |
| Maison du Sud (1 person) | €310 | €410 | €510 | €610 |
| Maison du Sud (2 people, total) | €525 | €692 | €860 | €1,028 |
| Riad Zahra Authentic (1 person) | €325 | €430 | €535 | €640 |
| Riad Zahra Authentic (2 people, total) | €525 | €692 | €860 | €1,028 |
Surf packages
| Accommodation | 3 nights + 6 h | 4 nights + 8 h | 5 nights + 10 h | 6 nights + 12 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel, shared dorm (1 person) | €141 | €184 | €229 | €274 |
| Maison du Sud (1 person) | €237 | €312 | €389 | €466 |
| Maison du Sud (2 people, total) | €378 | €497 | €619 | €741 |
| Riad Zahra Authentic (1 person) | €252 | €332 | €414 | €496 |
| Riad Zahra Authentic (2 people, total) | €378 | €496 | €618 | €740 |
So the cheapest packages are €214 for kitesurf or wingfoil and €141 for surf, both at the Hostel with 3 nights and 6 hours of lessons. Compare every option on the packages page.
How do you pay?
When you book online, you pay a 20% deposit to confirm your booking. The balance is paid at the school.
In short
- Kitesurf and wingfoil: €55 for 2 hours in a group, €80 semi-private, €100 private; €260 for 10 hours in a group.
- Surf: €30 for 2 hours in a group, €45 private.
- Group size: up to 4 students per instructor in kitesurf (pairs share a kite); semi-private is 2 students, private is 1.
- Included: the equipment. You must be able to swim and have no heart problems.
- Extras: kitesurf gear rental €40 for a half day or €80 for a full day; downwind trips from €70 (minimum 3 people).
- Packages: from €214 (kitesurf, wingfoil) and €141 (surf), at the Hostel, 3 nights + 6 hours.
- Payment: 20% deposit online, balance at the school.
Essaouira Watersports is an IKO-certified school at 11 Av. Princesse Lalla Amina, Essaouira (WhatsApp +212 690 255 062). See our kitesurf lessons or book online.