Morocco Windsurfing Guide
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Windsurfing
There is one main spot for which to head if windsurfing is your activity of choice.
Essaouira is mid way down the west coast of Morocco and the ancient fortified town offers a unique mix of culture and Atlantic sailing conditions. Out on the water the north-east trade winds blow side to side off shore from the right. You’ll get the heavier winds in the summer and the waves range from 0.5 metres to around 4 metres. Water temperatures average from 20C in summer to 15C in winter.
The beach in Essaouira is known as Main Bay. A crescent shaped bay with mixed conditions and generally considered good for all ability levels. Just out of town is Moulay Bouzerktoune which has stronger winds, in winter the waves here average at 2 - 5 metres and the conditions are best suited to confident wave sailors.
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Posted by Alice Cuninghame on 23rd April 2012