Agadir’s lovely curving bay, with a golden beach that stretches for six miles, is well known as a surfer’s playground, but kitesurfers and windsurfers are now starting to see the benefits of one of Morocco’s top coastal resorts.

As well as being long, Agadir’s beach is also wide, between 200 and 400 metres depending on the tide. This gives you plenty of room to launch your kite, even in the busier areas. During the summer the water is warm enough for you to wear shorts, and while it rarely gets cold, a wetsuit is recommended for the other seasons. The wind is fairly constant, usually sweeping in from the north-west thanks to the heat difference between the ocean and the desert. It’s a place for all abilities and a fantastic place to explore when you are not on the water.

The town of Dakhla is on a narrow spit of land that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and runs parallel to the coastline. This fortuitous piece of geography means it’s a kitesurfer’s dream, with calm waters on the east side of the peninsula and the exhilarating waves of the Atlantic on the other.

The wonderful blue lagoon that is formed in the narrow channel is ideal for picking up kitesurfing basics and improving your skills. On the western side there are plenty of spots for more experienced surfers too, hence the many international competitions that take place here.

It’s the wind that makes Dakhla so perfect for kitesurfing. Averaging around 20-35 knots it’s almost unbelievably consistent – even in December and January it’s still 60% reliable. Waves reach around two metres, and are usually bigger during the summer. Add that to the long, sandy, obstacle-free beaches and the wonderfully warm water and you’ll understand why this Moroccan town has become so popular with kite surfers.

Eassaouira is the established kitesurfing capital of Morocco. Blessed with a perfect location on the Atlantic coast, Morocco’s windy city is world famous when it comes to kitesurfing and has hosted the World Cup on several occasions.

The trade winds blowing from the North East and the Canary Current around Essaouira makes this the ideal place for kitesurfing. The consistent weather conditions provide the power you need to fill your kite and skim along the water. There’s also a huge beach, giving you plenty of room to set up your gear and launch.

The locals haven’t been slow to make the most of Essaouira’s growing fame: a thriving industry has grown up around kitesurfing, so you’ll not be short of somewhere to take lessons or rent or buy equipment. Many kite schools will even arrange an entire holiday for you, including airport transfers from Marrakech or Agadir if you’re not flying direct from London Luton.

Taghazout is already famous around the world for being an amazing surf spot, and kite-users should also give it some serious consideration. The beach is glorious, the water is warm and the sun shines for 350 days of the year. As you’d expect of a surf town the atmosphere is relaxed, the people are friendly and there are plenty of places to hire equipment and take lessons.
When you hit the water you can take advantage of the trade winds that blow strongly along the coast to pick up good speed. And of course the famous waves that roll in continuously give you an ideal opportunity for some wave riding.

Tangier stands on the north coast of Morocco, where the waves of the Atlantic meets the tides of the Mediterranean. As you’d imagine, this is a rewarding place for watersports fans, both in and outside the city.

The best beach you will find around Tangier for good winds is Plage Achakar, a huge and gorgeous sweep of sand where strong winds sweep along the coastline and the water is of good quality. It’s a good place for intermediate kitesurfers to ride the north-easterlies and freestyle or waveride.

Slightly further south is Briech, an area that has good winds all year round. A world away from the bustle of Tangier, crowds are sparse and it even has a designated launch area for your kite.