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Souiria Beach
Chop Spot
Water: Dark - Clear
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Souiria Beach (Morocco)
The kitesurfing spot of Souiria Beach is very nice and often offers a stable and steady wind, especially in the summer season, both thanks to trade winds and the powerful thermal generated by the hot inland. The beach is wide and offers plenty of space to set up your kite. The spot can be a nice alternative to the popular Essaouira, with less crowd in the water and interesting kitesurfing conditions according to the tide.
(Posted by Mohammed Akram)
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Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Few people on the spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Dark - Clear
Tide Influence
All tide levels with different conditions (chop - flat - wave)
Suggested Equipment
Normal wetsuit suit or shorty on hottest days
Dangers
When going out to a long distance in the water, beware of fishing nets, normally marked by artisanal buys
Other info
Other than kitesurfing, the city of Souira Qdima is worth a visit. There are a lot of historical buildings in the vicinity, as 'Castelo Real', the Portuguese fortress built in the 15th century. Ten kilometers south of the town, there is the 17th century Ben Hamidouch Kasbah, with its glorious allure despite the ravages of time. It still contains several buildings including a mosque structure. There are restaurants and cafes and accommodations in town.
Location
Closest City
Safi
How to get There
The easiest way is to fly to Marrakesh or Agadir and rent a car for a 3-4 hrs drive.
Access
Public, with several parking spots along the beach
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 7 to 30 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Video on the Kite Spot
Thanks to Mohammed Akram for sharing this nice video first-person filmed with his action camera on the spot of Souiria Beach on Sept. 18th, 2021