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4.5 out of 5
Riads are incredible places to stay. You might not even know you are looking at a Riad even if you are right in front of one. Most of the doors in Morocco are wooden with carvings on them, and many riads are no exceptions. You might be surprised when a simple door opens into a gorgeous guesthouse, giving an authentic Moroccan experience. You will be able to view the intricate Moroccan architecture with its beautiful tile work. There, you will meet kitesurfers from all over the world, creating a very special atmosphere.
Dar Nafoura Mogador is located in the heart of Medina within walking distance of the souks,restaurants, bars and the beach. All its comfortable bedrooms are decorated in traditional Moroccan style with suite bathroom and a separate living space. Our Riad has lounges and a private terrace perfect for relaxing under the sun. Delicious breakfast is included and guests may also have dinner upon request.
We’ll happily help you organize your stay and can recommend places to visit, restaurants, camel or horse riding, transfers from airports, car rental and much more.
Location
Dar Nafoura Mogador is located in the heart of Medina within walking distance of the souks,restaurants, bars and the beach.
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Summary
Extras:
30 euro extra bed per night
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 1
Standard room with 1 bed. All rooms are equipped with bathroom, Satellite Television and free Wifi and private bathroom.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Standard room with 1 double bed or 2 single beds.All rooms are equipped with bathroom, Satellite Television and free Wifi and private bathroom.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Essaouira and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €90
- Price for more than 4: €150
- - Nearest Airport: Essaouira
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 17 km
- - Time from Airport in a car: 20 min
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is a bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
Anas
Main Surf Beach: Essaouira beach and Sidi Kouki
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
We will pick you up every morning from your accommodation and take you to the best area for your ability. Each day includes 2 hours lessons. Gear, wetsuits and transport are included. We will learn you all the techniques and safety procedures. We guarantee that you be up the board and riding the waves from your firs day.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2 hours per day and includes equipment, wetsuits and transport. We pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the best spots. Ananas will be right there guiding you all the way so you can have fun and progress as much as possible during the time you spend with us.
Advanced Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2 hours per day and includes equipment, wetsuits and transport.Student ratio is 1:1. We pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the best spots. We believe in quality and our goal is to make sure that our visitors get the best possible experience. Enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere of the surf culture in our beautiful Essaouira.
Private Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2 hours per day and includes equipment, wetsuits and transport. We pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the best spots. Student ratio is 1:1.
Ananas will be right there guiding you all the way so you can have fun and progress as much as possible during the time you spend with us.
Surf Guide
We offer guiding for those who want to explore the coast and experience the best waves.
Beginner Kite Surfing
Would you like to achieve your dream and to be an independent kitesurfer? Our lessons take place in small groups, which allows individual attention to develop necessary skills. Ananas kitesurfing support you with the best equipment, CORE kiteboarding gear, so you can enjoy and develop your kiting.Gear, wetsuits and transport from and to the beach included.
Intermediate Kite Surfing
For those who had a lesson in the past or didn't kite for a while, we offer an intermediate/progress course. If you’re now at the stage where you have learned all the basic skills involved within kite surfing and perhaps need some expert coaching then a refresher lesson is a very effective way to progress quickly. It also means that you can relax and progress at your own speed. Student ration 1:1
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PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due to the property 10 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 10 days then the property will contact you shortly after you book to collect the balance.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancels anytime up to 7 days before travelling and you be refunded the balance.
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October 2019
Travelled with friends
How were the surf lessons?
Bei unserem Trip nach Marocco, sind wir in Essaouira gelandet. Durch Zufall, aber wer glaubt schon an Zufälle? Haben wir Anas getroffen.
Anas ist ein Multitalent. Er ist ein empathisch, humorvoller, geduldiger Lehrer. Er spricht fließend französich, englisch und Deutsch.
Ich habe mich keinen Moment unwohl oder unverstanden gefühlt.
Alles war super verständlich erklärt.
Er verfügt über hervorragendes, gepflegtes Equipment (core).
Die Umgebung ist sehr entspannt. Man fühlt den Spirit von Bob Marley.
Der Strand in Essaouira scheint endlos zu sein.
Sollte mal kein Wind sein (kommt vermutlich kaum vor), könnt ihr am Strand auf Pferden oder Kamele reiten.
Es war mega!!! Anas du bist großartig!!
June 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Anas arranged comfortable, affordable accommodation for us in a traditional riad in the heart of the Medina. This was slightly away from the main tourist area which meant that life was a little quieter and we felt more a part of the town for the few days that we stayed. Breakfast on the rooftop was excellent and staff were very friendly and welcoming.
How were the surf lessons?
I spent a great week kitesurfing with Anas. Thanks to his top quality instruction I made rapid progress with every lesson while always feeling safe. Anas switched readily between English (for me) and French (for my girlfriend) and demonstrated a keen desire to listen to clients and seek to improve his services for future customers. Overall, his enthusiasm for watersports and proactive attitude made for a great all-round experience which put him in a class above the other options available in both the Essaouira area and further afield.
June 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
The accommodation was in a Riad which had no locks on the doors and shared bathroom/showers. The host was a lovely woman however between the questionable cleanliness and the cats, it was a total ‚no go‘. The way the accommodations were described was misleading in my view..
How were the surf lessons?
Anas is very very helpful, professional and gave good tips. He didn’t seem too interested to do much instruction. For me it was perfect as I anyway wanted practice. However my friend was disappointed. He could refresh some of his surf boards as they were in bad shape...
Hi Angela,
We really apreciate your review!!
After your booking, you did not see which type of accommodation you booked, all of our students loved that riad (ô riad, the name) and is true there’s a cat and we are aware of not feeling good about this, we do apologise for that...
About the instructions, we love our job and teaching people, we have never felt boring during teaching our students...just once your friend was disappointed because of not enough energy to paddle and catch the wave, your friend asked me kitesurfing is more easier and don’t need that much paddling and I answer “yes kitesurfing is much easier because we have less to paddle and was that like joke”
We hope to see all of you guys and we apreciate everything you said
We love our job...
Have a great day
Anas
May 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
The riad probably is nice, if you are a backpacker and want to stay very basic. Me and my friends believed the description of the riad. But we had to share the bathroom with 4 other rooms, our room could not be closed, in the night there was a cat jumping on our bed (due to being allergic against cats, we had to change our accomodation)
How were the surf lessons?
Anas is a nice guy. He trys to take care about his surf guests. And we had a nice dinner at his home. I can recommend him as a friendly helpful guy.
Hi Birgit,
First of all thank for your review!!
As I mentioned to your friend that it could have been better if we could during your booking to make everything clear...
We hope you had at least some nice days with us.
Looking forward kitesurfing next time together
Anas
May 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
My stay was great- close to the beach, He room was comfortable and really clean as well as delicious breakfast.
How were the surf lessons?
I had kitesurfing lessons and the experience was ourstanding. Ananas kitesurfing is using top quality gear-Core kites, the staff is really professional and you can see that they know what they doing. One evening i was with the team for BBQ- delicious fresh seefood from the market with vegetable grilled Ananas way :)
Great school and great team and I felt l was with friends exploring a new place and just a customer paying for services.
I had also 2 hours surf lessons and free use of surfing board- which was great when the wind was down.
Thank you Anas for a wanderfull Essaouira experience. Will be back??
May 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
The perfect mix of water sports and friendship. Great price, Best option.
How were the surf lessons?
The perfect mix of water sports and friendship. Great price, Best option.
I don't usually write any reviews but the time with Ananas Kitesurfing was too stunningly amazing not to share it.
My friend and I are both beginners and Anas created a perfect and inexpensive package for us. Since we didn't know the area we trusted him with accomodation. Afterwards I realized that it was even cheaper than if I had booked it myself.
The kitesurfing lessons were professional and fun. Anas is obviously qualified and very experienced, which made me feel comfortable on the water all the time. Also I recommend watching him kitesurf, it's very enjoyable. He was patient yet always tried to make me perform better and better, a succesful combination.
But the most special part about Ananas Kitesurfing is the experience on land. Most water sports instructors I've worked with only cared about their sport and coolness. Anas is different. Very different. He is intelligently funny, interested in cultural exchange, trust-worthy and a knowlegeable guide and friend.
He invited us for dinner, gave us advice on good places to have a drink, went shopping with us on the market, helped us get the very best prices, showed us secret spots in town, went camel riding with us during sunset, all of it in his free time.
It's the first time I have the feeling that I didn't join a school but went to visit a friend.
April 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Great salty time!
How were the surf lessons?
Great salty time!
We had a great and instructive time with Ananas Kitesurfing. We‘ve booked a package for three days kitesurfing, accomodation, camel ride and barbecue included for a very good price!
The instructor is a really professional and personable guy and is also able teaching in French, English and German.
Even as a beginner I felt myself in very good hands and it was so much fun that I extended the course for two more days!
I‘ve seen the way other schools are teaching their clients and in opposite to them, Ananas kitesurfing takes the time to treat every customer individually and also in small groups!
From what I have seen in Essaouira, I‘d recommend Ananas Kitesurfing for its professionality, expertise and custemor-kindness.
April 2019
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
Great kite and surfschool with good vibe!
How were the surf lessons?
Great kite and surfschool with good vibe
If you’re looking for a kitesurf or surfschool in Essaouira, go to this place! Very nice people, they really know what they’re doing, good material and they speak english (and many other languages) very well. We went there for surflessons but unexpectedly there was wind and Anas totally understood we then wanted to kitesurf:) They just want you to have a nice day on the water and the whole crew is there to support you the best they can!
Nice plus is that Abdel Photography was there to make pictures of the kite session!
March 2019
How did you like the accommodation?
Amazing kite surfing holiday! Highly recommended!
How were the surf lessons?
Amazing kite surfing holiday! Highly recommended.
Great instructors who are very patient and informative, who go out their way to ensure you have a great holiday! They also organised surfing and horse riding for us too as well as a typical Moroccan dinner with a trip to the fish market and then a bbq - really great evening. Definitely 5* and I will be returning!
January 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
The accommodation was in a typical Morrocan house (riad). This was totally new experience for me and I enjoyed my stay.
How were the surf lessons?
I liked the way lessons were provided. I have managed to stand on the board already during my first day.
I will definitely continue to surf.
Anas was patient and he explained everything in clear way.