Sidi Kaouki

Sidi Kaouki is a small town located 25 km south of Essaouira. It is a rural commune in Essaouira Province of the Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz region of Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 4335 people living in 902 households.Sidi Kaouki is fast becoming one of the most popular surf and wind surfing destinations in Morocco. There a number of surf sports including beach breaks and reef breaks that produce punchy peaks and nice shaped waves. It is also a great spot for kite surfing as the wind is stronger than some other nearby spots including Essaouira.SurfingSidi Kaouki is an exposed beach break which has quite reliable surf and work anytime of the year. The wintertime sees the swell pick up, and this is the peak season for surfing around Sidi Kaouki.The beaches tends to receive a mix of ground and wind swells, with offshore winds blowing from the east/south-east. The ideal swell direction is from the north-east and the beach breaks offer both lefts and rights. There are several good spots in the area, these include:Sidi Kaouki Plage:Sandy beach break, both left and right is very easy to access. Many beginners ride the white wash along the shore, with the more experienced surfers finding some nice shaped waves out the back. This break works best between 0.8 and 2.5m swell and either no wind or a light offshore. Best around high tide.Maribou:Reef-break, with rides going right and left, good when there is a bit of swell and not too much wind