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If you're already thinking about your next kitesurfing trip: kitesurfing in Dakhla is one of the few destinations where you barely need a backup date. The lagoon in southern Morocco delivers reliable wind for most of the year, calm flatwater for learning, and plenty of space to progress towards freestyle. In this post, we'll take you through it all – from the spot to the accommodation to the excursions that round off your kite holiday with lessons in Dakhla.
Learning to kitesurf – when is the right time?
Many people watch riders from the beach and delay their first course for months. Too dangerous, too hard, too expensive – almost everyone starting out has these thoughts. But the best time is always the same: now.
Kitesurfing isn’t about age, strength, or prior experience. You don’t need board-sport skills, sculpted arms, or surf experience. What you do need: time at the beginning, and the will to stick with it even when progress isn’t instant. The wind is unpredictable – that’s part of it. Accept that, and your first progress will come faster than you think.
A solid base fitness is enough. You should be able to swim and weigh at least 30 kg. There’s no upper limit – neither for weight nor age. Learning at 40, 50, or 60 is no problem as long as you feel fit and are up for something new.
There are spots you don’t reach via highway – where asphalt ends and sand begins. Tatajuba is one of those places you never want to leave – far from mass tourism, set in a lagoon landscape that feels made just for kitesurfers.
What makes Tatajuba special is the strong wind, warm water, and quiet. The kitesurfing, the simplicity – walking barefoot through the sand, watching the sun sink into the sea. And the people who live here and give this little village its own character. After a long day on the water, a cool caipirinha and a fresh oyster make the perfect evening even sweeter.
And right in the middle is Osvaldo: born and raised here, manager of our kite center, and the one who shows you his home spot.
“Everything is in wonderful balance: nature, kiting, community. You just have to experience it yourself.” Osvaldo · Kite Center Manager, Tatajuba
Here you’ll find our dream destinations for your kite holiday in winter and spring. From mid- to long-haul, flatwater to wave spots, countless extra activities to remote lodges far from mass tourism – we’ll find your perfect kite trip.
Tatajuba, Brazil: The kite destination with almost 100% wind guarantee Dakhla, Morocco:Kite in a huge lagoon with steady wind. Punta Chame, Panama: From bed to board, the lagoon is right on your doorstep Essaouira, Morocco: The spot with perfect waves and a 1001 Nights dream Seahorsebay, Egypt:The kite classic with lab-like conditions and a short journey.
In case you want to escape the rather cold northern European easter for an Easter kitesurfing trip we have some destinations for you in this blog, where you will find two important ingredients for every kitesurfer; wind and sun. So instead of looking for Easter treats in the slushy snow, give yourself some time in the sun with your kite! If you want to get into the sun quickly over Easter, we have selected a few destinations that are safe in terms of wind and temperature over Easter. So instead of searching for Easter eggs in the snow, treat yourself to a few days on the water with wind and sun!
