Essaouira will host the 2009 Kiteboard World Cup final of the Kite Board Pro World Tour “KPWT” from the 21st to the 29th of November – the culmination of a 6-month tour that began in Germany last month.
Around 50 of the best Kitesurfing athletes representing 30 different countries including South Africa, Algerie, Great Britain, Australia and the United States will compete.
Beyond Essaouira itself there are many other magnificent beaches in the area. Sidi Kaouki, 14 km south of the town is know as a good surfing spot, as is Moulay Bouzerktoun, 25 km to the north.
The dates of the tour are:
Germany – Sylt, 16-21 June; Spain – Tarifa, 1-5 July; Portugal – Santa Cruz, 23 July-2 August; France – Dunkerque, 11-16 August; Canada – Shippagan, 23-30 August; Morocco – Dakhla, 26 September – 3 October; Brazil – Cumbuco, 29 October – 7 November; FINAL Morocco – Essaouira, 21-29 November.