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Sidi Kaouki | |
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Rural commune and town | |
 Transport of straw on a road along the beach | |
| Coordinates: 31°21′20″N 9°47′50″W / 31.35556°N 9.79722°W | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz |
| Province | Essaouira Province |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 4,335 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
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.[1]
Sidi Kaouki is fast becoming one of the most popular surf and wind surfing destinations in Morocco.[2] There a number of surf sports including beach breaks and reef breaks that produce punchy peaks and nice shaped waves.[3] It is also a great spot for kite surfing as the wind is stronger than some other nearby spots including Essaouira.[4]
- ^ "Recensement général de la population et de l'habitat de 2004" (PDF). Haut-commissariat au Plan, Lavieeco.com. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ^ Planet, Lonely. "Sidi Kaouki, Morocco - Lonely Planet". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ "Sidi Kaouki Spot Guide". Magicseaweed.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ "Kitespot Info Video: Sidi Kaouki / Morocco - KiteWorldWide". www.kiteworldwide.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.