Flying dress photo shoot Essaouira: Beach and desert sessions

Wear a flowing dress through Essaouira's light and wind while a photographer and assistant capture the movement

A flying dress photo shoot in Essaouira where you wear a gown of your choice through iconic locations (beach, desert, riad or pension) with an assistant managing the fabric, artistic pose coaching, and all untouched photos and videos included. The experience runs 90 minutes and welcomes ages 14 and up. Extras like professional makeup, camel or horse sessions, and transport outside the city are available to add at checkout.

The experience

The shoot centers on a single flowing dress you pick from the available options, styled with accessories like crowns, jewelry and headpieces that come with the experience. You'll have a private tent to change in and an assistant whose job is to shape and lift the fabric as you move, so every frame catches the dress in motion rather than at rest. The photographer guides you through poses (solo, as a duo, or as a couple depending on which package you've chosen) with artistic direction built in so the images feel intentional rather than candid.

Locations shift based on what you book: the Atlantic beach with its wind and wet sand, the desert outside the city, a traditional riad, or a pension courtyard. Each one changes the light and backdrop without changing what you're doing: moving through the space while the dress catches air and the camera catches that. You walk away with all untouched photos and videos. Some packages add edited versions, and you can layer on professional makeup application, a camel or horse session, or a driver to reach locations outside Essaouira itself.

What’s included

• Flying dress of your choice.
• private tent to change.
• assistant to manage the dress movement.
• all untouched photos and videos.
• accessories including crowns, jewelry, armbands and headpieces.
• artistic pose coaching for solo, duo or couple sessions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 18:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SWIRA FLYING DRESSES

Is this one for you?The shoot happens at locations within or near Essaouira, so you don't need a car to reach the beach or riad options: public transport gets you close, and the photographer works with you from there. If you're staying elsewhere in the city or arriving without a rental, book the riad or pension location and skip the transport logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What locations can I choose for the flying dress shoot?

The beach, desert, riad and pension are the standard options in Essaouira. Each setting offers different light and atmosphere. The beach brings wind and ocean backdrop, the desert opens up the landscape, and the riad or pension gives you a contained courtyard with traditional architecture.

Do I need to bring my own dress or does it come with the experience?

A flying dress is included and you choose which one from the available options. The assistant works with the fabric you select to create the movement and flow in every shot.

What happens with the photos after the shoot?

All untouched photos and videos are yours to keep. Some packages also include edited versions. Check your option at checkout to see what's included in your booking.

Can I add extras like makeup or a camel session?

Yes. Professional makeup application, camel or horse sessions, and transportation outside Essaouira are all available as add-ons you can select when you book.

Is there an age requirement for this experience?

The experience welcomes participants from age 14 and up. Children under 14 cannot participate in the shoot itself.