Town in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Getting around Essaouira
How to get around Essaouira
Walk the medina. Grand and petit taxis cover town and beaches; reach Marrakech by CTM or Supratours bus, 2.5–3 h, or by shared grand taxi.
Ways to get around Essaouira
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| CTM / Supratours bus | About 80–100 MAD to Marrakech | Reserve ahead in busy months |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 80–100 MAD per seat to Marrakech | Leaves when full; faster than the bus |
| Petit taxi | About 10–25 MAD | Short rides to beach and bus station |
Taxis in Essaouira
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No dependable ride apps. Taxis are cheap; agree fares first or use the meter on petit taxis.
Arriving in Essaouira
Essaouira–Mogador (ESU)
Small airport with a few European flights, 15 km away; taxi about 100–150 MAD, 20 min.
Via Marrakech Menara (RAK)
Bus or shared grand taxi from Marrakech, about 80–100 MAD, 2.5–3 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable for 150–250 MAD a day; wind and gusts near the beach make riding hazardous.
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Essaouira?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No dependable ride apps. Taxis are cheap; agree fares first or use the meter on petit taxis.
What's the best way to get around Essaouira?
Walk the medina. Grand and petit taxis cover town and beaches; reach Marrakech by CTM or Supratours bus, 2.5–3 h, or by shared grand taxi.
How do I get from the airport to Essaouira?
Small airport with a few European flights, 15 km away; taxi about 100–150 MAD, 20 min.
Is Essaouira walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- CTM
- Supratours
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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