Agadir
to Essaouira.
Agadir and Essaouira are about 175 km apart on the coastal road, roughly 3 hours by car, passing Taghazout and the Atlantic cliffs. You can take a CTM or Supratours bus, a shared grand taxi, drive a rental car, or book a private transfer from Agadir, Agadir Airport (AGA) or Taghazout to your door in Essaouira.
At a glance
Compare
the options.
Approximate times — they depend on traffic, stops and your exact addresses.
| Option | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Time≈ 3 h | Door to doorYes, hotel to riad | Best forFamilies, surfers, groups |
| Bus (CTM, Supratours) | Time≈ 3 h 30 + | Door to doorNo, station to station | Best forBudget travellers |
| Shared grand taxi | Time≈ 3 h | Door to doorNo, leaves when full | Best forLight travellers |
| Rental car | Time≈ 3 h | Door to doorParking outside the medina | Best forRoad trips |
In detail
What to
know.
Private transfer
Door to door from your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout, or from Agadir Airport, with room for surfboards and luggage and stops along the coast.
Bus
Coaches run several times a day between the two cities. Simple and cheap, but you need taxis to and from the stations.
Shared grand taxi
Fast and cheap once full, but the seats are tight and there is little space for luggage.
The coastal road
One of the most beautiful drives in Morocco: Taghazout, Tamri and the turn-off to Imsouane are all on the way.
Local tips
Good to
know.
Travelling with a surfboard?
Tell us when you book so we send a vehicle with space for boards.
Landing at Agadir Airport?
The airport is southeast of Agadir: allow about 3 h 30 to Essaouira.
Stop in Taghazout or Imsouane
Easy to add for lunch or a surf check.
Questions
Your questions, answered.
How far is Essaouira from Agadir?
About 175 km on the coastal road, roughly 3 hours by car.
How much is a transfer from Essaouira to Agadir?
From about 800 DH per vehicle in an SUV, 1,100 DH in a VIP van and 2,000 DH in a minibus, to Agadir city, the airport or Taghazout.
Can you pick us up in Taghazout?
Yes. We pick up in Taghazout, Tamraght, Aourir and Agadir.
Is the coastal road safe?
Yes. It is a busy national road with some bends along the cliffs; our licensed drivers know it well.
Can we bring surfboards?
Yes. Tell us how many boards when you book.
More guides
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reading.
Taxis in Essaouira
How taxis work in Essaouira: small city taxis, grand taxis between cities, airport taxis and private drivers. Tips and what to expect.
Read the guide →Renting a car & driving in Essaouira
Renting a car in Essaouira: documents, parking outside the medina, speed limits, police checks and the best road trips. Cars from about 250 DH/day.
Read the guide →Things to do in Essaouira
The best things to do in Essaouira: the medina and ramparts, the port, the beach, surf and kitesurf, quad and camel rides, Sidi Kaouki and more.
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