The trip at a glance
Essaouira has no railway station: from Casablanca you reach the windy port city by road or long-distance coach, usually via the Marrakech corridor and then Chichaoua.
Which option to choose
The coach is the simplest option without a car, with a bus station close to the ramparts. Driving only pays off if you want to follow the coast or stop along the way.
The comparison table above shows the duration and indicative budget recorded for each mode on this route.
On the road
The route mixes motorway and national road. The final stretch to the ocean is winding in places, and on arrival the medina is pedestrian, so parking is in the lots outside the walls.
Before you go
- Check the day's timetable with the operator: frequencies vary by season.
- Carry small change for connecting taxis and tolls.
- If you rent a car, get the insurance terms and deposit amount confirmed in writing.