Essaouira to Marrakesh

Essaouira to Marrakesh

Essaouira
Marrakesh
Tue, Jun 16
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Essaouira to Marrakesh Destination Reviews

JP
Joao P
The driver drove a little too fast, but apart from that, everything went fine.
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Express, Supratours, Jun 13, 2026
AS
Alan S
It was a horrible experience, it took longer than specified, it was smelly, no comfort breaks and no air con, the ceiling panel also broke, so no air circulating.
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Standard AC, Mogador, Jun 10, 2026
JD
Jean D
Ras
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Standard AC, Mogador, Jun 8, 2026
PW
Paul W
Drivers contacted us beforehand, were right on time. Pleasant drivers!
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Van Minivan, VisiTrip, Jun 7, 2026
SD
Sarah D
The bus journey was fine - on time, air conditioned etc. bit tricky finding it but all ok
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Standard AC, Asfar Tissir, May 29, 2026
C
Caroline
Very good service. Comfortable coach and a great (female!) driver
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Express, Supratours, May 20, 2026
KG
Katie G
Super comfortable and efficient drive! Also got a break in between to stretch our legs. Honestly some of the best transport we've had in all our trip to Morocco! Great buses.
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Comfort, Compagnie De Transports Au Maroc, May 19, 2026
M
Marion
On time
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Express, Supratours, May 18, 2026
PP
Philippe P
More than 1h 1/4 late
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Standard AC, Mogador, May 15, 2026
RS
Robin S
For Marrocan standars OK.
Essaouira to Marrakesh, Bus Express, Supratours, May 13, 2026
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Essaouira to Marrakesh Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
00:00
02:30
$16.35
  5.0
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
01:00
03:30
$16.35
  5.0
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
02:00
04:30
$16.35
  5.0
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
03:00
05:30
$16.35
  5.0
Bus
Mogador
Standard AC
04:00
07:00
$7.44
  3.9
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
05:00
07:30
$16.35
  5.0
Bus
Mogador
Standard AC
06:00
09:00
$7.44
  3.9
Bus
Supratours
Express
07:00
10:00
$12.42
  4.6
Bus
Mogador
Standard AC
07:45
10:45
$7.38
  4.2
Bus
Mogador
Standard AC
08:30
11:30
$7.38
  4.2
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
09:00
11:30
$16.35
  5.0
Bus
Mogador
Standard AC
09:25
12:25
$7.38
  4.2
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
09:50
16:20
$603.00
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
10:10
08:45
$356.48
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
10:30
13:25
$267.36
Van
Alliance Rana Voyageurs
Tourist
11:00
13:30
$16.35
  5.0
Flight
Vueling
Economy
11:25
20:55
$174.19
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
11:45
16:35
$251.15
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
12:05
11:30
$831.59
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
12:25
22:50
$678.23

How to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh

When you want to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 18.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.07.

How far is Essaouira from Marrakesh?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Essaouira to Marrakesh. Your trip will be a total of 63 miles (100 km). The flying distance is 63 miles (100 km).

How long does it take to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh?

The travel time from Essaouira to Marrakesh can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh?

The cost of the trip from Essaouira to Marrakesh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is El Bachiri: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.07 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 18.72.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Essaouira to Marrakesh:

  • Bus tickets - USD 9.07 to USD 18.68;
  • Bus+Train price: USD 12.20 - USD 15.33. From Essaouira to Marrakesh starting from 07:00 Essaouira Bus Sop until 17:00 Essaouira Bus Sop
  • Van price : USD 17.28 - USD 27.75;
  • flight price: USD 418.20. From Essaouira to Marrakesh starting from 10:25 Essaouira Airport until 10:25 Essaouira Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 71.16 to USD 267.36.

How many trips per day are there between Essaouira and Marrakesh?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:00. There are 9 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Essaouira to Marrakesh is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 71.16.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Essaouira to Marrakesh. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Essaouira to Marrakesh.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Essaouira to Marrakesh

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Essaouira to Marrakesh? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 57% decided to go for a bus.
  • 21% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 21% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Essaouira to Marrakesh

Facts about the transport from Essaouira to Marrakesh

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day9
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAit Moumen Transport, Asfar Tissir, Bacha Way Travel, Compagnie De Transports Au Maroc, CTM, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, El Bachiri, Essaouira Airport Transfer, Ghazalat Anasser, Intercity Journeys, Jadar Chekkouri STSC, Manza Tours, MiniBus Marrakesh, Morocco Private Transfer, ONCF Railways, Red Kech Travel, Sabor Voyages, Simo Tour, Tchenafa Bus, Todo Marruecos Tours, Trans Intissar, Transavia France, Travel Lovers, VisiTrip, Voyage Ayour