Rabat to Essaouira

Rabat to Essaouira

Rabat
Essaouira
May 22, 2028
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Rabat to Essaouira Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
00:00
04:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
01:00
05:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
02:00
06:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
03:00
07:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
04:00
08:00
$79.68
  5.0
Bus
CTM
Standard AC
04:30
15:30
$26.77
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
05:00
09:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
06:00
10:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
07:00
11:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
08:00
12:00
$79.68
  5.0
Flight
Air Arabia Maroc
Economy
08:40
09:50
$41.92
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
09:00
13:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
10:00
14:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
11:00
15:00
$79.68
  5.0
Bus
CTM
Standard AC
11:30
22:30
$26.77
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
12:00
16:00
$79.68
  5.0
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
12:25
17:45
$350.48
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
13:00
17:00
$79.68
  5.0
Van
Ait Moumen Transport
Tourist
14:00
18:00
$79.68
  5.0
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
14:45
12:45
$288.19

How to get from Rabat to Essaouira

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

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus 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 16.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 16.72.

How far is Rabat from Essaouira?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Rabat to Essaouira. Your trip will be a total of 125 miles (200 km). The flying distance is 125 miles (200 km).

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

The travel time from Rabat to Essaouira can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 9 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Rabat to Essaouira varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sahara Voyage: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 16.72 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 16.72.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 16.72 to USD 16.72;
  • Van price : USD 159.44;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 243.34 to USD 569.29.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 15:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:30. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Rabat to Essaouira 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 Rabat to Essaouira. 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 243.34.

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 Rabat to Essaouira. 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 Rabat to Essaouira.

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 Rabat to Essaouira

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Rabat to Essaouira? 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:

  • 95% decided to go for a bus.
  • 5% opted for a van.

Transportation from Rabat to Essaouira

Facts about the transport from Rabat to Essaouira

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day1
Distance200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Manza Tours, Morocco Private Transfer, Mythic Morocco Tours, Sahara Voyage