Sidi Kaouki
Relaxed surf and kitesurf village 25 km south of Essaouira. Long sandy beach, traditional fishing, and a few cafés with ocean views. Popular for windsurfing.
25 km · 30 min from Essaouira
Historic site

About the journey
The Essaouira to Agadir distance is approximately 175 km by road, taking about 3 hours of driving time on the N1 National Route .
The Essaouira to Agadir distance is approximately 175 km by road, taking about 3 hours of driving time on the N1 National Route. The route runs south from Essaouira (a UNESCO-listed walled port city in the Marrakech-Safi region) along Morocco's stunning Atlantic coastline, passing the surf villages of Sidi Kaouki, Diabat, Imsouane, and Taghazout, before reaching Agadir in the Souss-Massa region.
The N1 is one of Morocco's most beautiful coastal roads — a fully paved national highway winding between the Atlantic Ocean and the Anti-Atlas Mountains foothills. The road is in good condition (even in the rain), slow and winding in places but without steep drop-offs. Locals and travel writers alike describe it as "a joy to drive". Most of our drivers will happily make a 5-10 minute photo stop at the most scenic viewpoints if you ask.
Essaouira's UNESCO medina is car-free, so we pick up at the nearest accessible point — typically Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala, or your riad's nearest car-accessible street. From there, we head south on the N1 through Sidi Kaouki (relaxed surf village 25 km south of Essaouira), the legendary Imsouane bay (famous worldwide for "The Bay" wave — one of the longest right-handers in Africa) and Taghazout surf coast.
Drop-off options: Agadir city centre / Marina (99€), Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) (105€), or directly to any Hilton Taghazout Bay, Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout, Hyatt Place, Sofitel, or Radisson Blu hotel lobby (110€). Same fixed price regardless of city zone or hotel.
The N1 between Essaouira and Agadir passes some of Morocco's most charming surf villages and coastal viewpoints. Short photo stops (5-10 min) are included free; longer detours (lunch, surf lesson) need a custom quote.
Surf village
Relaxed surf and kitesurf village 25 km south of Essaouira. Long sandy beach, traditional fishing, and a few cafés with ocean views. Popular for windsurfing.
25 km · 30 min from Essaouira
Historic site
Ruins of an old Portuguese fortress on the beach, immortalised by Jimi Hendrix in the 1960s. Quick photo stop with Atlantic backdrop.
10 km · 15 min from Essaouira
Surf legend
Home to "The Bay" — one of Africa's longest right-hand waves (up to 800m rides). Also Cathedral Point for advanced surfers. Fishing port and seafood restaurants.
95 km · 1h45 from Essaouira
Surf coast
Morocco's most famous surf town with Anchor Point, Killer Point, Panorama breaks. Boho cafés, surf hostels, hammams — drop-off here possible.
155 km · 2h45 from Essaouira
Vineyard
Working vineyard near Ounagha (just outside Essaouira) with wine tasting and 3-course lunch (~30€/person). Quick stop or full lunch — your choice.
15 km · 20 min from Essaouira
Argan oil
Stop at a women's argan oil cooperative near Tamanar to see goats climbing argan trees and watch traditional oil pressing. 15 min visit.
~70 km · 1h20 from Essaouira
Fixed-price private transfers from Essaouira to any Agadir, Taghazout or coastal destination. We pick up door-to-door at the nearest accessible point to your Essaouira riad.
| Vanuit | Naar | Afstand | Rijtijd | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essaouira medina | Essaouira to Agadir city | 🚗 ~3h | 📏 175 km | From 99€ |
| Essaouira medina | Essaouira to Agadir airport (AGA) | 🚗 ~3h | 📏 195 km | From 105€ |
| Essaouira medina | Essaouira to Taghazout | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 155 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira medina | Essaouira to Taghazout Bay hotels | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 160 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Hilton Taghazout Bay | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 160 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Fairmont Taghazout Bay | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 160 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Riu Palace Tikida | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 160 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Hyatt Place Taghazout | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 160 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Imsouane (surf bay) | 🚗 ~1h45 | 📏 95 km | From 80€ |
| Essaouira | Essaouira to Tamraght | 🚗 ~2h45 | 📏 158 km | From 110€ |
| Essaouira → photo stops → Agadir | Scenic transfer with surf village stops | 🚗 ~5h total | 🏖️ Sidi Kaouki + Imsouane | From 130€ |
| Minivan / family service | Essaouira to Agadir minivan (4-8 pax) | 🚐 Up to 8 pax | 👨👩👧 Family ready | From 120€ |
If you're researching how to get from Essaouira to Agadir, here is an honest comparison. Note: there is no train between Essaouira and Agadir.
From 99€
Per vehicle (1-3 pax) · 3h · door-to-door
~$11-17
Per person · 3h 15min · 3 daily
30€/day +
Plus fuel · 3h self-drive on N1
We run the Essaouira → Agadir coastal route weekly. Our drivers know every viewpoint, every surf village access, every Taghazout hotel lobby, and the AGA airport flow. 13+ years of experience, 60+ Google reviews.
Cars can't enter Essaouira's UNESCO medina . We pick up at the nearest car-accessible point (Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala) — coordinated on WhatsApp the day before.
5-10 minute stops at Sidi Kaouki, Diabat ruins, Imsouane bay viewpoint, or Taghazout — free. Want a longer surf lesson at Imsouane ? Custom quote on WhatsApp.
Surfboards, kiteboards, SUPs, kite gear — all free on the N1 coastal route. We handle surf transfers daily for guests heading to Imsouane or Taghazout.
Direct lobby drop-off at Hilton , Fairmont , Riu Palace , Hyatt Place , Sofitel, Radisson Blu — same fixed price 110€.
N1 is a free national highway with no tolls. 30% online deposit, 70% cash (EUR/MAD) to driver on arrival. No surprises, no surge, no luggage fees.
All drivers speak English & French. Arabic on request. WhatsApp 24/7 on +44 7401 523866 . 4.9★ Google · 60+ reviews · since 2013.
Combining your Essaouira-Agadir trip with other Morocco destinations? Here are our most-booked routes.
Van het invullen van uw route tot een bevestigde, betaalde rit — het boeken duurt ongeveer twee minuten, op elk apparaat.
Geef uw ophaalpunt, bestemming, datum en aantal passagiers door.

Kies de ophaaldatum en -tijd en voeg zo nodig een terugrit toe.

Kies de auto die past bij uw groep en bagage.

Voeg uw adres, vlucht en contactgegevens toe.

Controleer de route, het voertuig en de totaalprijs voordat u betaalt.

Betaal veilig met uw kaart. Gratis annuleren vóór de rit.

Elk voertuig heeft airconditioning en wordt bestuurd door een lokale chauffeur met vergunning. Kies de auto die past bij uw groep en uw bagage.

Een premium sedan met meer beenruimte — ideaal voor stellen, soloreizigers en zakenreizen.

De standaardkeuze voor gezinnen en surfgroepen met veel bagage.

Groepsvervoer voor grotere gezelschappen die samen reizen.

Een grote Sprinter voor surfgroepen en rondreizen — met ruimte voor boards en tassen.
The Essaouira to Agadir distance is 175 km via the N1 coastal road . The drive takes approximately 3 hours of driving time by private car. With photo stops at Sidi Kaouki, Imsouane bay or Taghazout, allow 4-5 hours for a more leisurely scenic drive. From Essaouira to Agadir Al Massira airport (AGA) it's slightly longer at 195 km (~3h15).
A private transfer from Essaouira to Agadir costs 99€ for a standard sedan (1-3 passengers) or 120€ for a minivan (4-8 passengers). To Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) : 105€ sedan. To Taghazout Bay branded hotels ( Hilton , Fairmont , Riu Palace , Hyatt Place ): 110€ sedan. All-inclusive: fuel, baby seats, surfboards. No tolls (N1 is free).
The Essaouira to Agadir drive takes approximately 3 hours by private car on the N1 coastal road (175 km). With short photo stops at Sidi Kaouki (25 km), Imsouane bay (95 km) or Taghazout (155 km), allow 4-5 hours. The CTM bus takes 3h 15min but doesn't include door-to-door service. There's no train.
Yes — CTM operates a direct bus from Essaouira to Agadir 3 times daily . The journey takes 3h 15min and costs approximately 11-17€ per person. Supratours also operates this route. Note: buses drop you at Agadir bus station — you'll need a local taxi to reach AGA airport (25 km, ~15€) or Taghazout (17 km, ~25€).
No — there is no train service between Essaouira and Agadir. The ONCF rail network doesn't extend to either city. Your only transport options are: private transfer (door-to-door), CTM/Supratours coach bus (Agadir bus station only), or rental car.
Yes — short photo stops (5-10 min) are free . Popular stops: Sidi Kaouki (25 km, surf village), Diabat (Hendrix-era ruins), Imsouane bay (famous "The Bay" surf wave), Taghazout (surf coast), or a women's argan oil cooperative near Tamanar. Longer detours (lunch, surf lesson, beach time) require a custom quote — message us on WhatsApp with your itinerary.
Yes — boards, kiteboards, SUPs, bodyboards travel free on every Essaouira to Agadir transfer. The N1 coastal route is one of Africa's top surf corridors (Sidi Kaouki, Imsouane, Taghazout ) — we handle surf gear daily. Mention boards over 7' at booking so we assign a vehicle with proper rack or interior space.
Yes — but cars cannot enter the Essaouira medina (UNESCO heritage area, pedestrianised). Your driver picks up at the nearest car-accessible point to your riad. Common pickup points: Bab Marrakech , Bab Doukkala , Place Moulay Hassan , or near the port. We coordinate exact pickup point on WhatsApp the day before — typically a 2-5 minute walk from your riad.
Yes — drop-off at any Taghazout Bay branded hotel is 110€ from Essaouira . We deliver directly to the lobby of Hilton Taghazout Bay , Fairmont Taghazout Bay , Riu Palace Tikida , Hyatt Place , Sofitel, Radisson Blu, Pickalbatros White Beach, or Hyatt Regency. Same lobby drop-off quality as our Agadir city transfers.
No tolls — the N1 National Route between Essaouira and Agadir is a free public highway. There are no toll stations, no hidden fees, no surprises. Fuel is included in the fixed price. The only thing not included is optional snack/coffee stops at coastal cafés, which is yours to buy if you want.
For early morning departures from Agadir Al Massira airport (AGA) , we recommend leaving Essaouira 5 hours before flight departure . This includes 3 hours driving + 1 hour airport check-in buffer + 1 hour safety margin. Example: 8:00 AM flight = 3:00 AM departure from your Essaouira riad. Our drivers operate 24/7 — early morning departures welcome.
Yes. We take a 30% deposit online via secure payment to confirm the booking. The remaining 70% is paid in cash directly to your driver on arrival — Euros (EUR) or Moroccan Dirham (MAD), your choice. If you prefer to pay 100% online by card, that's also available at booking.
“Two excellent transfers — Marrakech airport then Marrakech to Taghazout the next morning. Both drivers safe, polite and pleasant. Baby seat provided. Will definitely book again.”
“Transfers.ma for our entire Morocco circuit — airport, Taghazout, back to Agadir. Every transfer on time, professional and stress-free. The Argana Valley drive was breathtaking.”
“8 surfers with 10 boards from Marrakech to Taghazout. Sprinter waiting at 7am sharp. Price per person extraordinarily low. Never taking CTM again.”
“Taghazout to Agafay Desert as the last leg — surf week then 3 nights in the desert. Camp-to-camp without stopping in Marrakech. The landscape shift was unbelievable.”
“Agadir airport to Taghazout after a terrible shared taxi. Door to door, boards in the van, driver knew my guesthouse in Tamraght exactly.”
“Both legs — Marrakech Airport to Taghazout and Taghazout back at departure. Same quality both times. WhatsApp instant, prices clear, nothing hidden.”