Private transfer from Essaouira to TaghazoutLuxury Travel
Fixed price from €82. Door-to-door in about 105 minutes across 135 km. Mercedes-class vehicles, English-speaking chauffeurs, flight tracking included.
The fastest private chauffeur-driven transfer from Essaouira to Taghazout takes about 105 minutes door-to-door across 135 km, with fixed prices from €82. Mercedes-class vehicles, ONMT-licensed English-speaking drivers, flight tracking, free cancellation. Booked online with Bacharide — rated 4.6/5 across 79 verified reviews.
- The Essaouira → Taghazout private transfer covers 135 km in about 105 minutes door-to-door.
- Fixed price from €82 for the whole vehicle (1–3 passengers in the Mercedes E-Class; larger groups upgrade to V-Class or Sprinter).
- Every booking includes an ONMT-licensed English-speaking chauffeur, flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, bottled water and child seats on request.
- No hidden fees, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup, paid online with PayPal or card. Bacharide is rated 4.6/5 across 79 verified reviews.
Source: Bacharide internal operations data, verified review aggregate (Bookaway, Trustpilot), Q2 2026.
Essaouira to Taghazout, the comfortable way.
Plan on about 1h45 for the 135 km between Essaouira and Taghazout, following the N1 through argan country and finally the N1 cliff road. Essaouira is a whitewashed, walled fishing port on the Atlantic — Portuguese-era ramparts, a working harbour full of blue boats and a steady trade wind that made it Morocco's windsurf capital.
Who makes the Essaouira to Taghazout trip
Why this trip? Most departures from Essaouira are the second half of a coast-and-city trip, or surfers and kiters moving on once the wind drops. As for Taghazout, almost everyone comes to surf — a week at a surf camp, yoga above the waves, or the right-hand point breaks in winter swell.
The road from Essaouira to Taghazout
South of Essaouira the N1 heads inland through Smimou and Tamanar's argan hills — the stretch where goats famously climb the trees — before cutting back towards the coast at Imsouane. Southbound from Imsouane the coast road passes Tamri's banana plantations and the Cap Ghir lighthouse before dropping into the surf villages. Good places to break the drive: an argan oil cooperative near Tamanar, goats in the argan trees around Smimou and the Cap Ghir lighthouse viewpoint.
Arriving in Taghazout
Taghazout is a former fishing village 20 km north of Agadir that has become Morocco's surf capital, with point breaks like Anchor Point and Killer Point and a newer resort development, Taghazout Bay, just south of it. The old village is a tangle of steep lanes; many surf houses are reached on foot from the main road. Tell us your camp's name — drivers know where each one meets guests.
Before you go
Surf season is October to April; summer is flatter, warmer and busier with Moroccan families. From Taghazout, Imsouane's long right-hander is 45 minutes further up the coast. The return leg, Taghazout to Essaouira, has its own page and the same per-vehicle pricing.
Private car, coach, grand taxi or train?
The fastest way from Essaouira to Taghazout is a private transfer: about 1 h 45 door to door for a fixed €82 for the whole vehicle. The coach is cheaper per person but adds a transfer at each end and roughly an hour of waiting; a shared grand taxi only leaves once six seats are sold.
| Option | Typical price | Journey time | Door to door | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Bacharide) | from €82 per vehicle | 1 h 45 | Yes | Fixed fare for the whole car, hotel-door pickup, luggage and child seats included, flight tracked. |
| CTM / Supratours coach | ~€10 per person | 2 h 45 | No | Cheapest option, but fixed departure times, station-to-station, and luggage is charged by the bag. |
| Shared grand taxi | ~€10 per seat | 2 h | No | Leaves only when six seats are sold. No seatbelts in the rear, no boot space for large cases. |
| Self-drive hire car | ~€45 per day + fuel | 1 h 45 | Yes | Flexible, but you handle the mountain passes, city parking and the deposit hold. |
Coach, grand taxi and rail figures are typical published fares and timings for Moroccan operators (CTM, Supratours, ONCF) and vary by season. Only the Bacharide fare is fixed and quoted at booking.
A gift from the argan biosphere
This drive crosses the UNESCO argan biosphere — kilometre after kilometre of argania spinosa trees, the only place on earth they grow. As a thank-you for travelling this road with us, every passenger receives a complimentary bottle of pure, cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil, handed over by your chauffeur.
Do I really get free argan oil on this route?
Yes. This corridor crosses the UNESCO argan biosphere, so every Bacharide booking on it includes a complimentary bottle of pure, cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil. Your chauffeur hands it over during the journey — there is nothing to add at checkout and no extra cost.
Essaouira → Taghazout questions.
How far is Essaouira from Taghazout, and which way does the driver go?+
135 km, about 1h45 by car. The usual route follows the N1 through argan country and finally the N1 cliff road, passing Imsouane.
Where can we stop between Essaouira and Taghazout?+
The driver is happy to stop at an argan oil cooperative near Tamanar, goats in the argan trees around Smimou and the Cap Ghir lighthouse viewpoint. Short photo and coffee stops are included; tell us in advance if you want a longer lunch so the timing works.
Can I get from Essaouira to Taghazout by train or bus?+
There is no railway at Essaouira, so the options are a coach (CTM or Supratours, where they run), a shared grand taxi, or a private car. Coaches are cheapest per seat but run to fixed times and stations; a private transfer from €82 covers the whole vehicle.
What should I know about arriving in Taghazout?+
The old village is a tangle of steep lanes; many surf houses are reached on foot from the main road. Tell us your camp's name — drivers know where each one meets guests.
How much is a private transfer from Essaouira to Taghazout?+
From €82 for the whole vehicle, fixed at booking with fuel and tolls included. Vans and minibuses for bigger groups are priced per vehicle too.
What if my plans change on the day?+
Message us — pickup times can be moved at no charge, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Do I really get free argan oil on this route?+
Yes. This corridor crosses the UNESCO argan biosphere, so every Bacharide booking on it includes a complimentary bottle of pure, cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil. Your chauffeur hands it over during the journey — there is nothing to add at checkout and no extra cost.
Planning a return trip?
Book your Taghazout to Essaouira transfer here — same fixed price, same standard.
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