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Small museum inside a restored riad presenting local history, music and crafts, useful for understanding Essaouira beyond its sea walls.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from El Jadida to Essaouira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Jadida to Essaouira will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 buses that leave El Jadida for Essaouira every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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CONFORTThe table below shows live departures for El Jadida to Essaouira coaches for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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CONFORT | 10:45 El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) | 5h30 | 16:15 Essaouira (الصويرة) | 0 changesdirect | |
CONFORT | 14:45 El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) | 4h30 | 19:15 Essaouira (الصويرة) | 0 changesdirect | |
CONFORT | 18:30 El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) | 4h15 | 22:45 Essaouira (الصويرة) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from El Jadida to Essaouira run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:10, the last at 17:30. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 9:10 |
Last bus 17:30 |
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Small museum inside a restored riad presenting local history, music and crafts, useful for understanding Essaouira beyond its sea walls.
Contemporary gallery showing rotating exhibitions by Moroccan and international artists in a refined medina setting near the ramparts.
Long-running art gallery known for strong collections of local painting and sculpture, reflecting Essaouira's modern artistic identity.
Walled old town of narrow lanes, houses, craft shops and squares, best explored on foot for architecture, markets and everyday local life.
Wide sandy shoreline popular for long walks, sea air and sunset views, with room to watch watersports and camel or horse rides.
Open square near the harbour and medina entrance, lively with pedestrians and street scenes, and a practical starting point for exploration.
Wood-fired sardines, usually grilled fresh at the port with chermoula. Essaouira’s fishing heritage makes them a defining local staple.
A fragrant fish tagine with chermoula, tomatoes, peppers and preserved lemon. It reflects Essaouira’s Atlantic catch and Moroccan spice traditions.
A rich seafood soup of fish and shellfish with tomatoes, herbs and spices. Common in coastal homes and restaurants around the medina and port.
Refined restaurant in a restored house, specialising in creative Moroccan cuisine with an intimate, romantic atmosphere.
Elegant medina restaurant serving polished Moroccan cooking, including tagines and pastilla, in a stylish riad atmosphere.
Popular seafood restaurant by the harbour, known for very fresh grilled fish and shellfish in a simple, lively setting.
Budget-friendly compared with many coastal tourist spots. Riads, casual dining and taxis are generally affordable, though prices rise in the medina and peak season.
Service may be included, but 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up in cafés. For taxis, round up the fare or add 5-10 MAD for helpful service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Jadida to Essaouira by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essaouira, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most El Jadida to Essaouira buses use the El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) to Essaouira (الصويرة) station pair. Use this guide to compare El Jadida and Essaouira bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) is 1 km from El Jadida city centre. Public transport options include:
El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)). ATMs are available at El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)).
Ticket office support is available at El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)).
Available at El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Jadida, Av. Mohamed V (Gare routière) (الجديدة، شارع محمد الخامس (المحطة الطرقية)): Limited accessibility for disabled passengers.
Essaouira (الصويرة) is 1 km from Essaouira city centre. Public transport options include:
Essaouira (الصويرة) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Essaouira (الصويرة). ATMs are available at Essaouira (الصويرة).
Ticket office support is available at Essaouira (الصويرة).
Available at Essaouira (الصويرة): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essaouira (الصويرة): Basic accessibility features are available for passengers.
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