What is the cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Essaouira?

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Essaouira is to car ferry and train and bus which costs MAD 390 - MAD 3,000 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarifa to Essaouira?

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Essaouira is to car ferry and fly and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs MAD 650 - MAD 4,700.

How far is it from Tarifa to Essaouira?

The distance between Tarifa and Essaouira is 776 km.

How do I travel from Tarifa to Essaouira without a car?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Essaouira without a car is to car ferry and train and bus via Marrakesh which takes 11h 45m and costs MAD 370 - MAD 3,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Tarifa to Essaouira, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tarifa and Essaouira?

Essaouira is 1h behind Tarifa. It is currently 3:48 AM in Tarifa and 2:48 AM in Essaouira.

Where can I stay near Essaouira?

There are 1555+ hotels available in Essaouira.

Tarifa to Essaouira - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Tarifa to Essaouira by car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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Car ferry, train, bus via Marrakesh
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1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Take the train from Tanger Ville station to Gare Casa Voyageurstrain
3. Take the train from Casablanca to Marrakechtrain
4. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
11h 45m
MAD 372–2,969
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Take the train from Tanger Ville station to Gare Casa Voyageurstrain
3. Take the bus from Far to Essaouirabus
12h 15m
MAD 390–2,977
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)plane TNG - AGA
3. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus
9h 2m
MAD 912–5,034
Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Marrakech, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Marrakech (RAK)plane TNG - RAK
3. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
7h 42m
MAD 666–4,684
Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Marrakech
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
3. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Marrakech (RAK)plane AGP - RAK
4. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
10h 12m
MAD 546–2,250
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly to Essaouira
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Essaouira (ESU)plane SVQ - ESU
8h 14m
MAD 680–3,549

Tarifa to Essaouira by car ferry, taxi, train, and bus

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11h 45mAverage Duration

MAD 372Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.3 km
Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain and Essaouira, Morocco?

There is no direct connection from Tarifa to Essaouira. However, you can take the car ferry to Port of Tangier Ville, walk to Tangier Ferry, take the taxi to Tangier, walk to Tanger Ville station, take the train to Gare Casa Voyageurs, take the train to Marrakech, walk to Marrakesh, then take the bus to Essaouira. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Tarifa to Essaouira via Port of Tangier Ville, Tangier Ferry, Tangier, Tanger Ville station, Gare Casa Voyageurs, Casa Voyageurs, Marché Central, and Far in around 12h 15m.

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