Address Taxi Arganier in Essaouira

17 rue Oualili, Lotissement 5. Essaouira, Morocco

Taxi Arganier phone number

Call us +212.667.158.272

Private transfer from Essaouira with Taxi Arganier

Private transfer Essaouira from 20€

Mogador, UNESCO medina and Atlantic coast — your driver has been based here since 2010.
Instant confirmation, payment on board, free cancellation.

Immediate confirmation - Payment on board - Free cancellation

At a glance

The essential things to know before booking your transfer from Essaouira with Taxi Arganier.

Price

From 20€

fixed rate, tolls included

Duration

15 min – 1 h

everywhere in Morocco

Ability

1 to 17

passengers according to vehicle

Availability

24/7

confirmation in less than 30 min

Air conditioning Wi-Fi on board Complimentary water Baggage included Credit card or cash Free cancellation 24 hours

Customer reviews

Trusted by travellers

Over 800 verified reviews on Google, TripAdvisor and Trustpilot — punctual drivers, recent vehicles, easy WhatsApp booking.

Why choose Taxi Arganier for your transfer from Essaouira?

Local business Essaouira

Taxi Arganier has been based in Essaouira since 2010, in the very heart of the city. Our drivers know every alley of the medina, every door (Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala), every access to the port and the Skala. You don't arrive at a stranger's house: you find a host there.

Driver from Essaouira

Your driver was born and raised in Essaouira. He tells you about the trade winds blowing off the sea, the best cafes facing the ramparts, the spice market behind the Skala. It's not a GPS, it's a real informal guide included in your private transfer.

Stop cooperative argan women

On the road from Marrakech via the N1, we offer an optional stop at a women's argan cooperative. There you discover the traditional extraction of argan oil, symbol of the region, and leave with an authentic souvenir before reaching Mogador.

Fixed price, tolls included

The price announced when booking is the final price. Tolls on the N1 and R207, parking at the gates of the medina, waiting to disembark your ESU flight — everything is included. No surprises on arrival.

Our fleet

Choose the vehicle that suits your group and your budget. All our taxis are air-conditioned, regularly maintained and driven by experienced professional drivers.

Black Renault sedan Taxi Arganier - private transfer Essaouira Marrakech

Standard sedan

Renault Talisman

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary water
  • Baby seat
Premium sedan Skoda Superb Taxi Arganier - VIP transfer

Premium sedan

Skoda Superb

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Leather seats
  • Water & snacks
  • Baby seat
Sedan Nissan Taxi Arganier - comfort transfer Morocco

Comfort sedan

Nissan Sentra

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary water
  • Bluetooth
SUV Skoda Kodiaq 7 seats Taxi Arganier - family or group transfer

7-seat SUV

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Comfort 4x4
  • Complimentary water
  • Baby seat
Minivan Hyundai H1 8 seats Taxi Arganier - group and luggage transfer

8-seat minivan

Hyundai H1

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • XL boot
  • Complimentary water
Opel Vivaro 9-seater minibus Taxi Arganier - large group transfer

9-seater minibus

Opel Vivaro

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • XXL space
  • Complimentary water

Book in 4 steps

A simple and transparent process to confirm your transfer in minutes.

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Book online

2 minute form or direct call to +212 667 158 272.

02

Quick confirmation

Email and SMS with the driver's contact details in less than 30 minutes.

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Punctual driver

Present at the scheduled time, flight tracking included in case of delay.

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Enjoy the ride

Payment on board in cash or credit card. Free water and Wi-Fi.

Transparent prices for your transfer from Essaouira

Fixed price per vehicle, tolls and baggage included, without meter or hidden charges. The price is confirmed to you before departure; Payment is made on board (cash, credit card or transfer), without deposit.

Fares from Essaouira (city)
Destination1 - 3 people4 - 7 people8+
Sidi Kaouki20€25€On quote
Imessouane60€75€On quote
Marrakech70€80€On quote
Safi70€80€On quote
Agadir70€85€On quote
Taghazout70€85€On quote
Oualidia120€140€On quote
El Jadida130€150€On quote
Imlil130€150€On quote
Taroudant140€170€On quote
Casablanca150€180€On quote
Ouarzazate175€200€On quote
Mohammedia190€230€On quote
Rabat220€250€On quote
Fez370€400€On quote
Tangier370€420€On quote
Chefchaouen420€490€On quote

Rates valid 24/7, public holidays included. −10% discount on round trips booked together. Group quote (8 passengers and more) within 24 hours on request.

Taxi Arganier in Essaouira — private door-to-door transfer 24/7
15 min – 1 heverywhere in Morocco
About the journey

Private transfer Essaouira: door-to-door 24/7 from the Atlantic coast

Essaouira is a city apart: its white ramparts facing the Atlantic, its blue streets listed as UNESCO heritage since 2001, its port where blue boats sway in the trade winds. Getting there by collective taxi or bus can be an obstacle course. A private transfer with Taxi Arganier, you can be sure of arriving directly at your riad, your hotel or your guest house, at the time you have set — without stopovers, without excess baggage, without detours.

Because our head office is located at 17 rue Oualili, in Essaouira itself, we do not send a driver from far away: we are already there. Since 2010, Mohamed and his team have served the city in all seasons, whether the trade winds blow at 40 km/h or the Gnaoua festival has tripled traffic in the medina. It’s this proximity — and our 800+ 5/5 reviews — that makes the difference between a simple taxi and a real welcome service.

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Pick-up in Essaouira

Your driver picks you up exactly where you are. In the medina, pick-up is at the most accessible doors: Bab Marrakech (parking on the Marrakech side) or Bab Doukkala (northern access). The riads located in the pedestrian streets benefit from a luggage carrying service to the vehicle, parked closest. For hotel guests Skala ou dans les auberges du fishing port, a precise meeting area is communicated when booking.

Are you staying in Diabat, Ghazoua or Sidi Kaouki? No problem: our knowledge of the territory covers the 30 km of the surrounding Atlantic coastline. A simple WhatsApp message to +212 667 158 272 is enough to adjust the starting point, even the day before.

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Routes taken

Two main routes depending on your destination. To Marrakech, the R207 then the N8 offer a journey of 190 km in approximately 2 hours 30 minutes through the argan hills, with the possibility of a cooperative stop on request. Towards Agadir, the N1 runs along the Atlantic coast for 280 km (~3h30): a panoramic route often preferred by travelers discovering southern Morocco. Towards Casablanca, we take the N8 then the A7 motorway to connect the 440 km (~4h30) in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

Tolls (N1, A7, R207) are systematically included in the fixed price displayed — in accordance with our policy. transparent pricing.

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Vehicle adapted to each group

A couple on a getaway to a riad in the medina will choose the air-conditioned sedan (3 seats + luggage) for its discretion and ease of access to pedestrian doors. A family with surfboards for Sidi Kaouki will ride in the minivan 6-8 places : XXL trunk, board attachments, child seats available on request. A group of around twenty participants coming for the Gnaoua festival or a business seminar will settle in the 17-seater minibus, designed for long, comfortable stages.

Whatever the vehicle, each passenger has free mineral water, adjustable air conditioning and a French or English speaking driver.

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Reservation and payment

Book using the online form at resa.taxi-essaouira-marrakech.com — 2 minutes, immediate confirmation by email. Do you prefer WhatsApp? Write to +212 667 158 272, available 24/7. No deposit is required: you pay on board, in cash or by transfer, in dirhams or euros. A round trip? There −10% discount is automatically applied on the second journey.

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Why choose Essaouira

Essaouira (formerly Mogador) is often described as the antidote to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Its medina, classified UNESCO en 2001, has preserved its 18th century Portuguese plan: ocher stone ramparts, Skala towers facing the Atlantic, craft souks (thuja marquetry, Berber silver jewelry). The trade winds reign here almost all year round, maintaining a mild temperature between 18 and 22°C even in July — a welcome relief in the middle of the Moroccan summer. The fishing port, still very active, unloads sardines and sea bream every morning on the colorful stalls on the quay. In June, the festival Gnaoua & Musiques du Monde transforms the medina into an open-air stage: the opportunity to schedule a transfer early in the morning, before the influx.

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Drop-off points in and around Essaouira

As the medina is largely pedestrianized, drop-off and pick-up points are standardized to save time:

  • Bab Marrakech — main car park on the Marrakech-Agadir side, ideal for the R207/N1 axis.
  • Bab Doukkala — northern access to the medina, close to inns and fondouks.
  • Fishing port — for hotels or riads in the maritime district.
  • City Skala — northern ramparts, 5 minutes walk from Place Moulay Hassan.
  • Sidi Kaouki — surf village 25 km south, direct transfer from/to the medina (~ 35 min).
  • Diabat — village 4 km to the south-east, accessible by sedan via asphalt track.
  • Ghazoua — coastal village in the north, on the road to Safi and Oualidia.
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Air and road connections

L'Essaouira-Mogador airport (ESU) is located 18 km from the medina, approximately 20 minutes. Please note: commercial flights are seasonal (April to October), mainly from Paris and a few European cities. Outside of this period, the reference airport remains Marrakech-Menara (RAK), 190 km away, served all year round. From RAK, a private transfer Marrakech-Essaouira lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is the most comfortable option. Since theAgadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA), at 280 km, the transfer to Essaouira prend ~3 h 30.

Would you like to discover the city for a day from Marrakech? Visit our page excursions from Marrakech to Essaouira for a tailor-made program.

3 categories of vehicles

Which vehicle for your transfer from Essaouira?

From solo travel to large groups: three families of vehicles, the same level of service.

1 to 3 passengers

Sedan — Couple or solo traveler in riad medina

Ideal for 1 to 3 passengers with suitcases. Easy access to car parks at the Medina gates (Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala). Air conditioning, mineral water, bilingual driver. Perfect for reaching a riad from Marrakech or ESU airport.

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up to 17 passengers

Minibus — Gnaoua festival group or seminar

Up to 17 passengers in a recent, air-conditioned minibus. Perfect for groups arriving in Marrakech-Menara or Agadir for the Gnaoua festival, organized honeymoons, business seminars. Single support for the whole group.

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Airport, city or excursion: enjoy a comfortable private transfer, at a fixed price, with immediate confirmation.

  • Immediate confirmation
  • Payment on board
  • Free cancellation
The Taxi Arganier experience

Axe Essaouira — Marrakech (190 km, ~2 h 30)

Departing from Essaouira, travel to Marrakech, Agadir and Casablanca with a private driver.

The Marrakech-Essaouira axis is our historic and most traveled route. The R207 road crosses the foothills of the Atlas before joining the plain of the argan tree, these thorny trees endemic to Morocco where you may come across a few goats perched in the branches. Halfway, our drivers offer an optional stop at a women's argan cooperative, to discover oil extraction and leave with a certified local product. A private transfer Marrakech with Taxi Arganier, it is as much a journey as a first dive into the identity of the region. Also check out our page transfer-taxi.html to understand all the advantages of a private taxi compared to public transport.

Arganier Taxi in Essaouira — door-to-door private transfer Essaouira

Axe Essaouira — Agadir & Casablanca

Towards the south, the N1 runs along the Atlantic over kilometers of dunes and empty beaches before reaching Agadir (~3h30). It's a less traveled route but spectacular, especially at the end of the day when the sun sets over the ocean. Towards the north, the Essaouira-Casablanca connection (~4h30) takes the N8 then the motorway: efficient and comfortable to reach Mohammed V airport or the center of the economic capital. In any case, your private driver is briefed on road conditions in real time and adapts the route if necessary. For the journey to the south, find all the information on our page Agadir transfer. Departing from Essaouira, Taxi Arganier serves the major cities and tourist destinations of Morocco: Marrakech, Agadir et Casablanca, by simple reservation.

Practical information for your journey from Essaouira

InformationDetail
Departure/arrival address medinaBab Marrakech ou Bab Doukkala (parking accessible)
Minimum reservation1 hour before departure (ideal: 24 hours)
LuggageIncluded (suitcases, sports bags, surfboards on request)
PaymentCash or transfer — on board — EUR or MAD
CancelationFree up to 24 hours before departure
Round trip discount−10% on the return

Services included with your taxi from Essaouira

Guaranteed fixed rate

— The price confirmed when booking is the final price. No increase at night, weekend or public holidays.

Driver based in Essaouira

— Field knowledge of the medina, the port and surrounding villages (Diabat, Sidi Kaouki, Ghazoua).

Suivi de vol ESU/RAK

— In the event of a delay, your driver will wait at no extra charge. Valid for seasonal flights from ESU airport and for Marrakech-Menara.

Flotte 1-17 places

— Sedan, minivan and minibus available 24/7 for any group, from honeymoon to business seminar.

Languages ​​spoken

— French, English, Arabic Darija. Your driver adapts to your language for a warm welcome from the airport.

800+ avis 5/5

— Google, TripAdvisor and Trustpilot confirm 15 years of impeccable service departing from and arriving in Essaouira.

Book your transfer from Essaouira 24/7

Book your transfer from Essaouira 24/7

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What you receive upon confirmation:

  • Name and photo of assigned driver
  • Driver direct contact number
  • Exact pick-up point (medina gate, ESU terminal, hotel address)
  • Final all-inclusive price

Cancellation conditions

Taxi Arganier applies a flexible cancellation policy, designed for travelers whose plans may change.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time: no penalty, no administration fees. If your flight or train is cancelled, send a simple WhatsApp message and we'll reschedule your transfer for a date that suits you.

Between 24 hours and 2 hours before departure, compensation of 50% of the fare may be requested for long distance journeys (Casablanca, Agadir). For short journeys (ESU-medina, Sidi Kaouki), cancellation remains free up to 2 hours before.

No deposit is required upon reservation. You pay only on board, in cash or by transfer, in Moroccan dirhams or euros. This absence of deposit reflects our mutual trust, built since 2010 with our customers around the world.

Need a transfer?

A service sur-mesure at your disposal

Departure from your home, hotel or airport. Travel in peace with an experienced driver.

  • Professional driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Available 24/7

FAQs — private transfer from Essaouira

The fixed price for a private transfer Marrakech-Essaouira starts at 55 € for 1 to 3 passengers in a sedan. A 6-8 seat minivan costs around €90, a 17 seat minibus from €150. These prices include tolls (R207/N8), air conditioning and mineral water on board. A return trip benefits from a −10% discount on the second journey. No deposit required: you pay on board.

Comptez environ 2 h 30 under normal conditions via the R207 and the N8. This delay can increase to 3 hours during long weekends or in June during the Gnaoua festival, when traffic in the medina is heavy. Your driver, a native of Essaouira, knows the route variants to avoid congestion.

Yes, it is one of the most emblematic images of the road between Marrakech and Essaouira. THE goats perched in the argan trees are found mainly between Chichaoua and the Tiznit region. Your driver points out the spots and happily stops for photos. On the same road, an optional stop in a female argan cooperative is offered to see traditional oil extraction.

Absolument. L'Essaouira-Mogador airport (ESU) is located only 18 km from the medina, approximately 20 minutes by private transfer. Taxi Arganier operates this route 24/7 and monitors flight arrivals to adapt the pick-up time. Please note: commercial flights to ESU are seasonal (April to October) ; outside of this period, Marrakech Airport (RAK) is the main alternative.

The CTM bus connects Marrakech to Essaouira in 3 to 3:30 hours from the bus station, without home pick-up and with only one departure in the morning. A private transfer Essaouira with Taxi Arganier leaves at the time you choose, directly from your riad, your hotel or the airport, and drops off at the precise point you indicate. No suitcases to manage in the aisles, no changes en route, no delays linked to other passengers.

Oui. Sidi Kaouki est un spot de surf et kitesurf 25 km south of Essaouira (around 35 min). If you arrive from Agadir via the N1, Sidi Kaouki is almost on the road and the stop only generates a slight detour. If you are arriving from Marrakech, this is a ~50 km diversion; simply notify your driver when booking and we will adjust the journey without any major surcharge.

Oui : −10% on the return journey for any return trip booked simultaneously. The discount is automatically applied when booking online at resa.taxi-essaouira-marrakech.com or on request via WhatsApp. It is valid regardless of the destination (Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca, ESU airport).

Yes, provided you mention it when booking. For 1-2 planches courtes, our minivan has sufficient trunk space. For long boards (longboard, kitesurf) or several boards, we reserve the appropriate minibus with luggage rack. Sidi Kaouki is one of the most requested surfing destinations, and our drivers are used to handling equipment with care.

Le minivan 6-8 places is ideal: it comfortably accommodates 6 passengers with their suitcases, without sacrificing space or comfort. If the group is traveling with bulky equipment (surfing, strollers, seminar equipment), the 17-seater minibus offers an XXL trunk. Specify the number of pieces of luggage when booking and we will advise you on the most suitable vehicle.

Yes. Taxi Arganier accepts payment in euros or Moroccan dirhams (MAD), in cash, directly on board upon arrival. No deposit is required before departure. Bank transfer is also possible for group transfers or companies wishing to be billed. All prices are displayed in euros on our site for your convenience.

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Taxi Arganier serves all major cities and tourist sites in Morocco with fixed and transparent rates.

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