Getting around by bus and coach Morocco

Supratours is the bus company dependent on the ONCF, the Moroccan equivalent of the SNCF. With more than 60 agencies throughout the country, it serves many destinations in Morocco including Essaouira with several departures per day. Comfortable and generally punctual coaches. Do not hesitate to consult the website, you will find all the information you need to prepare your trip and it is possible to buy your ticket online. Purchases can also be made directly at the point of sale.

Certainly the most convenient system for getting around the region. Buses are very comfortable, especially the Premium ones where you are given a small bottle of water and where it is now possible to recharge your electronic devices. Arrival and departure in Essaouira are at the Bab Marrakech terminal, directly at the gates of the medina and accessible on foot. Check the timetables, knowing that connections to Marrakech or Agadir are quite frequent. And above all, don't forget to book your seats directly on the spot or online. Have a nice trip!

Departures for Tetouan (5 per day, about DH25 and about 1:30 journey), Tangier (3 per day, DH50, about 3 hours) and Fes (4 per day and 4 to 5 hours, DH75). The CTM, for once, is in the main train station, you will find some also within the medina.

From Fez, the agency of bus Supratours allows you to reach Sud Est to: Mèknès, Azrou, Khénifra, Midelt, Errachidia, Erfoud Rissani, Merzouga. Western North to: Ouazzane, Chaouen, Tetouan.

This is one of the most reliable bus companies in Morocco. For a Marrakech-Essaouira trip, two to three departures a day, with a journey time of around three hours, including a short break to stretch your legs and have a cup of tea. For Ouarzazate, several regular departures and a five-hour drive. Don't hesitate to visit the CTM website to find out about all the destinations, timetables and fares, and it's also very practical for buying tickets online without having to go anywhere.

Booking one day in advance is strongly recommended, the buses are often full!

It would be difficult to list all buses departing from Casablanca. The city is a bus station between the north and south buses. Daily, many buses serve all the towns. For example, there are a dozen buses a day towards Rabat (35 DH, 1:15 a. m.), a dozen for Marrakech (between 90 and 120 DH, 3:30 a. m., 3:30 a. m.), Agadir (between 215 and 270 DH, 6:30 p. m.) Ès… There are also many international buses from Casablanca. Another bus station is located rue des Oulad Ziane, but the companies working there are unprofessional and therefore poorly advised for basic security reasons.

You can check the timetables and buy your ticket online.

This very old private company, which has existed since 1919, provides bus services throughout the country. The air-conditioned buses offer better comfort for a price barely higher than the competition. They leave from Avenida de España, right next to the train station. Luggage is checked into the bus's hold 15 to 20 minutes before departure. CTM buses also pass through the Tangier bus station located in the southwest of the city. It is easiest to book your ticket directly on the website.

One of the most professional coach companies in Morocco.

In 2019, Tangier got a new, modern bus station, but it is quite far from the city center. Located 10 km southwest of the city, it is part of the integrated development of Tangier-Metropolis. The station has a passenger terminal and can accommodate 50 coaches. They serve all of Morocco, from distant Marrakech to neighboring Chefchaouen. Please note that tickets must be purchased before boarding. The bus station also has a large parking lot for large cabs.

The small reception office of the CTM company is located a little off-center in the new city in the Azlef district. It provides bus transportation to various cities, but also courier services, useful if you have a parcel or luggage to send. Many daily departures to Marrakech, Agadir, El Jadida. Do not hesitate to consult the website to check the timetable, which may be subject to change; you can even buy tickets online. Definitely the best way to travel at low cost.

Leaving the medina via Bab Doukkala, you arrive at the bus station, a vast modern rectangular building surrounded by a huge car park. Inaugurated in 1982, it replaced the old bus station formerly located on Jemaâ el-Fna Square. It is in the lobby where passengers buy tickets. Each company, including Supratours and CTM, has a ticket office and offers different routes. Please note: no tickets are issued on board the coaches.

This small and friendly tourism and transport company mainly offers bus rentals. In 12 seats version for small groups or 48 seats for larger groups, the company collaborates with many tour operators. The drivers, originally from the Tangier region, know the Moroccan roads and tracks perfectly, and all speak French. The vehicles are very well maintained. The establishment has the approval to make you discover the whole Moroccan territory.