How to Get From Mirleft to Sidi Ifni (And Vice Versa)
Last Updated on 23rd January 2026 by Jessie
Travelling between Mirleft and Sidi Ifni? This quick guide explains all your transport options – from shared taxis to local buses and travel tips along the way.
Without a hire car, traversing Morocco’s surf coast can be a little harder to wrap your head around. But entirely possible! Dozens of locals make the voyage from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni (or vice versa) all day, every day. So let’s take a few leaves out of their books as I share three easy ways to travel between Mirleft and Sidi Ifni.
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Moroccan Travel Essentials
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- Find the best local tours with GetYourGuide. It’s the easiest way to visit places like Paradise Valley or Timlalin Dunes.
- Make sure you’re connected as soon as you get off the plane with Airalo’s Moroccan eSIM.
- Set up a Wise travel card to save on international transaction fees.
- And if you’re working online (or want to watch Netflix in your downtime) I highly recommend getting set up with a SurfShark VPN.
And you’re sorted.
Taxi from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni
My preferred way to travel from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni is by taxi. Cheap, fast and reliable. In the centre of Mirleft, you will find the taxi rank; it’s listed as ‘Station de Taxis’ on Google Maps. There will be a man standing by the taxis, directing hopeful passengers. Tell him you want to go to Sidi Ifni, and he will point you to the right car.
You will have to wait until the whole car is full. On a Sunday (souk day) when I visited Sidi Ifni, this only took 5 minutes. The drive takes around 30 minutes, with a few passengers getting in and out along the way.
For a collective taxi from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni (or vice versa), you will pay 15dh (€1.50) per person.
If you are travelling in the opposite direction, you will find the grand taxi station in the north end of Sidi Ifni, ‘Station Taxi du Tiznit‘ on Google Maps. Just tell one of the men that you want to go to Mirleft, and it’s the same story. If you hadn’t guessed, this is also where you can catch a taxi to Tiznit.
Bus from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni
For a slightly cheaper option, you can opt to catch the local bus from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni. These are the dark green coloured buses. They have ‘Luxe Transport’ written on the side. Somewhat of a misnomer. Departure times are less frequent than taxis, with buses leaving every 2 hours. So you may have to wait a little longer.
In Mirleft, buses park just beside the taxi rank, ‘Station de Taxis‘. In Sidi Ifni, you will find the buses in the centre of the village, near the field where the weekly souk is held. See ‘Luxe Transport‘ on Google Maps.
The bus line is number 18 and runs between Sidi Ifni and Tiznit. Confirm with the driver that the bus is headed in your desired direction, and you can purchase the ticket on board.
A bus ticket from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni (and vice versa) will cost 12dh (€1.20).
Bike Between Mirleft and Sidi Ifni
Okay, this one’s not for everyone. There is no bike path along the road from Mirleft to Sidi Ifni, so don’t expect a leisurely cycle. But I have seen a fair few keen adventurers bike-packing between the surf villages, and it seems like a pretty dreamy way to take in the landscape.
Sidi Ifni is 32km south of Mirleft. So by bike, it would take between 1 – 1.5 hours to reach. There are a few smaller villages with cafes along the way. Plus, the much-coveted Legzira Beach just 10km north of Sidi Ifni. So I suppose you could make it a leisurely endeavour if you wished.
The roads are fairly wide, with some sharp, occasional bends. Moroccan drivers can be pretty enthusiastic, so keep your wits about you. And I don’t mean to spook you, but do make sure you always have travel insurance in Morocco. I highly recommend SafetyWing.
If you are visiting Sidi Ifni, you must make a trip to the weekly Souk. I’ve shared all the details here.
More tips:
- Essential Moroccan Travel Info
- Mirleft Travel Guide
- Sidi Ifni Souk
- Top 10 Things to Do in Mirleft
- Best Cafes and Restaurants in Mirleft
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