How to Get to Imsouane, Morocco

Last Updated on 9th December 2025 by Jessie

Wondering how to get to Imsouane? This guide covers all your transport options—from Agadir, Taghazout, or Essaouira – plus local tips to make your trip smooth.

Imsouane is a small fishing village situated in the Sousa-Massa region of Morocco’s central coast. There are no bus or train routes directly to Imsouane, so transport to the village is a little less straightforward than the likes of Taghazout and Tamraght. But fear not, I have composed this conclusive guide on how to get to Imsouane, so you don’t have to miss out on your shot at North Africa’s most glorified wave.

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Which Airport is Closest to Imsouane?

The closest airport to Imsouane is Essaouira-Mogador, 85km north of the village. However, international flights into Essaouira are limited, so depending on where you’re coming from, Agadir Al Massira (118km) or Marrakesh Menara (260km) will likely be your best bets.

Getting to Imsouane from Essaouira

There are no direct buses connecting Essaouira and Imsouane, so your transport options are: shuttle, private taxi, bus/taxi combo, or hire a car and drive.

Shuttle from Essaouira to Imsouane

The company Souk to Surf runs daily shuttle buses from Essaouira to Imsouane. Tickets cost €12 per person (including luggage) and can be purchased online.

See all Souk to Surf routes to Imsouane below.

Taxi from Essaouira to Imsouane

From the Grand Taxi Station (Gare des Grand Taxi) in Essaouira, you can catch a taxi to Imsouane. You will pay for the whole car, so the more people you have to share the trip with, the more financially sound it will be.

Find an eager taxi driver, make your request, and expect to barter a little. I can’t give an exact price, but 100dh (€10) or less, per person, is pretty reasonable.

Bus from Essaouira to Tamanar

You can catch a CTM bus from Essaouira to Tamanar, then catch a taxi to Imsouane.

Buses leave from the CTM station in Essaouira at 14:30, 16:30 and 19:30 and take between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the route.

Bus ticket: 45dh (around €4.50).

From Tamanar, a taxi to Imsouane will take 30 minutes and cost around 100dh (€10) for the whole car.

Getting to Imsouane from Agadir

Once again, your transport options for getting from Agadir to Imsouane are: shuttle, taxi (collective or private), bus/taxi combo, or hire a car.

Shuttle from Agadir to Imsouane

The Souk to Surf shuttle from Agadir to Imsouane costs €12 per person and takes 2 hours. This is the most straightforward option.

Taxi from Agadir Airport to Imsouane

If flying into Agadir Al Massira, you can catch a taxi directly from the airport to Imsouane. Just outside the departures hall, you will find the taxi rank. All of the taxis follow a set fare guide (you will see a sign indicating all routes and prices), so you don’t need to barter.

A private taxi from Agadir Airport to Imsouane will cost 750dh (€75). Which is fairly steep, so finding pals to share the ride with is advised.

There is an extra fee of 20dh (€2) for each large piece of luggage.

Taxi from Agadir City to Imsouane

Alternatively, you can minimise the cost by taking the airport bus to the centre of Agadir and catching a collective taxi from there.

A one-way bus ticket from the airport to the main bus station in Agadir (Gare des Routière) costs 50dh (€5) per person.

From there, you will need to catch a petit taxi (the small orange ones) to Batoire Taxi Station. It’s an 8-minute drive and will cost a few euros (10-20dh).

Collective taxis regularly depart from Batoire towards Imsouane/Essaouira. You will share the ride with other passengers heading in that direction, and the taxi will depart once full. I am not sure of the exact price, but it’s likely 70-100dh (€7-10) per person.

See this helpful guide on catching taxis in Morocco.

Alternatively, a private taxi from Agadir city to Imsouane would cost between 600dh-900dh (€60-€90).

Local Bus From Agadir to Imsouane

Although there is no direct bus route from Agadir to Imsouane, you can catch the local bus to Tamri and then catch a taxi to Imsouane. From Place Salam in Agadir Line 33 leaves every 30-40 minutes, travelling through Tamraght and Taghazout towards Tamri.

Bus ticket: 9dh (around €0.90)

Tickets are purchased from the driver. The bus trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Be aware that these local buses are often late.

From Tamri, you can catch a taxi to Imsouane. The drive takes 30 minutes, and the car should cost around 100dh (€10).

CTM Bus from Agadir To Imsouane

If you would prefer a more comfortable and reliable bus option, you can catch a CTM bus from Agadir to Tamanar, then catch a taxi to Imsouane.

The buses leave from the CTM station in Agadir at 08:15, 11:30 and 13:30, and the trip takes 2 hours. You can purchase tickets on the CTM website.

Bus ticket: 55dh (around €5.50).

From Tamanar, a taxi to Imsouane will take 30 minutes and cost around 100dh (€10).

Getting to Imsouane from Marrakech

Apologies for the repetition, but to get from Marrakech to Imsouane, your transport options are: shuttle, private taxi, or hire car.

Shuttle from Marrakech to Imsouane

The Souk to Surf shuttle from Marrakech to Imsouane costs €30 per person. The drive takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Taxi from Marrakech to Imsouane

As with Essaouira, it’s possible to catch a grand taxi from Marrakech to Imsouane. It’s just a case of heading to the taxi station, making the request, and bartering a little with the driver.

Expect to pay between 1500-2500dh (€150-250) for the whole car.

Getting to Imsouane from Taghazout or Tamraght

You cannot catch a bus to Imsouane from Taghazout or Tamraght. The best option (easiest and still relatively affordable) is the Souk to Surf shuttle.

Souk to Surf Shuttle to Imsouane

FROM	PRICE	TIME
Agadir	€12	2 hours
Tamraght	€12	1 hour 30 minutes
Taghazout	€12	1 hour 15 minutes
Essaouira	€12	1 hour 40 minutes
Sidi Kaouki	€18	1 hour 55 minutes
Marrakech	€30	4 hours 45 minutes

Taxis from Tamraght or Taghazout to Imsouane

Alternatively, you can make your way to Batoire taxi station in Agadir, and catch a collective taxi from there (as above).

You can either catch the bus (L32 or L33) from Tamraght or Taghazout to Place Salam in Agadir, then walk a further 5 minutes to Batoire. The bus ticket costs 5.5dh (€0.55) and can be purchased from the driver.

Or you can catch a collective taxi from the centre of Taghazout (or the main road in Tamraght) and ask the driver to take you to ‘Batoire’. The fare is 10dh (€1) per person.

Day Trips to Imsouane

Alternatively, you can get a taste of Imsouane with a quick day trip from Tamraght or Taghazout. Many hostels and surf camps offer excursions to Imsouane either as part of a surf package or as an additional extra.

Check out my top recommendations for Tamraght hostels and surf camps, and Taghazout hostels.

See more day trip ideas from Taghazout.

Bon voyage.

More tips:

• Comprehensive Travel Guide for Imsouane
• Tamraght Travel Guide
• Essaouira Travel Guide
• Taghazout Travel Guide
• Mirleft Travel Guide

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