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Getting TO/AROUND: There are three types of inter-city buses to and from Marrakech. Firstly, at the bus station, opposite Bab Doukkala, there are the private bus companies, which operate to all major cities, including many every day to Tangier, Agadir, Essaouira, Goulimine and Casablanca. The buses look fine, but they don't use airconditioning and they stop frequently to pick up passengers and sometimes just to do a bit of shopping in local markets. Only use these buses, if there is no alternative. The passengers who use them are more than 95% locals.
Then there are the Supra Tours buses, which are run by the state rail company. They are fast, direct and use their airconditioning. More than 90% of their passengers are foreign tourists, but usually these buses are full. So, it is essential that you go to the Supra Tours office, next to the train station, and book your ticket the day before you plan to travel. They run to Agadir, Essaouira, Smara and Goulimine
Thirdly, there is the state-run CTM company, which operates from an office in the centre of Gueliz. The passengers on these are about a 70/30 split between locals and foreigners. They are fast, direct and use their airconditoning and, in my opinion, they are even better than Supra Tours. They run buses to many destinations, including Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Rabat, Taroudannt, Ouarzazate, Zagora and Goulimine.
To give you some idea of times and prices, a CTM bus to Ouarzazate cost DH70 and took more than 4 hours; a Supra Tours bus to Essaouira cost DH65 and took just under 4 hours. On all of these buses, you will have to pay at least DH5 extra for each piece of heavy baggage.
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mvtouring Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:43 UTC
Here kitty kitty, the man has brekkies for you . Lovely page ;-) | Jim_Eliason Mon May 21, 2007 13:30 UTC
great tips! I hope to get the chance to return to explore more Morocco! | SWFC_Fan Sat May 5, 2007 09:32 UTC
Excellent tips and photos, Ian! I enjoyed a week in this great city in February. I loved the foodstalls on Djemaa el-Fna but, as you say, the atmosphere is certainly better than the food. | Jawnuta Wed May 2, 2007 07:48 UTC
great tips, thanks! |
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