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Reasonable taxi fare?

by maziegurl Online Now Apr 23, 2010 at 4:22 AM

Hi I have been quoted £130 return fare for a taxi from Marrakesh to Essaouira (not sure what this is in local currency). Is this reasonable? Haven't looked into buses but I'll be traveling with kids so looking for the most convenient way to get there. Thanks in advance

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  • Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by austen1973 Online Now Apr 23, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    hi, that would be around 1,500 dirhams for about 200kms drive so i would say not expensive. yes, bus would be cheaper but not very comfy especially if you have kids. enjoy !

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    Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by earthflyer Online Now Apr 23, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    You will find a rough guide to prices for CTM buses in Morocco between Marrakech and Essaouira on my pages.

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    Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by windcity Online Now Apr 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    The price of a Taxi from Marrakech to Essaouira is 600Dh, If you need a number for an English speaking driver, please contact me again via VT email.... Sue

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    Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by windcity Online Now Apr 23, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    600DH = £48

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    Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by angiebabe Online Now Apr 24, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    yes Sue/Windcitys price info is more what the price should be. and actually thats also around what a whole days grande taxi hire should be - also consider just gettting a rental car and use it to enjoy sights around Essaouira as well. the drive down to Agadir from there is very interesting and so is the road back up from Agadir to Marrakech - a good circuit. If youre worried about driving in Morocco its also been enjoyable for me and with good defensive driving skills about as safe as anywhere.

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    by angiebabe Online Now Apr 24, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    yes Sue/Windcitys price info is more what the price should be. and actually thats also around what a whole days grande taxi hire should be - also consider just gettting a rental car and use it to enjoy sights around Essaouira as well. the drive down to Agadir from there is very interesting and so is the road back up from Agadir to Marrakech - a good circuit. If youre worried about driving in Morocco its also been enjoyable for me and with good defensive driving skills about as safe as anywhere.

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  • Re: Reasonable taxi fare?

    by DrLeila Online Now Mar 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Sounds excessive to me. We pay 3,000 Dh to local guys to pick us up from airport although it might be more if we didn't hire cars from them regularly. 6,000 Dh is the max to spend on aiport pick up and drop off.

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