South Atlantic Coast (Morocco)

The South Atlantic Coast of Morocco, home to some great beach towns, is more laid-back than its northern counterpart.

Towns

 * - best-known for its beaches, the town is a nice example of modern Morocco, with less emphasis on history and culture. Take the local bus for a few cents and go 2 or 3 villages north, where there are more beaches.
 * - an ancient sea-side town newly rediscovered by tourists. From mid June to August the beaches are packed but any other time and you'll be the only person there. Good music and great people.
 * - usually visited to see the Cascades d'Immouzer.
 * - more industrial city but worth a day trip to see the pottery quarter.
 * and its neighbouring towns of Tamraght and Aourir (the latter two also known as "Banana Village").

By bus
The cities at the south Atlantic coast are not connected by train, so your other option is the mostly reliable bus network operated by several companies (see Morocco overview page). A trip from Marrakech to Agadir takes about 3½ hours.

By road
If you are travelling with a car, you can easily access the south via the stable road network.

By plane

 * Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Get around
Between Essaouira and Agadir it is very easy to catch an intercity bus anywhere along the way. During the day there is one bus about every hour. While CTM and Supratours are not allowed to pick up additional passengers, local intercity buses do not have such a restriction. This is a great way to explore the coast including places like Taghazout, Aourir and others between these two cities without issues. The regular price for the full distance is 50 dirham, 2.5 hr.