The Historic City Walls of Essaouira

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Sais to the City Walls in Essaouira, take the N1 road heading towards Essaouira. The journey will take approximately 3 hours. Once you arrive in Essaouira, look for signs directing you to the medina. The City Walls are located just outside the medina entrance. Parking is available near the walls, but be prepared to pay a small fee for parking, which typically ranges from 5 to 20 MAD depending on the duration.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach the City Walls from Sais using public transportation, head to the local bus station and take a bus heading to Essaouira. The bus ride will take around 3 to 4 hours. Once you arrive at the Essaouira bus station, exit and walk towards the medina; you should see signs directing you to the City Walls. The distance from the bus station to the City Walls is about 1 km, which is a 10-15 minute walk.

• Grand Taxi

  Another option is to take a grand taxi from Sais to Essaouira. Grand taxis can be found at designated taxi stands and are typically shared with other passengers. The fare is usually around 300 MAD per person, and the journey lasts approximately 3 hours. Upon arrival in Essaouira, you can ask the driver to drop you off near the medina entrance, from where the City Walls are easily accessible.