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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Essaouira by train, plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marrakech, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marrakech (RAK)planeBRS - RAK
    3. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
    11h 1m
    MAD 975–3,089

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Tarifacar
    4. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
    5. Drive from Port of Tangier Ville to Essaouiracar
    42h 59m
    MAD 4,287–12,711

  3. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Essaouira

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Essaouira (ESU)planeSTN - ESU
    9h 14m
    MAD 1,665–4,228

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)planeBRS - AGA
    3. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus
    12h 16m
    MAD 1,055–1,939

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Marrakech, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marrakech (RAK)planeBHX - RAK
    3. Take the bus from Marrakesh to Essaouirabus
    12h 3m
    MAD 1,179–3,133

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)planeBHX - AGA
    3. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus
    13h 18m
    MAD 1,259–4,283

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)planeLGW - AGA
    4. Take the bus from Agadir 3 - Agadir Airport to Essaouira 1 - Bab El Mechouarbus
    14h 25m
    MAD 1,649–4,737

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marrakech (RAK) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
TicketMAD 687Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Essaouira, Morocco?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Essaouira. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Marrakech (RAK), walk to Marrakech Airport, take the line 19 bus to Jardin Menara, take the line 19 bus to Gare Routière de ONCF, walk to Marrakesh, then take the bus to Essaouira. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardiff to Essaouira via Plymouth, Santander, Tarifa, and Port of Tangier Ville in around 42h 59m.

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