Morocco travel tips
Concrete, city-by-city tips to travel better for less: free sights, budget eats, smart transport and traps to avoid.
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CTM and Supratours coaches: the cheapest way to reach the south and Chefchaouen
Where trains do not go, CTM and Supratours connect the big cities with Essaouira, Agadir, Chefchaouen, Ouarzazate and Merzouga, with comfortable coaches and tickets you can book online.
You save: several hundred MAD versus a private driver
Essaouira: eat fresh fish at the port without a surprise bill
The port grills of Essaouira are a must. The golden rule: choose your fish, know the price per kilo and agree on the total before it is cooked.
You save: avoids inflated bills at the end
Riads: when and how to pay less for a night in the medina
Riad prices vary a lot with the season and length of stay. Travelling outside peak periods, staying several nights and contacting the riad can bring the bill down noticeably.
You save: often 20–40% depending on dates