The cheapest way along this coast costs less than a coffee. Two city buses, the 32 and the 33, run up and down the coast road between Agadir and Taghazout, through Aourir and Tamraght on the way. They're orange-and-white Alsa buses, the same company that runs Agadir's city network, and most locals use them every day.
The two lines
- Bus 32: Agadir to Taghazout village. This is the one you'll use most.
- Bus 33: Agadir to Tamri. It follows the same road through Aourir, Tamraght and Taghazout, then carries on north past the Cap Ghir lighthouse and the surf spots up to Tamri. Handy if you're heading to Boilers.
In Agadir, both start from Place Salam, the city's main bus and taxi hub. You can also pick them up along Avenue Mohammed V. Along the coast they stop on the main road, so in Tamraght and Taghazout just wait by the road in the village. If you're not sure you're at a stop, ask someone. People are used to it.
Paying
It's around 7.5 dirhams to Taghazout. You get on at the front and pay the driver in cash, then get off through the middle door. Have coins or small notes ready. Drivers don't love being handed a 200.
If you're staying a while, Alsa sells a prepaid card, the Ikhlas card, which costs 15 dirhams and makes each trip a bit cheaper. You can buy it on board.
How often, and until when
This is where you need a bit of patience. Officially the 32 runs every 20 to 35 minutes or so, and the 33 about once an hour. In reality, sometimes two turn up together and sometimes you wait much longer than you'd like. Buses run from early morning until around 8 or 8.30 in the evening, and weekends are different from weekdays.
If you're in Agadir for the evening, check the time of the last bus before you sit down for dinner. The timetables are on the Alsa Agadir website. Miss it and you'll be taking a taxi (see grand taxis).
Surfboards
There's no clear rule. On a quiet bus, a board in a bag is usually fine if you're friendly about it. On a packed bus at rush hour, you might not get on. If you've got a board and a big bag, a taxi is less stressful.
From the airport
The buses don't go to Agadir airport. There's an airport bus (the Aerobus) into central Agadir for about 50 dirhams, and from there you could take the 32. With luggage after a flight, most people just take the taxi straight to Taghazout. See getting here from Agadir airport.
A few tips
- Mornings and late afternoons are busiest, with school and work traffic.
- Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket when it's crowded.
- If a bus is too full, a shared grand taxi usually passes within a few minutes and costs only a little more.