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Taxi & Transport Scams in Essaouira, Morocco
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Essaouira — how they work and how to avoid them.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
1
Taxi & Transport Scams
8
Total in Essaouira
How it works
The CTM and Supratours bus stations are located outside the medina walls, and petit taxi drivers at the station quote tourist rates of 50-80 MAD for the 10-minute ride to the medina center, where the legitimate fare should be 10-15 MAD on the meter.
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8 total warnings across all categories
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