Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) features an open-air surface parking facility situated directly opposite the main terminal building. Whether dropping off passengers or leaving a car during an international trip, parking is accessible and secure.
Key facts
- Single outdoor surface parking lot directly in front of the terminal.
- Short-term parking starts at approximately 5 MAD for the first hours.
- Daily long-term parking rates from 20–30 MAD/day.
- Guarded 24/7 with on-site security personnel and CCTV surveillance.
- Quick 1-minute walk from the parking area to passenger check-in desks.
- Payment in cash dirhams upon exiting the parking barrier.
Parking facilities & rates
The parking lot at Essaouira Mogador Airport is open-air and located within a few steps of the single terminal entrance. Short stays for picking up or dropping off travellers cost around 5–10 MAD. For multi-day stays, long-term parking costs approximately 20 to 30 MAD per 24 hours.
Security & payment
The parking lot is monitored around the clock by airport security personnel and video cameras. Take an entry ticket at the barrier and pay the attendant in cash dirhams (MAD) before exiting.
Airport Terminal & Practical Directory
Official pickup points, transit stops, lounges and emergency desks at Essaouira Mogador Airport
Official Taxi Rank
Main terminal forecourt: Grand taxis wait outside arrivals during commercial flight hours. ONDA publishes a recommended daytime fare of 150 MAD into Essaouira; night fares are commonly quoted around 200 MAD as an estimate. Outside scheduled flights, taxis operate on demand.
Bus & Train Stations
No dedicated terminal shuttle: Regional Lima buses (such as Line 2 towards Sidi Kaouki or rural routes) run along the regional road network outside the airport (~6–8 MAD), but stops are distant from the terminal, timetables are infrequent, and they do not synchronize with flights. Travelers with luggage are advised to use grand taxis or pre-booked transfers.
VIP Lounge & Fast Track
Pearl Lounge / Convives de Marque (Departures Area): Comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight monitors before boarding.
Direct Airport Contacts
- Lost Luggage Desk: +212 524 47 67 09
- Airport ONDA Switchboard: +212 524 47 67 08
- Border Police & Emergencies: Airport Border Police ESU / Emergency: 19
- Official ONDA Airport Authority: onda.ma ↗
- Official ONCF National Rail: oncf-voyages.ma ↗
