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Afternoon Tea in Borneo: From 7-Star Luxury to $2 Street Sips

Borneo is a land of extremes. One day, you’re trekking through humid jungles looking for orangutans, and the next, you’re sitting in a gold-clad lobby sipping Earl Grey. If you're a Brit like me, there's no way that this doesn't appeal. The warm, homely feeling of a hot cuppa juxtaposed with the exciting Bornean landscapes was a wonderful experience that I recommend everyone has at least once. But afternoon tea in Borneo doesn't have to be a $100 affair. Will you want the full white-glove treatment at the world-famous Empire Brunei? Or would you prefer a local $2 "Kaya Toast" experience in a Kota Kinabalu backstreet? I’ve broken down the best spots for every budget. The Ultra-Splurge:  The Empire Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) If you’ve read my guide on visiting The Empire on a budget , you know this place is the pinnacle of Bruneian luxury. Their afternoon tea is served in the Atrium , a space so large and gold-decked it feels like a royal palace. Giant marble ...
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Getting the Bus from Agadir to Taghazout: Cost, Schedule, and Budget Guide


 Getting the Bus from Agadir to Taghazout: Cost, Schedule, and Budget Guide

The Budget Traveler's Surfing Logisitics

A Note on Value: Taghazout is Morocco's primary surfing hub, but getting there from Agadir can be confusing and unnecessarily expensive. We break down the absolute cheapest options - the local bus and the Grand Taxi - to ensure you save your Dirhams for the perfect surf lesson or budget stay.


Option 1: The Local ALSA Bus (The Cheapest Way)

The local bus system (run by ALSA) is the single cheapest way to get to Taghazout. This is the our recommended route.

  • Look for Bus Lines L32 or L33.

  • The buses depart from the city terminal, usually located near Place Salam in the Abattoir district, which is north of the main Souk El Had.

  • The fare is incredibly cheap, costing only 7.5 MAD to 10 MAD (approximately £0.60 – £0.80 USD).

  • The ride takes about 35 to 45 minutes from the city center.

  • The buses run frequently, usually every 30 to 45 minutes from early morning (around 6:30 AM) until early evening (around 8:30 PM).


Option 2: The Shared Grand Taxi

The Grand Taxi is faster than the local bus, but requires patience and negotiation.

  • You can catch a shared Grand Taxi from the same terminal area as the buses (near Place Salam / Abattoir district).

  • A seat in a Grand Taxi costs 10 MAD per person. This is a fixed price.

  • The Rules: Grand Taxis run on the communal system: they will not leave until they are completely full (usually 6 passengers). You may have to wait.

  • You can choose to pay for all the empty seats if you are in a rush. If you are a pair and two seats are free, you pay the driver 30 MAD total (10 MAD for your seat + 20 MAD for the two empty seats).


Where to Avoid Transport Scams

Beware of the biggest transport scam: the private airport taxi.

  • Grand Taxis parked outside Agadir Airport (AGA) will quote high, fixed prices for the ride to Taghazout (around 230 MAD – 300 MAD). Do not take this taxi if you're looking to travel on a budget. The public transport is surprisingly good in Morocco.


Final Verdict

  • The cheapest and most reliable way to get to Taghazout is the local ALSA bus (L32/L33). It is reliable, cheap, and gets you to the surf town in under an hour.

  • If you're planning on heading south to the desert after seeing Taghazout, check out our guide HERE
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