Agadir
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Agadir
With approximately 340 days of sunshine a year and six kilometres of soft white-sand beaches, Agadir is Morocco’s premiere beach resort. Nestled among the verdant valleys of the Great Souss and with the majestic range of the Anti-Atlas rearing up behind it, this modern, cosmopolitan city has all the attendant pleasures, thrills and luxuries you could ask for.Find your trip
Agadir’s top attraction is the 10-km crescent-shaped beach. There are many places in Agadir that are well suited for surfing, like Devil's Rock, Imsouane Bay and Anchor Point. If you are interested in learning to surf, there are a number of schools and camps to help you get started.
Agadir Marina, a continuation of the seafront promenade, offers a variety of shops, diverse restaurants, water sports, a yachting club, nightlife venues, and modern marina facilities for 320 boats. It's the ideal spot for seaside leisure and shopping. Amidst the palm-lined bay, the marina blends luxury with tranquillity, making it a prime destination for a delightful day by the ocean.
Built in 1540, all that remains of the old Kasbah are the fortified walls. However, the trip up the hill to this historic site is worth it for the view alone. Engraved into the hill in Arabic are the words God, Country and King; the Moroccans are forbidden from speaking ill of any of the three. If you are interested in history, you can easily find a professional guide to take you on a tour.
Experience Agadir from above with its unique cable car, the only one in Morocco. Glide from the Tildi bridge to the historic Kasbah of Agadir Oufella, enjoying a 360-degree panorama of the city, sea and sky. With modern, wheelchair-friendly cabins, this 1,700-metre journey offers breathtaking views, especially as the Agadir sky's light reflects off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Agadir’s walled souk and get ready to haggle for souvenirs. This local market sells spices, textiles and jewellery, as well as delicious local food. If you take a taxi to the Souk al-Had do specify it by name, since some taxi drivers might instead take you to a different souk. You'll recognise the real souk by its ochre wall and the 12 gates.
Agadir Medina is a fascinating reconstruction of a typical Moroccan Berber village. It was built using traditional building techniques and local materials. Today, visitors can stroll the alleys and shop in the many small boutiques, all while taking in the colours, aromas and bustle of the market.
Museum of Amazigh Culture, also known as the Museum of Arts, offers a fascinating insight into the culture and art of the Berbers, the original inhabitants of Morocco. You can see a collection of old Berber musical instruments, carpets, architecture, pottery, jewellery and traditional clothing from the 18th and 19th century.
This isn't, technically, a museum, but rather a traditional Eastern spa with a hammam, as well as body and facial treatments. Come here to enjoy a thorough scrub and utter relaxation, with treatments featuring locally produced Argan oil.
Agadir’s top attraction is the 10-km crescent-shaped beach. There are many places in Agadir that are well suited for surfing, like Devil's Rock, Imsouane Bay and Anchor Point. If you are interested in learning to surf, there are a number of schools and camps to help you get started.
Agadir Marina, a continuation of the seafront promenade, offers a variety of shops, diverse restaurants, water sports, a yachting club, nightlife venues, and modern marina facilities for 320 boats. It's the ideal spot for seaside leisure and shopping. Amidst the palm-lined bay, the marina blends luxury with tranquillity, making it a prime destination for a delightful day by the ocean.
One of the main shopping areas is situated along Avenue Hassan II and Avenue du Prince Moulay Abdellah. You will find numerous boutiques and department stores selling clothes, as well as souvenir shops selling all manner of Moroccan artisanal goods and handcrafted pieces.
Souk Berbere Artisanal is renowned for its locally-designed jewellery, but its range extends to luxurious rugs and carpets, ornate furniture like chests and bureaus, intricately decorated vases and tea sets, as well as bags and tajines, among other items.
L'Echappee Belle Etape Berbere is an elegant and modern boutique that showcases contemporary Moroccan design items, ranging from clothing and shoes to accessories, homeware and even some confectionery, jams and oils. Their products are on the cutting edge of design but manage to keep an authentic Moroccan feel.
This boutique specialises in locally-produced argan oil, a versatile product from the endemic argan tree, used in both culinary and cosmetic applications. The shop boasts a vast selection of argan-based products, with friendly staff on hand to provide detailed explanations of each item's benefits.
The Ensemble Artisanal consists of a multitude of merchant stalls and small shops offering items including traditional Moroccan crafts such as pottery, baskets, ironwork and many others. The market was established in the centre of the new city of Agadir after 1960, because the old souk craft was destroyed entirely during an earthquake that shook the city.
Marché Central is a relatively compact covered market with everything from local produce and fresh fruit to leather and crafts on offer. It's significantly smaller and more tranquil than the city's main souk.
For a great selection of reading material in Agadir, visit Librairie Al Mouggar. They offer an extensive range of French titles, along with English-language novels and guidebooks, catering to diverse literary tastes.
Marjane is a sprawling department store catering to a wide array of shopping needs. It features an extensive selection of clothing, homeware and accessories, along with a sizable supermarket stocked with both international and local products, ensuring a comprehensive shopping experience.
One of the main shopping areas is situated along Avenue Hassan II and Avenue du Prince Moulay Abdellah. You will find numerous boutiques and department stores selling clothes, as well as souvenir shops selling all manner of Moroccan artisanal goods and handcrafted pieces.
Souk Berbere Artisanal is renowned for its locally-designed jewellery, but its range extends to luxurious rugs and carpets, ornate furniture like chests and bureaus, intricately decorated vases and tea sets, as well as bags and tajines, among other items.
Al-Massira Airport is located 28 km from the city centre. To get to and from the airport you can take a bus or taxi. Local bus number 22 goes from the airport to Inezgane, a suburb of Agadir. The last bus leaves at 8:30 pm. From Inezgane to Agadir city centre, you can take bus number 20, 24 or 28. If you would rather take a shared taxi, it will cost you about the same. A taxi ride from the airport to Agadir takes about 20 minutes. It is also possible to hire a vehicle from any of the car rental agencies at the airport.
Citizens of the European Union, as well as the United States, Australia, and dozens of world countries can enter and remain in Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Look up individual prerequisites prior to travel in order to possibly apply for visa in time.
The ideal time to visit Agadir largely depends on your tolerance for heat. June through August mark the peak tourist season, with temperatures reaching their highest (22–27 ºC). For the rest of the year, the weather remains warm and pleasant, albeit with a higher chance of rain and clouds. Average temperatures during this period tend to be more moderate, making it a comfortable time to explore the city.
The central parts of Agadir are very walkable, but if you get tired, there are plenty of local buses to take you to nearby beaches or city suburbs. Remember to have coins to pay for the ticket since the driver doesn't carry a lot of change. The main local bus station is located next to the main grand taxi stand at the south end of Rue de Fes, approximately 20 minutes by car from the city centre. It is very usual to arrive at Inezgane though, which is the bus hub of the region.
By far the easiest and quickest way to get around town is by the cream-coloured Grand taxi or the orange Petit taxi. You can find them either at the taxi rank at the south end of Rue de Fes or Rue Yacoub el-Mansour in New Talborjt, or by hailing one off the street. The Petit taxis are only allowed to drive within the city. The Grand taxis only take a minimum of 6 passengers, but you can also pay extra and hire the whole taxi. Fares are charged on the meter or discussed in advance.
Stamps can be bought at souvenir shops, hotels and at post offices around town. The larger outlets are open Monday to Friday 8am–4:15pm and Saturday 8am–11:45am. The main post office can be found at on Avenue du Prince Moulay Abdellah.
There are several pharmacies in the city, many of them found along Avenue Hassan II and Avenue Prince Moulay Abdellah. Most of them are open Monday to Saturday 9am–11:30am, 3:30pm–8pm and 9pm–12:30am. For information on pharmacies that are open after-hours, see the list posted on the front door window.
Country code: +212 Area code: 05282, 05288 or 052990
Al-Massira Airport is located 28 km from the city centre. To get to and from the airport you can take a bus or taxi. Local bus number 22 goes from the airport to Inezgane, a suburb of Agadir. The last bus leaves at 8:30 pm. From Inezgane to Agadir city centre, you can take bus number 20, 24 or 28. If you would rather take a shared taxi, it will cost you about the same. A taxi ride from the airport to Agadir takes about 20 minutes. It is also possible to hire a vehicle from any of the car rental agencies at the airport.
Citizens of the European Union, as well as the United States, Australia, and dozens of world countries can enter and remain in Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Look up individual prerequisites prior to travel in order to possibly apply for visa in time.
