Agadir

Travel Guide
Agadir featuring a sandy beach, landscape views and general coastal views
This Moroccan city offers visitors beautiful beaches, plenty of watersports and a fascinating glimpse into the local Berber culture.

Visit Agadir to explore a rich local culture, beautiful white-sand beaches and unique bazaars. While it was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1960, a major rebuilding program slightly to the south of the original city has resulted in Agadir being the biggest coastal resort in Morocco.

Start your visit to Agadir at the city’s 6-mile (10-kilometer) long beach. Watersport enthusiasts will enjoy surfing, paragliding and jet skiing. Lifeguards patrol the beach in peak months, from June to September. Stroll along the waterfront promenade from Marina d’Agadir, which has space for almost 300 yachts. You’ll find bars, restaurants, hotel resorts and clubs.

Take a trip to the ruins of the kasbah, or fortress. It was originally built in 1540, revamped in 1752 and then destroyed by the 1960 earthquake. Have your camera ready for views of the city and bay.

Below the kasbah is an expanse of green known as the Ancienne Talborjt. This is the site of the old Agadir before it was destroyed by the earthquake. To find out more about the disaster, go to the Mémoire d’Agadir museum, which has free admission.

For history of a different kind, visit the small but interesting Musée du Patrimoine Amazigh, which has an admission fee. This museum has an excellent display of artifacts from the Berbers, the local indigenous ethnic group. Learn about the Berbers traditional life and culture through the displays of jewelry, clothing, music instruments, art and crafts.  

Go shopping at the Souk El Had bazaar. Here, thousands of stalls sell a wide range of products, including  spices, Moroccan art and leather goods. The market’s busiest days are Saturday and Sunday.

Getting around Agadir is easy. Much of what you will want to see is within walking distance of the beach. Alternatively, jump on the tourist train for a fun ride around the city. Inexpensive taxis are ideal on hot days, especially when visiting the kasbah.

Where to stay in Agadir

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Agadir Bay

4/5(11 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Agadir Bay is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Royal Palace and Agadir Beach.

Agadir Bay
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Agadir City Center

4/5(81 area reviews)

Agadir City Center is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Royal Palace and Agadir Marina.

Agadir City Center
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Haut Founty

When in Haut Founty, you can plan a visit to Souk El Had and Royal Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Haut Founty
Agadir which includes a castle

Swiss City

5/5(2 area reviews)

When in Swiss City, you can plan a visit to Mohamed V Mosque and Club Royal de Tennis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Swiss City
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Dakhla

Though Dakhla might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Souk El Had and Royal Palace.

Dakhla
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Cité Al Mohammadi

Though Cité Al Mohammadi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Souk El Had and Royal Palace.

Cité Al Mohammadi
Hotel Argana
Hotel Argana
4 out of 5
Boulevard Mohamed V B P 93, Agadir
The price is ¥10,446 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥10,446
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Agadir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (414 reviews)
Lovely little break
"Lovely looking hotel, extremely clean, superb breakfast set up, lunch and evening meals also good value. Spa was lovely and pool with afternoon activity. Plenty of sun beds, nice atmosphere"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Hotel Argana
Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
5 out of 5
Chemin des Dunes, Agadir
The price is ¥39,005 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
¥39,005
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Agadir. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (951 reviews)
"Great hotel, lovely pools, food and staff, great beach, minimal hassle of sellers - great cheap local restaurants."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
Amadil Ocean Club
Amadil Ocean Club
4 out of 5
Chemin Des Dunes, Agadir
The price is ¥12,796 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
¥12,796
per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Agadir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (257 reviews)
"Our stay here was very good. The beach resorts provides everything you need, beach front, pool and entertainment, restaurants and club and bar during the night. I would recommend"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024

Amadil Ocean Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence Yasmina
Residence Yasmina
3 out of 5
Rue de la Jeunesse, Agadir, Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Agadir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff , kitchenette with all essentials, clean. , the area is beautiful and at same time close to major amenities, restaurants, ice cream shop, high quality shopping of reasonable prices, about 10-15 min walking to the beach, nearby small shops for grocery essentials, supermarket ..."

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Residence Yasmina
Atlantic Palm Beach
Atlantic Palm Beach
4 out of 5
Cité Founty A1 Secteur A, Agadir
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Agadir. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Casino Le Mirage and Royal Palace are located nearby. ...
8/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"The rooms are less sound proof.. apart from that everything is ok"

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Atlantic Palm Beach
Résidence Hôtelière Fleurie
Résidence Hôtelière Fleurie
3.5 out of 5
Résidence Fleurie Rue de La Foire, Agadir
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Agadir. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews)
Everything we needed
"At first glance the hotel/rooms appear a little shabby but do not be deceived. We have stayed at 5* hotels all over the world and - as far as value for money, friendliness of staff, cleanliness of all areas, comfort of bed and overall enjoyment goes - our stay was right up there. There is only a ..."

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2023

Résidence Hôtelière Fleurie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Agadir

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 15, 2020

Great city, graet people.. but wss very poor service in the hotel

3/5 - Okay

Anonymous
Jan 30, 2020

Usually I like Agadir but hotel Omega made it a unsatisfied holiday.

4/5 - Good

Wil
Dec 31, 2019

More Americans should visit Agadir and Morocco in general. Beautiful country with lots of activities to do and offer. Great people. Yes, there are negatives...just like with any other countries. Otherwise, be comfy and stay home like a hermit crab.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Dec 5, 2019

Definitely not my favorite place in Morocco. The beach is crowded and dirty. The people are also not as friendly as other places I've been like casa, marrakech, tagazhouts, dakhla. I won't be coming back to agadir

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2019

Board walk, restaurants and Agadir Ofala 

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 2, 2019

People in the hotel and the areas are friendly!