Agadir walking tour & city guide
A sunny Atlantic beach resort with a long promenade.
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Agadir is Morocco's main beach resort, on the Atlantic coast at the foot of the Anti-Atlas mountains. The city was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1960, so it is modern and spacious, with a wide sandy bay, a long seafront promenade and more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
The beach and the Corniche
Agadir's beach curves for about ten kilometers, sheltered from strong winds, with calm water ideal for swimming. The Corniche, a long seafront promenade, is lined with cafés, hotels and restaurants, and fills with families in the evening.
At the northern end, the marina has yachts, shops and restaurants. The fishing port nearby is one of the largest in Morocco.
Kasbah, souk and surroundings
On the hill above the port, the ruins of the old Kasbah, or Agadir Oufella, survived the earthquake and offer a sweeping view over the bay. A cable car now climbs to the top. Big Arabic letters on the hillside read 'God, Country, King'.
The Souk El Had is a huge market with thousands of stalls selling fruit, spices, argan oil and crafts. North of the city, the village of Taghazout is a famous surf spot, and Paradise Valley is a palm-filled gorge with natural pools.
Visiting tips
Agadir has an international airport and is especially popular in winter, when Europe is cold. The Souss-Massa National Park, south of the city, is home to many birds, including the rare northern bald ibis.
Top sights in Agadir
- 1
Agadir Beach
A long sandy bay with calm water.
- 2
The Corniche
A seafront promenade.
- 3
Agadir Oufella
The old kasbah with views over the bay.
- 4
Souk El Had
A giant market of thousands of stalls.
- 5
Marina
Yachts, shops and restaurants.
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Taghazout
A surf village north of the city.
Food markets & where to eat in Agadir
Souk El Had
Fresh produce and snack stalls.
Fishing port grills
Fresh fish cooked on the spot.
The Corniche
Cafés and restaurants facing the beach.
Talborjt district
A local area of cafés and small restaurants.
Food to try in Agadir
Grilled fish and seafood
From the port's grills.
Amlou
Argan oil, almond and honey spread.
Berber tagine
A vegetable and meat stew of the region.
Fresh orange juice
From the Souss valley's orange groves.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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