Agadir’s top attraction is the 10-km crescent-shaped beach. With it's beautiful promenade for the perfect stroll, plenty of restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlours, and fast food chains along the way.
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.
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.
If close encounters with reptiles excite you, Agadir's Crocoparc is a definitive must-visit. Nile crocodiles are the stars of the show, but there are other reptilian inhabitants, such as snakes and iguanas. There's a free shuttle bus that runs to the park from the downtown.
Experience the genuine atmosphere of Morocco and Agadir from the saddle of a horse, camel or quad bike. Several companies offer the opportunity to take a tour along the long sandy beach, desert or moutains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Souss-Massa National Park, a vital reserve south of Agadir showcases diverse landscapes from coastal cliffs to marshes. It's a sanctuary for rare species, including the world's largest colony of endangered bald ibis. With over 300 plant species and a rich variety of fauna, the park is a haven for nature lovers and a crucial site for conservation efforts against desertification.
North of Agadir, this 8km-long sandy beach, first frequented by hippies who came here in the 1960s, is considered to be one of the best surf spots in Morocco. It's also well-visited by people just looking for a relaxing day in the sun. Take a long walk north, all the way to the quaint fishing village of Taghazout.