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Country
Morocco
Continent
Africa
Airport
AGA
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)
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Airport and getting into town
An airport with direct flights from Europe, and no railway station
Agadir Al Massira (AGA)
Agadir-Al Massira Airport lies south-east of the city: Wikivoyage (EN) says 20 km and Wikivoyage (FR) 28 km, so expect between twenty and thirty kilometres. It has direct flights from major European cities and many charters and low-cost flights, according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (FR, DE); from the US, Canada or Asia you generally change planes in Casablanca, per Wikivoyage (EN). There is no railway station in Agadir, according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE), so you reach the centre by taxi or airport shuttle. Inezgane, about ten kilometres from the centre, is the region's main bus hub. Buses link Agadir with Marrakesh and Essaouira, per Wikivoyage (EN), and a motorway connects it to Tangier, according to Wikipedia (FR).
Approximate distances from Wikivoyage (EN, FR, DE); timetables and services change with the season, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Agadir is a city on Morocco's Atlantic coast and the capital of the Souss-Massa region, nicknamed the capital of the Souss, according to Wikipedia (FR). It is the country's largest seaside resort, where foreign tourists and many Moroccans are drawn by an unusually mild year-round climate, according to Wikipedia (FR, EN). It is also a major fishing centre and an export hub for citrus fruit and vegetables from the Souss valley.
On 29 February 1960 an earthquake devastated the city, which was completely rebuilt to seismic standards, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES). So do not look for an old city: Agadir is about its beach, its seafront and its surroundings. Wikivoyage (EN) places it among the Anti Atlas, the Sahara and several natural parks.
Landmarks
The bay, the kasbah of Agadir Oufella, the harbour and the sunset
Agadir is best discovered first from above: the bay, the harbour, the beach and the ocean spread out below. The places below are illustrated.
The bay and the beach
Agadir has a famous beach stretching for several kilometres: more than 10 km according to Wikipedia (FR, EN), more than 5 km according to Wikivoyage (DE). Wikivoyage (EN) describes it as very big and not very crowded, but fairly windy, at least in February. The seafront promenade, the marina and the fishing port line it, per Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (DE).
The kasbah terrace
Agadir Oufella, the kasbah, was built in 1572 by Sultan Moulay Abdallah el-Ghalib, according to Wikipedia (FR). Only the long wall restored after the 1960 earthquake remains, per Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (FR), but the spot gives the best view of the city; entry is free according to Wikivoyage (EN), and a cable car runs up, per Wikivoyage (DE) and Wikipedia (EN). Wikivoyage (DE) recommends going up towards evening.
The walls of Agadir Oufella
The sand-coloured wall overlooks the city. Above the entrance gate an inscription in Arabic and Dutch reads Fear God and honour the King, according to Wikipedia (FR). The visit takes 15 to 30 minutes, per Wikivoyage (DE).
The harbour
Agadir was the world's premier sardine port in the 1980s and remains Morocco's leading fishing port, according to Wikipedia (FR, EN). It has several ports: two fishing ports, a large commercial port and a leisure harbour with a marina, per Wikipedia (FR). A few popular restaurants line the Avenue du Port near the fish market, per Wikipedia (FR).
Sunset over the ocean
Straw parasols and sunloungers stand out against the evening sky. Wikipedia (FR) cites more than 340 days of sunshine a year, with frequent summer haze, and Wikipedia (EN) calls it a winter sun destination for northern Europeans.
Souk El Had, Coco Polizzi's medina and Taghazout
Souk El Had, one of the largest markets in the region according to Wikipedia (FR, EN), sells spices, olives, crafts and clothes; at the main gates, self-appointed guides approach tourists, warns Wikivoyage (EN). A medina recreated in 1992 by the artist Coco Polizzi can be visited at Bensergao, per Wikipedia (EN) and Wikivoyage (EN, DE). To the north, Taghazout, about 20 km away, is a surf village served by buses 32 and 33, according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE).
Museums and culture
Amazigh heritage, the memory of the earthquake and the Timitar festival
Amazigh heritage
The Municipal Museum of Amazigh Heritage shows a small collection of Berber objects from the 18th and 19th centuries: musical instruments, jewellery, costumes and manuscripts, according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Memory of the earthquake
The Memory of Agadir Museum is devoted to the earthquake of 29 February 1960, mostly through photographic exhibits, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Wikivoyage (FR) also lists the Bert Flint museum and the Portugal garden with its memorial museum.
Festivals
The Timitar festival of Amazigh and world music has taken place every summer since 2004, according to Wikipedia (FR, ES). We do not quote ticket prices: times and fees change.
Food and drink
Tagines, fresh fish from the port, sfinj and mint tea
Dishes and drinks
Tagines, slow-cooked dishes of lamb, mutton or chicken with vegetables, are the base of Moroccan cooking; people drink water and mint tea, the national drink, per Wikivoyage (DE).
Four zones to eat
Wikivoyage (EN) distinguishes New Talborjt, the cheapest area, the beachfront, more touristy and more expensive, and the area around the Uniprix, mid-range. Along the promenade you mostly find international restaurants, per Wikivoyage (DE).
On the beach
Vendors of sfinj, sweet fried bread, wander the beach, per Wikivoyage (EN): politely refuse if you do not want one. Fresh fish is eaten near the port, per Wikipedia (FR). Alcohol is served in almost every restaurant, per Wikivoyage (DE).
Getting around
On foot along the seafront, by petit taxi and by bus
On foot
The touristy part of the city is small enough to walk, according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE).
Taxis and buses
Petit taxis use the meter: ask for it, per Wikivoyage (EN), which also lists several taxi apps. The same source calls the public buses reliable.
Excursions
The Souss-Massa National Park is about 40 km to the south and Taghazout and its surf spots about 20 km to the north, per Wikivoyage (EN); Essaouira can be reached by bus along the coast.
Budget and precautions
A beach resort: approach the souk with care
Price level
Agadir is a leading tourist hub, with clear differences between beachfront restaurants and those in the more local districts. We quote no figures, since we could not confirm them against two independent open sources.
Currency and payment
The currency is the Moroccan dirham. Cash machines are plentiful, except on the promenade towards the marina, per Wikivoyage (DE).
Flights and precautions
SniperAir tracks prices to AGA and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets. You can also track Marrakech (RAK) to compare, with a bus to reach Agadir according to Wikivoyage (EN). For entry requirements and safety advice, consult the official guidance of your departure country. Wikivoyage (DE) warns of possible pickpockets in and around the souk, but a very visible police presence.
When to go
More than 340 sunny days a year and very mild winters
Winter (December to February)
Very mild: the climate stays gentle all year, with highs of about 21 C in January according to Wikipedia (EN). It is the rainy season, from November to March per Wikipedia (FR, EN), and the best time for surfing, November to March per Wikivoyage (EN).
Spring (March to May)
Mild, with little temperature variation between seasons thanks to the trade-wind front, according to Wikipedia (FR).
Summer (June to August)
Warm without excess, with frequent haze or morning dew per Wikipedia (FR, EN, DE). Wikipedia (FR) does mention Saharan air surges, the chergui, which can push the heat above 40 C for a few days.
Autumn (September to November)
The climate stays mild; rain returns from November, according to Wikipedia (FR, EN).
Agadir has a semi-arid climate (BSh) with warm summers and mild winters, according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), and more than 340 days of sunshine a year per Wikipedia (FR, EN). Sources differ on annual rainfall, so we quote no figure.
By length of stay
What to do in Agadir depending on your stay
The essentials
The beach and the seafront, the kasbah of Agadir Oufella at sunset, and a walk around the harbour.
Beach and markets
Souk El Had, the Bensergao medina, the Vallée des Oiseaux and a half day of surfing at Taghazout.
Coast and south
Souss-Massa National Park, Essaouira by bus along the coast, or Taroudant about 80 km to the east.
In pictures
Agadir in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Agadir
How do I get from Agadir airport to the centre?
The airport is twenty to thirty kilometres away; you reach the city by taxi or airport shuttle, since there is no train. Timetables change: check them before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Agadir?
All year for the sun: more than 340 sunny days a year according to Wikipedia. Winters are very mild; summer is warm with morning haze.
Is Agadir expensive?
It depends on where you eat and sleep: the beachfront is pricier than the local districts. We quote no figures since we could not cross-check them.
How long should I stay in Agadir?
Three to five days for the beach; one day for the kasbah, the souk and the harbour; more with excursions to Taghazout or Essaouira.
How do I get around Agadir?
On foot along the seafront, by metered petit taxi and by city bus; for the coast, buses run to Taghazout and Essaouira.
What should I eat in Agadir?
Tagines, fresh fish near the port, sfinj sold on the beach and mint tea.
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