Agadir

Agadir, Morocco

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.

Population:

750,000

Currency:

Moroccan dirham (Dh), 1 dirham = 100 centimes

Emergency Numbers:

Police / Fire / Medical: 190

Opening Hours:

Banks: Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am and 2:30pm-4:30pm
Businesses: Mon-Sat 9am-1pm and 3pm-7pm

Newspapers:

The City

The beating heart of Agadir around which everything revolves is its spectacular crescent shaped bay. The white sandy beach, which stretches as far as the eye can see, provides some of the safest bathing in Morocco and is the daytime destination for most visitors.

Whether it is soaking up the sun, taking a camel ride or catching some waves, the beach provides something for all tastes. Tracing the curve of the bay is Boulevard 20 Aout, Agadir’s main thoroughfare along which you will find many of its exclusive hotels and beachside resorts and a host of cafés, bars and restaurants.

One block from here, you will find the city's main shopping area, centred on Boulevard Hassan II and Avenue du Prince Moulay Abdullah. Further inland is the area of New Talborjt, where most of Agadir’s budget accommodation is to be found.

Do & See

To get a taste of the hustle and bustle of old Agadir, head to the port, where you can watch fishermen bring in the daily catch, head out to the souk and do some haggling, or trek up to the remains of the 16th-century Kasbah and take in the spectacular sights of the bay.

Dining

As one of the world’s biggest suppliers of sardines, Agadir is a city that heavily features fish on its restaurant menus. From freshly grilled sardines to fish tagine, local cuisine draws its inspiration from the fruits of the sea.

There are three main zones when it comes to eating in Agadir: the beach, where many restaurants are located, and you have many different types of food to choose from; New Talbourjt, one of the cheapest areas to go for food; and Uniprix, with restaurants for both tourists and locals.

Cafes

Agadir’s gastronomic culture is influenced by the need to cater to the many different nationalities that flock to its restaurants and cafés, so you will find food to satisfy all palettes. There is a wide selection of traditional Moroccan cookies and French pastries for anyone with a sweet tooth. Wash it down with a cup of refreshing mint tea or a hot cup of coffee.