How to Visit Agadir, Morocco in 2025
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How To Visit Agadir, Morocco In 2025 – A Complete Travel Guide
Originally destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1960 and almost entirely rebuilt, Agadir offers a very different atmosphere and architectural style compared to Morocco’s historic cities like Fes or Marrakech.
Located on the southern Atlantic coast you will find a long sandy beach together with nearby mountains, making it a great base for water activities and hiking trips.
Agadir was the first city I ever visited in all of Africa, which is why it holds a special place in my heart.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to visit Agadir in 2025: how to get here, what to do, where to stay, and the best day trips.
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📜 Quick History of Agadir
In 1960, an earthquake hit Agadir and completely destroyed the city, killing over 12,000 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. Instead of rebuilding the old town, the government decided to start fresh, about 2 km south of the original location. That’s why Agadir feels so different compared to other Moroccan cities due to its modern, grid-based layout.
The name Agadir is derived from the Berber word for “fortified granary,” and this area has seen everything from Saadian sultans to pirates and French colonizers. In the 16th century, the Portuguese even built a trading post here, only to be pushed out by Moroccan forces a few decades later.
💡 While Morocco is often associated with Arab culture, Agadir lies in the heart of the Berber (Amazingh) homeland. The majority of locals here are Berber, the Indigenous people of North Africa, with their own language (berber), traditions, and identity.
🚕 How to get to Agadir
Agadir is one of the easiest moroccon cities to get to from Europe.
✈️ By Air: Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA) is located about 20 km southeast of the city center.
In recent years, airlines like Ryanair, TUI, Jet2, and EasyJet have launched ultra-cheap direct flights from multiple major European cities with one-way fares starting as low as 30€ from places like Frankfurt Hahn, London Stansted, or Manchester.
Taxis from the Airport into the city are around 200 Dirham. Alternatively a bus departs from the Arrival Hall for 50 Dirham. I linked the timetable here.
🚌 From Marrakech
A very common route. The journey takes around 4 hours and costs 100 Dirham. Either take a bus from Supratours or find a shared taxi. Busses and shared taxis depart from the main station.
🚐 From Western Sahara: Dakhla
If you are coming from Mauritania or Dakhla you can take Supratours bus. The journey takes 20 hours and costs 525 Dirham. You can book tickets on their website.
🕌 What to do in Agadir
🧱 Visit the Agadir Oufella Ruins (Agadir Kasbah)
These are the ruins of the old city fortress, destroyed in the 1960 earthquake. You’ll get one of the best panoramic views of Agadir’s coastline, especially around sunset. A giant sign reading “God, Country, King” in Arabic lights up the hillside at night.
You can either walk up or take the cable car for 100 Dirham.
🏖️ The Seafront Promenade (La Corniche) And Agadir’s Beach
The palm-lined promenade runs along the beach and is full of cafés, ice cream stands, and food stalls. Agadir’s long, wide beach stretches for several kilometers and is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and evening walks. It’s one of the cleanest beaches in Morocco and rarely too crowded, even during peak season.
📿 Visit the Souk El Had
Agadir doesn’t have a traditional medina like Fes, yet Souk El Had is still one of the largest markets in southern Morocco. You can find everything from fresh produce and spices to clothes, carpets, and souvenirs and it’s less chaotic than other Moroccan souks.
🌴 Paradise Valley: A Day Trip from Agadir
Paradise Valley is essentially a river gorge lined with palm groves, cliffs, and naturally formed pools. Locals come here to swim, picnic, and chill in the sun.
It’s not a hidden gem anymore, yet you can go other tourists out of the way easily as the area is quite big.
🚐 How to Get To Paradise Valley From Agadir
There is no public transport to Paradise Valley, as it’s too remote. You can either rent a car, take a taxi or go with a group.
By car: If you’ve rented a car, it’s an easy 60 minute drive from Agadir. There’s a parking area near the trail entrance (usually watched over by a local for a few dirhams).
By tour: Several Online Platforms like GetYourGuide offer Tours to Paradise Valley starting from 20€.
By taxi: You can negotiate with a local driver for a private round trip. However it will be more expensive than just joining a group.
In the valley you can hike all day, go for a swim (at least during winter season when there is water) or even BBQ. If you are here with your own car, another beautiful spot, more remote is Cascade Imouzzer.
🥙 What to eat in Agadir
You can find plenty of Street Food around the city. Especially around Souk El Had are many food stalls. However all around the city are budget friendly breakfast and fast food resteraunts. A breakfast with omlette, Mint tea and bread is usually around a euro.
If you are looking for a resteraunt with a good view and atmosphere rather than low cost I can recommend Dinosaures Resteraunt to the north of Agadir. However keep in mind you pay for the view, more than for the food.
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I’m Alex, a 23 year old traveler who loves to explore the corners of the world, that still seem to be untouched. In this Blog I want to share my experiences with you.
