Where to go in agadir

Souss-Massa National Park

The natural park of souss-massa is one of the jewels of the eco_tourism sector in Morocco. Covering an area of 30 000 hectares to the south of Agadir, this park is charaterized with a considerable biolobical and ecological diversity.

It includes more than 300 plant species,amongst which the argan tree. The mammalian group lists about 24 species, such as the fox, jackal, hare, roe deer, and porcupine...

The park also boasts 250 bird species, such as the northern BLAD IBIS, which has the most important flock in the world. Other species, ostriches with red neck, offer a colourful spectacle.

Igoudars

The plural of Agadir meaning granary in Berber, igoudars, are the vestiges of a past Souss, the earliest ones date in the 17th century.

An insight into a flourishing past, these sites still exist today.

The local architecture, techniques and materials used fit harmoniously in with the sarrounding landscape. The granaries roof in made of branches of argan wood, with doors of cedar wood or of aak...

the Igoudars today, however, are true curiosities and a school of architecture.

Green spaces

Olhao park or the portuguese park, as it is sometimes known. Has been developed, within the framework of the twinning between Agadir and the portuguese city of Olhao. It commenorates the historic ties between the two countries. Wi th architecture inspired from regional heritage, this site includes also a museum, dedicated to the memory of Agadir, where historic photographs and stamps are exposed.

Being located down the centre of an ancient oued, the bird valley stretches from promenade to the sea.

Extending over 2,5 hectares, the site offers a multitude of exotic species, among which rare such birds as the numidian and rhea females.

Medina of Agadir (Coco Polizzi)

Only 10 minutes by taxi from the center of Agadir, on a plot of 4.5 hectares of lush greenery and majestic dunes, the Medina of Agadir is a tourist and cultural highlight of the Moroccan Atlas. An amazing encounter between the Moroccan architectural and artisan tradition preserved by Coco Polizzi, a Sicilian who fell under the spell of the Pearl of the South.

The kasbah of Agadir Oufella

The kasbah of Agadir Oufella is the symbol of Agadir. Inaugurated in 1540, it is the most majestic sitev of the city. Overlooking the city, this fortress, at a height of 236 metres, offers a splendid view over the bay, the port and snowy mountains beyond the southern plains.

Agadir Market « Al Had »

Souk Al had : An awesome place here you can find whatever you need including pottery and all sorts of moroccanhandicrafts, spices, clothes, babouches, gold and silver jewellery and tableware.

Wall of memorie

This wall recalls the challenge of the reconstruction of Agadir after the terrible earthquake of 1960. As king mohamed ˅ declared : «...if it was destiny that decided the destruction of Agadir, its reconstruction will depend on our faith and will».

Thanks to the will of a population proud of its region, Agadir is now a pleasant and flourishing city of great repute. It represents the principal seaside and tourist resort of Morocco.

Amazigh Museum of Agadir

Adress : Avenue hassan 2 - Agadir
Phone : +212 5 28 82 16 32

The amazigh museum of Agadir shows the cultural richness of the Souss massa draa civilisation.

With its mix of modernity and tradition, this mecca genuine wealt. brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, as well as belts...make up a precious collection of berber jewellery, witness of a culture, traditions and symbols specific to the region.

 
The museum exhibits an assortement of regional carpets and the usual pottery goods such as jars, pots and dishes...

Port of Agadir

First sardine port in the world and prime fishing port in Morocco.


Agadir is a great concourse for pelagic fish; tuna and marlin... tourists may also find in the port area small traditional restaurants proposing delicious dishes of freshly caught fish.

Sports Beaches

35 km from Agadir « Aghroud » is one of the most splendid beaches of the region. With its beautiful crystalline waters, Aghroud offers a serene and exotic rest. Extending over more than 7

km, Taghazout beach is a surfing destination of great repute, thanks ti its saaring waves, appropariate winds, and itswater temperature...all makes it heaven for surfers !

Wild beaches

Situated 30 km south Agadir, «Tifnit» is an adorable fishing village, dating back sevral centuries. Its magnificent wld beach is spread over 4 km, at the centre of awesome dunes. Located 70 km south of Agadir, Sidi Moussa d'Aglou is a charming beach, and is the habitual holiday resort for the people of Tiznit, still further down the coast the village of «Sidi Ifni» offers superb wild beaches, with shingle and fine sand.

The village of «Mirleft» also has admirable white sand beaches. It is a unique place, offering huge waves, and famous surfing spots, a paradise for surfers.

Family beaches

Nichnamed «Banana Village» or «Banana Beach» by Jimmy Handrix, in the 1960s, Aourir is known for its sweet nbananas which grow there.

Aourir has wonderful beaches extending for more than 3 km, and provide a real choice for surf fans. In fact, the beaches here have surf outlets such as those of«Banana Beach» or of «Devil's Rock».

For fans of Moroccan cuisine, Aourir proposes many restaurants offering views over nbanana tree plantations.

Marina Agadir

Next to the city centre, the marina is the new tourist project that the city of Agadir has added to its attractions. Located at the start of the sea front promenade the new Marina of Agadir offers its guests a multitude of services and leisure activities : various shopping, catering aquatic sports, yachting club, nightclubs, bubs and playrooms...

Further on, in the superb bay of palm trees, a pleasure port can welcome around320 stations from6 to 30 m and is equipped with modern portuguese materials : quay lines, fresh water, electricity, protective moorning area, and sanitary infrastructure.

Withaout doubt you will want to put down roots there.

Walk

A walk way along the seas front has been built to provide public places of leisure and relaxation. Through this new walk; Agadir conveys an ate of living, a unique social square, where walking, meeting, wandering and imagining find exceptional scope.

These five kilometres of continuouns promenade are paved with red stone, bordered by low dry stone walls, and plished stone paving. Palm trees, newly planted, give a gentle rhythm to the stroll and street lighting assures maximum security and safety after sun set.

Tiznit

Situated in the south-west of the region, 60 km from Agadir, Tiznit is a privileged place to enjoy a variety of lansscapes : sea and desert, palins and mountains.

Tiznit stans out because of the cultivation of almonds, olive and mint, as well as the manufacture of fine silver jewellery.

Tafraoute

A small city the in middle of a valley in middle-atlas, Tafrouate is located 180 km south Agadir in the province of Tiznit. Perched at 1200m, this pleasant little town known for its colourful scenery, offers grandiose landscapes.

Its myriad of pink grantite rocks tower above luxuriant vegetation – almond and olive trees, datepalms, argan trees and carob trees...


In spring, the valley of tafraout offers a magnificent spectacle, the flowering almond tress.

All to be discovered in an unforgettable walk.

Taroudant

Taroudant is a medieval city, located 80 km from Agadir. Its fawn- colored ramparts have given it the name « the pretty Marrakech ».

Situated at the intersection of the Souss Valley and High Atlas Mountains, Taroudant gives an exellent overview of the south of Morocco. Ancient Saâdian capital of the 16th century, Taroudant played a key role in Morocco 's history : it was the refuge of rebellius princes and was coveted by the southern tribes.

It fascinates people with its handicrafts- painted wood, Berber jewellery...and by its sweetness and the berber way of living .

Tiout

A berber village at the battom of the middle-atlas, tiout is located 33 km from taroudant. Perched on a peak, Tiout overhangs a splendid palm grove.

This includes a 16 th centery kasbah, which dominates villages of pink ochre houses...

An amazing site that offers a verdant and desert landscape, appropriate for some great .

Villagers live around this oasis, with its culture of irrigated gardens and goat farming.

Tiout was host to the shooting of the famous film « Ali Baba and the 40 thieves », sometimes called by its less well-known name Fernandel.

Immouzzer

About 70 km from Agadir, I mmouzer Ida-Outanane, to give its full name, is a small picturesque village, perched 1250 metres above the hills of the high atlas. It dominates a large valley, overgrown with mountain palm trees. Famous for its spicy honey, the village commemorates each year, in August, the honey festival.

This region is known also for its natural cascades and pools, impressive during rainy winters, as well as the beauty of its oleander fields...A change of scenery is guaranteed!

Massa

Situated 45 km south of Agadir and only 3 km from Atlantic Ocean, Massa is at the centre of the national park of Souss-Massa Draâ. With its wealth of otnithological wildlife, the park offers an awersone walk along the river to its mouth opening onto the ocean.

The river-mouth massa is a migratory station and a wintering space for a great number of birds migrating between Europe and Africa. Here, you can find ducks, flamingos, grey herons, and the Northern Balad Ibis which is nearing extinction.

Chtouka Aït Baha

Jetski

If you are a water sport enthusiast, you will be pleased. Come to share a unique moment in Jet ski combining the pleasure of the sport and the discovery of one of the most beautiful bays of the world, that of the city of Agadir, the city of the sun and fine sand, your afternoon will be Under the sign of the ocean.

In addition to the activity, lovers of speed or tight turns will greatly satisfy their pleasure. So do not hesitate to discover the pleasures of gliding in jet ski in Agadir and region.

Golfs

Agadir is the sweetness in all seasons. Only three hours from Paris, Agadir is an ideal seaside resort for golf stays. It offers sun and temperatures around 25 ° in winter and little more in summer. Agadir has five golf courses of great quality. Three golf courses are close to the tourist area and the  others one towards Tagazout and second in way to Ait Melloul.

Surf

The coast of Agadir is one of the world's most important destinations for surfing. The location offers the possibility of spots for all levels, spots considered by the professionals as being among the best in the world.

Being one of the most popular water sports in places like Aghoud, Aourir, Taghazout and Tamri among others, surfing has more than one reputation in the region.

Throughout the year, especially during the summer season, enthusiasts of all levels indulge in the joys of surfing under the rising sun and under the good escort of Poseidon.

They can enjoy the good swell, sometimes ranging from 0.5 to 5m and gently slide to the rhythm of the wind with its spots with exceptional waves conditions.

Tennis

Practicing tennis in Agadir is a total pleasure. Endless beaten earth and the sun 300 days a year to top it off.

Impeccable service of the courts, where before each game, the field is  passed to the net, watered by a bullet collector who accompanies you throughout the game. The conditions are so favorable that major foreign clubs come to relocate the training of their competition players.

Most hotels have tennis courts. In the city center, a municipal club offers no fewer than 15 clay courts, many of which have night lighting.

Paintball

The Paintball is a sporting activity and a leisure generally opposing two teams whose players are equipped with a mask of protection and a launcher (or marker) propelling the balls of colored gelatin.

In its most practiced version, two teams of 7 or 5 people compete to retrieve a flag located at the base adverse to bring it back to its base in a limited time. Players hit by one or more broken balls are eliminated from the game.

 

Fishing

During your stay by the sea, it is strongly recommended to take a boat trip. You can find different locations on the marina dock for departures for sea trips. This can be strolls on motor boats or on sailboats.

Quad

The surroundings of Agadir are ideal starting points for quad excursions. Indeed, lovers of motorsports and nature will find their happiness in Agadir. Do not hesitate to discover majestic landscapes while having fun! Whether in the region of Souss, in the Valley of Immouzzer (paradise road) and in many other places around Agadir, magnificent places are to be discovered while practicing mechanical sport. Do not hesitate to ask for more information about this activity.

Karting

The Center Karting Agadir is spread over 5 hectares, and has two tracks of 900 meters and 1.200 meters. But also, its club house, the restaurant, the paddock and playgrounds. Located one kilometer from the beach, it is equipped with quality kartings for adults and children from 7 years.

The management is committed to various measures that respect the environment.

Dromadaire or Horse Riding Agadir

Camels Ride or Horse Riding Agadir A walk on the back of Camels or Horse on the beach are popular activities in Agadir and gives a lasting memory, especially for children. Daily visits in the eucalyptus forest and the beach Agadir Excursion to Camels or to Horse on Agadir 2 hours of walk.