Kasbah of Agadir
The ruined hilltop fortress above the city, with long views over the bay and port. It survived the 1960 earthquake that levelled most of old Agadir, and a short climb or drive leads up to it.
Agadir
Relaxed holidays are the draw of this Atlantic beach resort, which has sunny weather, fresh seafood and a long sandy bay.
Attractive locations
Souss-Massa National Park
A coastal park of dunes, wetlands and cliffs south of the city, known for birdwatching. It is one of the few places in Morocco where the northern bald ibis can be seen.
Crocoparc Agadir
A zoo and botanical park where Nile crocodiles live in landscaped pools, surrounded by palms and tropical plants. A relaxed family outing on the edge of the city.
Paradise Valley
A green gorge in the foothills of the Atlas with natural rock pools, palm trees and small streams. Locals and visitors come for walks, picnics and a cool swim in warm weather.
Olhao Garden
A quiet city garden laid out in Portuguese style as a gift from the town of Olhao, with fountains, tiles and shaded paths. Good for a short, free break in the middle of town.
Taghazout
A laid-back fishing village north of Agadir that has become a surf destination, with beaches, surf schools and cafes along the coast.
Airports
Al Massira Airport AGA
It is about 20 km in a straight line from Agadir.
Essaouira-Mogador Airport ESU
It is about 109 km in a straight line from Agadir.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Morocco page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan13.8 °C26 mm
- Feb14.9 °C36 mm
- Mar17.4 °C34 mm
- Apr19.1 °C18 mm
- May22.2 °C12 mm
- Jun25.4 °C2 mm
- Jul29.4 °C1 mm
- Aug29.2 °C4 mm
- Sep25.3 °C9 mm
- Oct22.6 °C24 mm
- Nov18.1 °C61 mm
- Dec14.9 °C39 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Feb, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 42% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
Police 19 (cities) or Gendarmerie 177 (countryside). Ambulance and fire 15.
local government
Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT)
Helps with: Morocco's national tourism office, which runs the official tourism website. Visitors can write to its Rabat headquarters or use the contact form on the website.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Morocco or planning a trip there.
Address: Batiment 7, Avenue Omar Ibn Al Khatab, Arribat Center, Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
local government
National medical emergency number 141 (listed by ONMT)
Helps with: The Moroccan tourism office's website says to call the single national toll-free number 141 in a medical emergency.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Morocco, including visitors, in a medical emergency.
Phone: 141
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Morocco
Helps with: The UN migration agency, supporting Morocco's migration management since 2007. It works on protection of vulnerable people, safe and regular migration and legal pathways.
Who qualifies: Migrants and vulnerable people on the move. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +212 (0)5 37 65 28 81
Email: [email protected]
Address: 11 rue Ait Ourir, Pinede, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco