Agadir

Agadir is a coastal city in southwestern Morocco that stretches along the Atlantic shore. Its wide streets run parallel to the beach and lead to a modern downtown with low-rise buildings and sprawling residential neighborhoods.

A powerful earthquake in 1960 destroyed nearly all of the old city and killed thousands of residents. The government then rebuilt it with building codes designed to withstand future earthquakes.

The name comes from the Berber word "agadir," meaning granary or fortified storehouse. Today visitors can watch fishermen unloading their catch at the harbor in the early morning, while families gather along the waterfront promenade in the evening.

The main streets are well signposted and most areas along the coast are walkable. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as distances between different neighborhoods can be long.

The kasbah ruins on the hill above the city are among the few remains that survived the earthquake. From there you can see the modern city laid out in a grid pattern.

Location: Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane Prefecture

Inception: 1505

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

Address: Agadir 80000, Morocco

Website: http://agadir.ma

GPS coordinates: 30.42139,-9.58306

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04