Kasbah of Agadir

The Kasbah of Agadir stands on a hilltop position, featuring defensive walls and watchtowers that overlook the Atlantic Ocean and modern city below.

Built in 1540 during Portuguese presence, this fortress protected the coastal region and maintained control over maritime trade routes along the Moroccan coast.

The architecture combines Portuguese military engineering with traditional Moroccan building methods, utilizing local materials such as adobe clay and stone.

Visitors can reach the Kasbah through designated paths that lead to multiple observation points, with informational signs available in several languages.

The 1960 earthquake transformed this defensive structure into an archaeological site that documents the evolution of Agadir through different historical periods.

Location: Agadir

Inception: 1540

Website: https://agadir-oufella.ma/en

GPS coordinates: 30.42944,-9.62417

Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:41