A paradise for birds

Located between the sea front and the Great Mosque, take the time to visit Bird Valley, an ornithological museum featuring the main migratory birds that frequent the region.

Then, don't miss out on the Souss Massa national park, a nature reserve to the south of the town which welcomes a multitude of migratory birds like pink flamingos, storks or even the world's largest colony of bald ibises.

The old kasbah

Destroyed by the earthquake of 1960, the kasbah no longer has its crenellated ramparts.

Nevertheless, this elevated site has a complete view of the bay, the port and the new town. It is enchanting at sundown, when the light is flecked with gold.

La médina d’Agadir

Slightly to the south of the city center, this is a place to be discovered with great delight: the new medina was reconstructed from the 1990s onwards by Italian architect Coco Polizzi.

Careful urban development, craftsmen and restaurants. It is an original and bold success, where the Moroccan soul still survives. The jewelry souk and the Moorish café are more than worth the detour.

The Agadir souk

 Before going to see the Taroudant fortifications, take a trip to the El-Had souk, a vast market where the inhabitants of Agadir buy their food. Look at the ingredients used in local cooking, buy some fresh fruit or cold drinks, and then head 70km due east to Taroudant. Encircling the old town, the ramparts stretch out over approximately 7km. Taking a horse-drawm carriage tour allows you to appreciate the scale of this thick crenellated adobe wall, which is punctuated with towers and bastions.

The garden of Olhao

The garden of Olhao commemorates the historic ties between the two countries. A green space punctuated by watering holes, walkways and architectural inspired by regional tradition, is attached a museum dedicated to the memory of Agadir.

In this museum, the highlights of the city (construction, destruction, reconstruction) are exposed through a series of photographs, stamps and newspapers. It is located near the French Institute of Agadir.

Grotte Win Timdiouine

Wintamdouine, the most beautiful grotto of Africa The most famous site of the Souss, is Wintimdouine. It is considered to be one of Africa's most beautiful grottoes. The site includes an underground river 7.5 km long, and offers ideal exploration conditions for speleologists. There are no particular technical difficulties and although there is a risk of flooding there are several shelters. The sheer grandure of this grotto is its dominating feature as well as the source of the challenges it provides. Underground lakes,capitals, balconies, curtains, stalactites, stalagmite. Will astonish and amaze you during the entire excursion. You can experience the special environment on foot by either wading in water or on an air chamber ? You will also be fascinated by the traditional baptism of Wintimdouine. It will happen just after the massive scree and offers you the opportunity to smear your face with clay. Prior authorization is required for the visit.

Art and memory

The Amazigh heritage museum, which opened in 2000, is devoted to Agadir's Berber culture. It offers a clear and detailed educational trail, along with a rich collection of silver jewelry comprising necklaces, rings and finely crafted brooches.

Fishing and trade

Stop at the port entrance for a quick bite of grilled fish or a small lobster. From 8am until noon, you can watch the auction from a specially built balcony in the market. If you get there early, watch the sailors unload gigantic tuna fish, groupers and hammerhead sharks.

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