Where to stay in Agadir
Agadir is a modern resort city on Morocco's Atlantic coast, rebuilt after the 1960 earthquake. Its life runs along one long, straight beach with a promenade, so the main choice is how close you want to be to the sand, the marina and the restaurants, or whether you prefer the quieter surf villages to the north.
Seafront and Corniche
The big hotels line the long beach and the promenade, with cafes, restaurants and beach clubs a short walk away. You can walk along the sand to the marina in one direction and towards the Kasbah hill in the other. It is the easiest base, but the busiest in high season.
Marina
The marina at the northern end of the beach has modern apartment hotels, yachts, restaurants and bars around the harbour. It is calm and well kept, with the beach right next door and the cable car up to the Agadir Oufella kasbah ruins not far away.
City centre (Talborjt / Nouveau Talborjt)
A short taxi or a longer walk from the beach, the centre has cheaper hotels and everyday Moroccan life. You are close to the Souk El Had, one of the largest markets in the region, and to local restaurants serving tagines and grilled fish at low prices.
Taghazout and Tamraght
About 20 kilometres north, these fishing villages have surf camps, guesthouses and cafes along a coast of point breaks such as Anchor Point. The newer Taghazout Bay resort adds bigger hotels and a golf course. You will need taxis or a car to reach Agadir itself.
One thing to think about
Hotels set back several streets from the beach can mean a long walk across busy avenues, so check the real distance to the sand. Some all-inclusive resorts are far from restaurants and the marina, which matters if you want to eat out every night.
Once you have a bed
The things that sell out first in Agadir are the small-group tours and the skip-the-line tickets.
Common questions
Is Agadir good for a beach holiday in winter?
Yes. Agadir has one of the mildest winter climates in Morocco, with many sunny days and daytime temperatures that are pleasant for walking on the beach. The Atlantic is cool for swimming in winter, so heated hotel pools are useful, but sunbathing and promenade walks are comfortable most of the year.
Do I need a car in Agadir?
Not if you stay on the seafront or at the marina, which are walkable and well served by petit taxis. A car or a driver is useful for day trips to Paradise Valley, Taroudant or the surf villages, though buses and shared taxis also reach Taghazout cheaply.
Where should surfers stay?
Stay in Taghazout or Tamraght rather than in Agadir itself. Surf camps and guesthouses there are close to the breaks, many include lessons, board hire and transport to the best waves of the day, and the atmosphere is more relaxed than in the resort hotels.
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