About
Located on the Atlantic coast, 508 km from Casablanca and 235 km from Marrakech, Agadir is the capital of the Souss-Massa region. Nicknamed “the capital of Souss,” it had over 500,000 inhabitants in 2024, and nearly one million in its prefecture.
A rapidly growing city, it is predominantly inhabited by the Chleuh people, but Darija (Moroccan Arabic) is widely spoken.
Football in Agadir
The city lives to the rhythm of football. Its club, Hassania Union Sport d’Agadir (HUSA), regularly plays in Morocco’s top division. The Grand Stade d’Agadir (45,000 seats), a modern facility, has been chosen for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 and the 2030 World Cup.
Getting Around Agadir
The bus network, operated by Alsa since 2010, includes over 40 lines. A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is planned to link the port to Tikiouine. Al Massira Airport, the third largest in the country, connects Agadir to Europe.
The A3 motorway, opened in 2010, links it to Marrakech, while express roads serve Taroudant, Tiznit, and Taghazout. Although the city does not yet have a train station, a high-speed rail line between Marrakech and Agadir is planned.
What to Visit in Agadir?
A popular seaside resort, Agadir attracts visitors with its 10km of beaches and lively corniche. Overlooking the bay, the Agadir Oufella kasbah offers panoramic views and remains a symbol after the 1960 earthquake. Souk El Had, with its 3,000 stalls, is a must-visit for lovers of crafts and gastronomy.
Other notable sites include the Olhao Garden, symbolizing the twinning with the Algarve, the Valley of Birds, the fishing port, the Marina, and the Polizzi Medina.
Finally, the Amazigh Heritage Museum traces the history and culture of the region through jewellery, carpets, and pottery.
