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Agadir travel guide

Morocco's winter-sun beach resort

Agadir beach and bay. Photo: Abdeaitali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 30mflight from London
AGAnearest main airport
29° in Julwarmest month
14° in Jancoolest month

Agadir is Morocco's main beach resort, with a long, sandy bay, a palm-lined promenade and modern hotels, and over 300 days of sun a year.

It was rebuilt after a 1960 earthquake, so it's modern rather than historic, but good for winter sun and surfing in nearby Taghazout.

Good forBeachesWinter sunSurfingFamilies

What Agadir is known for

  • Winter sun

    Around 20°C in January.

  • The bay

    Ten kilometres of sand.

  • Surfing

    Taghazout's waves.

  • The kasbah

    Hilltop ruins and views.

Top things to do in Agadir

  1. 1

    Agadir Oufella

    The hilltop kasbah at sunset.

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  2. 2

    Souk El Had

    A huge local market.

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  3. 3

    Taghazout

    A surf village 20 minutes north.

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  4. 4

    Paradise Valley

    Palm-lined rock pools in the hills.

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Where to stay in Agadir

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Best time to visit Agadir

Best value: May–Jun, Sep. October to May for winter sun; summer is hot but breezy.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Bar height is the average temperature in Agadir, °C, 2001–2025 (NASA POWER).

Getting there and around

About 3h 30m from London to AGA, and flights from most UK airports.

Petit taxis are orange and cheap. A car or tour helps for the coast and valleys.

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Good to know

  • Sea mists are common in summer mornings.
  • Taghazout suits younger travellers.
  • Many all-inclusive deals in winter.
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Agadir FAQ

Is Agadir good for families?

Yes, with a safe, sandy beach.

How far from Marrakech?

About three hours by road.

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