City in Souss-Massa, Morocco
Agadir
Modern beach resort city with year-round sun, a long promenade and the airport for the surf coast. Easy and cheap but short on medina charm, because the old town was lost in the 1960 earthquake.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,010–1,620Comfortable, one person · DH10,000–16,000Details
- Value for money72/100Better value than 71% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMar–May, Oct–NovWarmest: Jul, 39°CDetails
- Air quality14.6 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · ModerateDetails
- Internet57 MbpsFixed broadband, Morocco medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilCity tap water is treated and chlorinated; most visitors prefer bottled or filtered.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$20–40Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundinDriveWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards in hotels, malls and larger restaurants; cash for taxis, souks and small cafés.Details
Where to stay in Agadir
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Corniche / Founty | Beach hotels, promenade, cafés and nightlife |
| Talborjt | Cheaper rooms, local life and markets |
| Hay Mohammadi / Souss area | Long-stay apartments; less touristy |
| Marina / Port | Waterfront restaurants and walks |
Apps that work in Agadir
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Restaurants and groceries across the city |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ONCF: Train times and e-tickets
- CTM: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: Orange petit taxis should use meters. App drivers may be unlicensed; agree the fare first.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Morocco.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards in hotels, malls and larger restaurants; cash for taxis, souks and small cafés. ATMs are plentiful.
- Currency: Dirham (MAD). US$1 ≈ DH9.88 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plentiful in cities, scarce in desert and mountain villages; dirhams can't be bought abroad, so withdraw on arrival.
- Tipping: Expected: about 10% in restaurants, 10–20 DH for porters and small help, more for guides and drivers.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in cities; local wallets need a Moroccan account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa-required nationalities can often apply online through the official eVisa portal (acces-maroc.ma); avoid paid look-alike sites.
- Passport must be valid at least 3 months on arrival and undamaged; damaged passports have been refused entry.
- Make sure your passport gets an entry stamp; travellers without one have had trouble leaving.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150
Plugs
Type C, E · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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