Agadir Medina
9CHH+G46 Aghroud, Agadir 80007, Morocco
The Agadir Mag take
Agadir Medina is a reconstructed old quarter—the original was flattened in the 1960 earthquake—built in the style of a traditional medina rather than an authentic one. Reviews consistently praise the maintenance and photo potential, though some note the buildings read as too new. It’s a working space: souvenirs, a café serving decent tagines and grills, gardens, and peacocks. Michael Lees flagged uneven upkeep (one half crumbles), and prices are tourist-tier. Most useful as a two-hour circuit if you’re already in central Agadir and want something photo-ready with lunch; it’s 15 minutes and 25–40 MAD from the beach by taxi. Families find it manageable. Don’t come expecting the layered history you’d find in Essaouira’s genuine medina.
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What guests are saying
Five most recent Google reviews — verbatim.
Located just outside the city, this is a small, charming old place. The sights are beautiful and everything is very well maintained. It’s definitely worth a visit. You can enjoy a nice walk, relax, and there are cats, peacocks, and a café terrace as well.
Pretty medina if you’re looking for something to do while in Agadir. It’s a new building, in the style of an old building that was damaged. You have to pay to get in. Inside you find souvenirs. It’s a pretty place for photos, but I wouldn’t necessarily go there to buy anything
The buildings do not look as old as represented. I feel some recent restorations may have been done to make sure the old buildings stand for years to come. But overall nice to roam the old medina and get some drinks and food from the cafe. Perfect for families. FYI from the beach to the medina is around 15 mins and taxis should be charging you around 25 to 40 dirhams. Depending on the taxi and passengers.
Worth a visit if you're in Agadir..a reconstruction of the ancient Medina destroyed by an earthquake. One half around the shops is well maintained and beautiful, the other crumbling. The gardens and walks are also nice and there is a small but pricey restaurant on site.
Beautiful place, the reconstruction is really well done. Lots to see, the cafe was a welcome stop off at the end for the kids and did not disappoint. The was something for everyone... Delicious tagines, traditional BBQ and burger for the less adventurous. All delicious. Highly recommend.
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