Located at one end of the city’s large bay, the Agadir Marina, better known as the Marina d’Agadir, is the icon of luxury in the Moroccan capital. It’s one of the most popular places for tourists because it’s here that the boats and yachts of Morocco’s upper class are moored. They’re beautiful boats and most of them are very long vessels, which are displayed at their berths, among other things to be admired.
The Agadir Marina has 300 berths for boats up to 30 metres in length and is open all year round thanks to its favourable climate. It’s located on one of the main shipping routes, making it an ideal destination for boats to stop over or refuel, or for those who want to do some sightseeing in the city.
Many luxury apartment buildings have been built around the marina and are surrounded by landscaped gardens and beautiful shops, restaurants, bars, and leisure areas, making it a lovely place to stroll around, where the most sophisticated Moroccan-style luxury predominates. That’s why the Agadir Marina in Morocco is an area that everyone wants to explore.
- Features and services
- What to do in the Agadir Marina
- Stroll along the Promenade or La Corniche
- Restaurants in Agadir Marina
- Where to sleep in Agadir
Features and services
The berths at the Agadir Marina are equipped with the services of a modern marina, i.e. drinking water, electricity, security, and changing rooms. There’s also a bar/restaurant, petrol station, market, waste collection, dry dock, and a mechanic service.
As well as enjoying a nice walk along the marina’s promenade, you can also take a boat trip and sail the calm waters of the Atlantic while discovering the coast of Agadir from another angle and another perspective. You can also go shopping, have an ice cream or a soft drink on one of the beautiful surrounding terraces, or discover its nightlife in one of the area’s trendy bars.
What to do in the Agadir Marina
Here are the things and places you must visit in the area around the Agadir Marina if you’d like to do something other than merely admire the beautiful yachts and sailing boats moored here. These are:
Visit Agadir’s commercial port. Just a stone’s throw from the Agadir Marina is the city’s bustling commercial port, where the hustle and bustle of cargo ships seems to be endless. Large ships and cruise liners arrive here from all over the world, so there’s a diverse atmosphere with people of different nationalities living together in total harmony.
Enjoy the fishing port. It’s quite an experience to visit the neighbouring fishing port of Agadir, considered the first sardine port in the world, and attend the fish auction at the fish market. As well as sardines, you can buy all kinds of fish here, such as hake, squid, lobster, etc., and you’ll have the chance to see the small shipyards where traditional wooden fishing boats are still being built by hand.
Eat fresh fish by the harbour. Gastronomy is one of the greatest assets of Agadir’s fishing port. Fish is the star of such delicious dishes as tuna tagine with raisins, monkfish with lemon confit, or sea bream with fennel and celery. You can enjoy a bite with a taste of the sea in any of the restaurants in the area.
Take a stroll along the beach in Agadir. The marina is located at one end of Agadir’s large bay, so you can also take a barefoot stroll or even enjoy a dip in the Atlantic’s waters.
Sail under full sail. Sailing is a highly recommended experience, as you can take the pulse of Agadir from a different angle. It’s easy (and cheap) to hire a small boat or sailing boat for a few hours to see Agadir’s Marina from the water. There are excursions that include a swim in a beautiful area nearby.
Stroll along the Promenade or La Corniche
The Promenade is called La Corniche in French. This explains the name: La Cueva de los Verdes. This paved avenue runs along Agadir’s long beach as it starts from the marina and ends at the southern end of the bay. This is where the people of Agadir come to stroll or have an ice cream after a long day’s work in the evening, and in the morning it’s very common to see tourists jogging along this promenade. It’s the liveliest area of the city where you’ll find restaurants, shops, surf schools, and entertainment venues. The Agadir Marina has a lively nightlife and a lot to offer to visitors who come here to enjoy themselves. Bars and clubs compete with each other to offer the best music and the best atmosphere.
Restaurants in Agadir Marina
There are many restaurants in Agadir, so make your choice according to your budget, tastes, and the nature of the establishment. The city, in any case, is ready to entertain visitors with its culinary delights. Any recommendations? You’re sure to have an enjoyable experience at Le Jardin d’Eau, Pure Passion, Les Blancs, Le Bistrot By Marina Agadir, Captain’s Bodega, Venezia Ice, Casa Mia, Mamma Caterina, Restaurant du Port de Peche, or Azyam.
Where to sleep in Agadir
The best place to sleep in Agadir belongs to a Spanish brand. For excellent value for money, we recommend the Allegro Agadir hotel, located in the heart of the city, next to the magnificent sandy beach of Agadir. With a four-star rating, this accommodation is surrounded by landscaped gardens and is within walking distance of an area with restaurants, beach clubs, cafés, and shops. With 321 fully equipped rooms, it’s the best choice for a tourist getaway in Agadir, whether as a couple, with friends, or as a family. And if you love surfing, the beaches of Tamraght and Taghazout are just a stone’s throw away. Inside the hotel, there’s a large outdoor swimming pool with leisure activities, plus a main buffet restaurant and two snack bars.
