The Port of Agadir

The town of Agadir was originally known as a fishing village. The fishing port suffered a decline following the Second World War. A shortage of fuel and difficulties in maintaining fishing equipment led to an economic downturn. After being re-supplied in 1942, the city of Agadir quickly bounced back, allowing it to develop. In the 1980s, it became the world's leading sardine port.

There are all kinds of fish, and their different colours and smells will surely not leave you indifferent. Thousands of boats are moored in the port, which is quite impressive when you visit for the first time. It's not for nothing that it's Morocco's leading fishing port!

In fact, the port has already experienced a few problems with the number of boats exceeding the space available to accommodate the thousands of boats. There were very few places left, and any boat wishing to unload its fish had no choice but to wait for the boat in front to finish unloading. Despite these difficulties, this major Moroccan port is still the place to be for locals and tourists alike.

Sardines and other fish species migrate all along the Moroccan coast, taking advantage of the upwelling of nutrient-rich waters. Water temperature plays an important role in fish migration. Warm water is replaced by cold water when the wind blows. The fresh water comes from the depths and is rich in oxygen, which attracts thousands of fish, hence the massive fishing. There are around 12,000 fishermen.

👉 In addition to its good rating the Oasis Hotel and Spa has a good location. It is right next to the sea and has a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa. Each room has a superb view of the sea, garden, pool or even the mountains.

👉 The Tildi Hotel located 200 metres from the beach has a swimming pool, spa as well as a fitness centre. There are also two restaurants serving Moroccan specialities but also international cuisine. If you want to relax in the evening, you can go for a drink at the bar with its large terrace overlooking the sea and the mountains.

👉 Getting there:

To get to the fishing port you have the option of getting there on foot, you can count on 20 minutes from Agadir city centre. You can also take a cheap red taxi. Access to the port is free, with no entrance charge.

👉 Eating out:

There are many restaurants surrounding Agadir fishing port. We recommend the Yacht Club, the fishing port's seafront restaurant. Its Italian, French and Mediterranean cuisine also features freshly caught seafood and fish à la carte!

We also suggest Restaurant no 27, which will be delighted to serve you their fresh produce. Choose from grilled sardines, sea bream, Saint Pierre, swordfish and much more.