Castles and fortresses in Agadir surroundings

Q: In what architectural style were the main buildings in the centre of Agadir built and who designed them?

After the 1960 earthquake, the city was rebuilt in the Moroccan Art Nouveau style under the direction of Italian architect Giovanni Pasquali. The Lutfulla Mosque combines elements of Islamic calligraphy with concrete structures. The Dar Sea Said Cultural Center showcases a hybrid of Andalusian and Berber architecture with carved cedar ceilings.

Q: Where to go to Agadir with children for educational rest?

The Vali du Soo Park introduces the ecosystem of oases through interactive layouts and live displays. The Berber Heritage Museum presents ancient amulets and the reconstruction of a traditional dwelling. Agadir Marina Aquarium contains 30 species of fish of the Atlantic, including rare moray eels.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in Agadir?

Tagazut district with its rocky coves and lighthouse of the 1930s creates dramatic landscapes at sunset. Fonty Street with blue shutters and geometric tiles echoes Essaouira's aesthetic. The ruins of the old kasbah at the foot of Agadir Uflah give a contrast of antiquity and the modern city.

Q: What legends are associated with the story of Agadir?

Local fishermen tell of the “spirit of Agadir Uflah,” a Berber warrior whose ghost guards the fortress. The Portuguese chronicles of the XVI century mention the “golden spring” in the area of the present Ibn Zuhr Park. French resident Tissot in the 1920s allegedly hid in the old port a treasure with Ottoman coins.

Q: What little-known places of Agadir is worth seeing for lovers of history?

The underground granaries of Ammenlu, 15 km from the city, preserved the ventilation system of the XIV century. The abandoned Spanish Cap Gir fort on the cape reflects the colonial conflicts of the 1940s. In the oasis of Tiut you can see petroglyphs with images of ancient galleys.