AGADIR

Halal-friendly holidays

Agadir is a Muslim-majority city and naturally very Muslim-friendly. Almost all restaurants serve halal food, and mosques are found throughout the city. Alcohol is available in some tourist areas, but Muslim travellers can easily find halal-friendly hotels, family-oriented resorts and modest leisure options.

Halal food is widely available in Agadir. Nearly every restaurant offers halal food, from Moroccan tagines and couscous to international dishes. Travellers can also enjoy fresh seafood such as grilled sardines, sole or shrimp, thanks to Agadir’s location on the Atlantic. Popular vegetarian options include salads, lentil soups and vegetable tagines. Sweet treats like chebakia (honey-coated pastries) and sellou (a nut and sesame sweet) are also typical.

Agadir is home to many halal-friendly hotels and resorts. Several properties provide alcohol-free rooms on request, halal-certified restaurants, and family-friendly facilities such as women-only pools and spas. Villas, riads and apartments are also available for travellers seeking more privacy.

• Agadir Beach – A wide sandy beach stretching for kilometres, ideal for families, walks and water activities.

• Agadir Oufella (Kasbah) – The ruins of the old kasbah destroyed in the 1960 earthquake. It offers panoramic views over the city and the coastline.

• Souk El Had – A lively market with more than 3,000 stalls selling spices, clothes, handicrafts, fruits and traditional Moroccan goods.

• Agadir Marina – A modern area with cafés, shops and a pleasant promenade overlooking yachts and fishing boats.

• Valley of the Birds (Vallée des Oiseaux) – A small free-entry zoo and park in the city centre, popular with families.

• Crocoparc – A unique theme park dedicated to crocodiles, with gardens, walking paths and educational exhibits.

• Day trips – From Agadir, travellers can easily explore Paradise Valley in the Atlas Mountains, or take excursions to Taroudant (known as "Little Marrakech") and Essaouira on the coast.

Agadir has many mosques across the city. Notable ones include the Mohammed V Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful in the region, as well as the Ibn Zaidoun Mosque and the Talborjt Mosque. All are open for daily prayers and welcome worshippers.