Agadir City Tour: Kasbah, Mosque & Souk El Had

Souk El Had holds 6,000 shops across 13 hectares. The guide knows the layout so you don't get lost inside it.

An Agadir city tour with hotel pickup that visits the Kasbah Oufella fortress (reached by cable car or minibus), the Mohamed V Mosque, an argan oil production facility, and Souk El Had market. The guide speaks English and Arabic, points out the earthquake sites from 1960, and helps navigate the market's 15 entrances where most shops don't display prices. Cable car access costs extra. The tour itself runs three to four hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Agadir Kasbah Ruins50m
2. Souk el Had1h

Explore Agadir city and landmarks

• Optional cable car to Kasbah Oufella
• View Agadir marina and restaurants
• Visit Mohamed V Mosque in Talborjt
• Tour argan oil factory and taste products
• Explore Souk El Had market

The experience

The tour starts with a choice: take the cable car up to Kasbah Oufella fortress for a panoramic view of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains, or ride the minibus to the top. Either way, you're standing at the old Agadir, looking down at the blue sea and sky. From there the guide takes you through the city's modern areas (the marina with its restaurants, boats and international shops), then into Talborjt, the older quarter where the Mohamed V Mosque stands. You'll see the exterior, the carved walls and doors, and learn how the 1960 earthquake reshaped the city.

Next is a stop at an argan oil factory where Berber women produce the oil traditionally. You'll taste honey and argan oil, get information about the products, and have a chance to buy. Then comes Souk El Had, the largest market in Morocco and Africa. It sprawls across 13 hectares with about 6,000 shops and 15 gates. Most vendors don't mark prices, which is where the guide's knowledge of the area becomes practical. They'll help you navigate and haggle without getting turned around inside it.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the air-conditioned vehicle and the guide. The cable car to the Kasbah is optional and costs €9 per person one way if you choose it. Without it, the minibus gets you to the same viewpoint. The tour works best as your first excursion in Agadir, since it covers the layout and culture in one morning or afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide in English or Arabic.
• panoramic views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains from the Kasbah.
• exterior visit to the Mohamed V Mosque with cultural explanation.
• argan oil factory tour with honey and oil tasting.
• access to Souk El Had market with guide assistance.

Options for this experience

6 options

Agadir City TourGuide in English or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Pickup is included, but the cable car is not

Cable car included, pickup from AgadirGuide in English or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00Includes pickup

Pickup from Anza, Awrir and TaghazoutGuide in English · 09:30 and 14:00Includes pickup

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Cable car included, pickup from TaghazoGuide in English or Arabic · 09:30 and 14:00Includes pickup

Pickup from the Agadir cruise terminalGuide in English or Arabic · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 14:00Includes pickup

Private and VIP tourGuide in English or Arabic · 6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:00Includes pickup

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Before you book

Lasts 3h–4h, runs Tuesday to Sunday, 10 start times, from US$ 12.35 per person, with a live guide in English and Arabic, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday10 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 95 years) · Infant (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agadir Tours with the best guide Mohamed

Is this one for you?Choose this tour as your first excursion in Agadir if you want the layout and culture of the city in one morning, since the guide covers the old fortress, the mosque, the market and the earthquake history without you having to piece it together from separate stops. The cable car adds a scenic element but isn't required. The minibus gets you the same view if you'd rather skip the extra cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 9 years).

Can I take the cable car to the Kasbah or do I have to use the minibus?

The cable car is optional and costs €9 per person for one way. If you skip it, the minibus takes you to the top of the mountain for the same panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountains.

What is Souk El Had actually like to walk through?

Souk El Had is the largest market in Morocco and Africa, with about 6,000 shops spread across 13 hectares and 15 different entrances. Most shops don't display prices, so haggling is expected, and it's easy to lose your way. The guide knows the area and will help you navigate and shop without getting lost.

What will I see at the Mohamed V Mosque?

You'll visit the exterior of the Mohamed V Mosque in Talborjt, the old part of Agadir. The guide will point out the beautiful wall and door carvings and explain the mosque's significance and Moroccan culture. This area was also affected by the 1960 earthquake, which the guide will discuss.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Agadir are included in the tour price. The guide will collect you in an air-conditioned vehicle and return you at the end.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs three to four hours, covering the Kasbah, Mohamed V Mosque, the argan oil factory and Souk El Had market.