A stroll through the Medina

Published on June 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Destroyed by an earthquake in 1960, Agadir's Medina has been rebuilt and is located just a few kilometres from the city centre. As a spectacular site, it's essential to visit this masterpiece when you're in the city. The Medina perfectly respects the ancestral architecture of the Souss-Massa region. Its Italian origins can be traced back to Coco Polizzi, whose project to build the Medina began in the early 1990s.

This infrastructure is ideally suited to the age-old art of stonework developed in the Anti Atlas and Atlas mountains. It's not its 4.5 hectare site that impresses, but its architecture, inspired by ancient Moroccan buildings. It is a detailed reproduction of the old town of Agadir before it was destroyed in 1960. In the heart of the narrow streets, sheltered from the sun, you'll find a magnificent setting that makes a great introduction to your stay.

Architecture traditionnelle de la Médina

Summary

Why go there?
Where to stay near the Medina?
Practical information

Why go there?

A visit to the medina will plunge you into the past and give you an insight into the history of the Souss Massa region and its ancestral traditions.

The Medina is home to many craftsmen: weavers, sculptors, cabinet-makers, shoemakers and many others, and you can see them at work. Moroccan craftsmanship is very rich, so treat yourself and your loved ones. The Medina is not just for adults, but also for children, so you can learn about their craft and the history of the Souss Massa region. The place is well worth the diversions, and so is the vegetation.

Where to stay near the Medina?

There are plenty of hotels to choose from. We suggest one of the closest to the Medina for its value for money and art deco style. The Hotel Timoulay et Spa is 2.9 kilometres from the Coco Polizzi Medina and 10 minutes from the city centre by car. Its convenient location also gives you access to a variety of tourist attractions and leisure activities such as horse riding and scuba diving.

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Hotel Timoulay and Spa Agadir

Hotel on a human scale, 500 m from the beach and 10 minutes' drive from the town centre.

8.5 Very good

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£79 / night

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Practical information

👉 How do I get to the Medina?

To get to the Medina, it takes about 15 minutes by car from the city centre. If you don't have a car, you can hire one from one of the two Hertz agencies located on avenue Mohamed V and at Agadir Al Massira airport.

There is a shuttle bus from the centre to the Medina, which you can ask your hotel about.

⏰ Opening times :

The Medina is open every day from 9am to 6.30pm.

👛 Price :

A visit to the medina costs 40 Moroccan dirham for an adult (4 euros) and 20 dirham for a child (2 euros).

Don't forget to ask at your hotel, which includes a pick-up service, and if you wish a guide can accompany you and share all his knowledge of the great Medina and its history.

🚩 Please note that the Medina is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

by Editorial Team

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