Where to eat in Agadir: a local food guide#
Food is one of the best reasons to come to Agadir. The city sits on the Atlantic and in the heart of the argan and citrus country, and its cooking draws on both the sea and the market gardens of the Souss plain. You can eat extremely well here, from a few dirhams at a street stall to a full dinner by the water.
Here is how to find the good stuff, and what to order.
The dishes to try#
- Tagine. Morocco's signature slow-cooked dish, in a clay pot, with lamb, chicken, beef or vegetables. Simple versions are often the best.
- Couscous. Traditionally served on Fridays, piled with vegetables and tender meat. If you are here on a Friday, order it.
- Grilled fish. Agadir is a fishing port, and fresh sardines, sea bream and sole grilled over charcoal are a highlight — try them near the port.
- Msemen and breads. Flaky, layered flatbreads, often eaten with honey, amlou or cheese at breakfast.
- Amlou. A rich spread of argan oil, almonds and honey, unique to this region. Taste it once and you will want to take some home.
- Harira and pastilla. A comforting soup and a sweet-savoury pastry, both worth seeking out.
- Mint tea. Sweet, poured from a height, and the way every meal here ends.
Where to eat, by district#
The port and seafront. For fresh fish and a view. You will pay a little more for the setting, but it is worth it once.
Talborjt. The downtown district is where you find honest, local restaurants and cafes, often at very reasonable prices. This is a good area to wander and choose by how busy a place looks.
The marina. The polished, modern end of eating in Agadir: cafes, restaurants and terraces around the yachts. Best for a relaxed evening, a drink and people-watching.
Founty and the resort strip. Hotel and beachfront restaurants, convenient if you are staying nearby, with a mix of Moroccan and international menus.
The souk. For produce, spices, olives, nuts and a fresh orange juice while you shop — not a restaurant, but part of eating well here. Our Souk El Had guide covers how to do it.
How to eat well and cheaply#
- Follow the locals. A full, busy cafe at lunchtime is a better sign than an empty one with a big sign.
- Eat your main meal at midday. Lunch is often better value than dinner for the same food.
- Ask what is fresh. In a port city, the catch of the day is the thing to order.
- Go easy on hotel restaurants unless convenience matters more than cost.
- Carry cash. Smaller places may not take cards.
Make it part of the day#
Agadir's food is best enjoyed slowly and close to where it is made. Shop the market in the morning, eat grilled fish near the port at lunch, and finish with mint tea watching the sun go down over the bay.
If you are staying in one of our Aliya Luxury Apartments, you will have a kitchen for the days you want to cook, and we are always glad to point you to the restaurants locals actually rate. Browse more ideas on our Agadir activities page — and come hungry.
