Banks: 08.15 to 15.45, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08.30 to 12.00 and 14.30 to 18.30, Monday to Friday; 08.30 to 14.00, Saturday
Government Offices: 08.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 19.00, daily

Overall, Agadir is a very safe travel destination. Although touts and hawkers prowl the beach and streets, they are kept under a close eye by the everpresent police patrols. Even so, it’s a good idea to keep your valuables with you at all times, especially on the beach. Visitors may also want to consider taking a petit taxi late at night instead of walking between the city centre and the beach promenade. A friendly 24-hour tourist police post can be found at the southern end of the beach promenade.

Police: 19

220V, 50Hz two-pin round plugs are used.

You don’t need any special vaccinations to get into Morocco, but it’s suggested that you stick to bottled water for all your drinking and teeth-brushing needs. The food in the restaurants is usually safe to eat, especially in the nicer hotels and resorts. You may want to take a look at the street stalls or smaller inner-city restaurants to see if they look hygienic enough.

For any minor illness, there are pharmacies all over Agadir, especially along avenue Prince Moulay Abdallah and boulevard Hassan II. Most beach resorts have their own contacts for English-speaking doctors if you need one, and there are several private medical clinics near boulevard Hassan II that serve the hospital needs of Agadir.

Clinique Argana: +212 28 846000
Emergency services: 19

Arabic is the main language spoken in Agadir, but eight other languages are also popular here. French is the most widely spoken European language in Agadir, and English is understood by most people in the tourist areas.

Morocco uses the dirham (Dh) as its official currency. There are 100 centimes in one dirham. Notes come in denominations of Dh200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins come in denominations of Dh10, five and one, as well as 50, 20, 10 and five centimes.

All visitors over the age of 18 may import 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 400 grams of tobacco, one litre of spirits, one litre of wine and five grams of perfume without incurring a customs tax.

Visitors should remember that even though Agadir is a beach resort town, Morocco is still a Muslim country and one should be respectful of their social rules. Try to dress conservatively when in town, and even on the beach do your best to expose minimal skin. Simply by dressing conservatively, you will get a much better reception from the locals.

When you give or receive something, or eat food, only use your right hand. The left hand is reserved for toilet activities. Homosexuality is still a crime in Morocco, and extramarital affairs are punishable by law, so keep this behaviour low-key when in public. During the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan expect businesses to be closed and try and respect the customs of this important tradition.

Citizens of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland can enter Morocco without a visa. You only need to show a passport for a stay of up to 90 days. You can extend your stay for six months if you are a visa-exempt visitor. All other visitors need a visa to enter Morocco, and should check with their local Moroccan consulate regarding the rules.

The ONMT tourism office is located on the upper level of Building Iguenouane, and is open Monday to Thursday from 08.30 to 12.00 and 14.30 to 18.30, and on Fridays from 08.30 to 11.30 and 14.30 to 18.30. It provides useful restaurant and hotel suggestions.

Office National Marocain de Tourisme (ONMT)
Corner of avenue du Prince Moulay Abadallah and avenue Prince Sidi Mohammed 
Phone: +212 28 846 377