8 Best Markets and Souks in Agadir
Where to Go Shopping like a Local in Agadir?
The best markets and souks in Agadir are celebrated for their exceptionally friendly local vendors, immense physical scale, and deep historical connection to regional caravan trade routes. They are seen as the ultimate gatekeepers of authentic Berber culture, where you can haggle for high-quality leather, hand-woven carpets, and world-renowned local products like pure argan oil and amlou (a delicious almond and argan paste).
You can browse one of the largest coved urban markets on the African continent for fresh spices, saffron, and locally harvested olives or dive headfirst into a totally unfiltered Berber market experience. Read on to learn where to pick up the most unique traditional souvenirs to take home.
8 Best Markets and Souks in Agadir
- Souk el Had
- Agadir Medina
- Dsheira Market
- Souk Berbere Artisanal
- Marché Charaf
- Souk Lakhmiss
- Agadir Souk Success
- Inezgane Market
1. Souk el Had
One of the biggest souks in Morocco
Good for: Shoppers, Food
Spanning 32 acres, Souk el Had is one of the biggest souks in Morocco. It’s a major tourist attraction in Agadir. This lively souk is home to thousands of shops selling a wide range of products, from traditional Moroccan tagine pots, spices, and argan oil to clothing, jewelry, and leather goods.
Souk el Had also features numerous places to try local foods and beverages, such as a traditional Moroccan mint tea. It’s surprisingly easy to find your way around the sprawling souk thanks to the numbered entrances. But if you want to go with a local guide, take an organized tour that to make the most of your visit.
Location: Rue 2 Mars, Agadir 80090, Morocco
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm (closed on Mondays)
Souk el Had
2. Agadir Medina
Arts and crafts shopping at a pretty medina
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Located close to downtown, the Agadir Medina features workshops and studios for local craftspeople. There are also shops selling their products. The original medina was destroyed by a fire in the 1960s and was rebuilt in the late 2000s. It’s now a hot spot for shopping and a popular city attraction with 13 acres of traditional shops, museums, galleries, and cafes.
From local painters to jewelers and carpenters, the Agadir Medina offers a unique way to see traditional Moroccan products being made and an opportunity for you to buy directly from the makers. Explore and to buy traditional gifts during your stay in Agadir.
Open: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Agadir Medina
3. Dsheira Market
Traditional farmers’ market in Agadir
Good for: Food, Shoppers
If you’re looking to try local delicacies on your trip to Agadir, Dsheira Market features a top-notch farmers’ market. From freshly picked fruit and vegetables to meat, fish, and Moroccan spices, you’ll find a wealth of traditional flavors to sample here.
Not just a farmers’ market, Dsheira Market also has a colorful collection of clothing, jewelry, and homeware on offer. Expect to find a bustling, busy market with a vibrant atmosphere and local sellers competing for your custom. As well as products to buy and take home, be sure to try the hot meals and traditional beverages that you can enjoy on your visit.
Location: 9FC7+XM5, Dcheira El Jihadia 80000, Morocco
Open: Daily from 8 am to 11 pm
Dsheira Market
4. Souk Berbere Artisanal
A treasure trove of artisanal crafts, homeware, and accessories
Good for: Budget, Shoppers
Souk Berbere Artisanal is a popular place for discovering quality, locally made goods. Whether you’re on the hunt for hand-crafted furniture, rugs and carpets or beautifully made jewelry, clothing and accessories; you’re sure to find something to suit you here.
Souk Berbere Artisanal is a great place for finding traditional gifts at competitive prices in Agadir. The souk features a wide selection of locally made Moroccan products, from decorative vases to tea sets and ceramic tagines. Uncover a colorful array of Moroccan oils and spices here.
Location: CC7G+5X5, Agadir 80000, Morocco
Open: Sunday–Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 7.30 pm, Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm
Souk Berbere Artisanal
5. Marché Charaf
A foodie shopping heaven in Agadir
Good for: Shoppers, Food
For an authentic local market experience in Agadir, you can shake off the tourist crowds at Marché Charaf, located in the older part of the city. A great place to buy Moroccan bakery items, you’ll find local bakers here selling delicious freshly baked bread, cakes, and pastries galore.
Marché Charaf is also home to butchers, selling prime cuts of meat, primarily to locals, who can pick the best cuts from those hung up on display. You’ll also discover a wide range of colorful farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. Shop here if you’re looking to try traditional local flavors on your visit to Agadir.
Location: CCM6+345, Kortoba St, Agadir 80000, Morocco
Open: Daily from 8 am to 10 pm
Marché Charaf
6. Lmassira Fish Market
Great value artisanal gifts and souvenirs
Good for: Food, Shoppers
If you’re self-catering and fancy some delicious seafood, then Lmassira Fish Market (Marché De Poisson Lmassira) is the place to go in Agadir. The city’s coastal position means that all sorts of high quality, fresh fish and seafood are on offer.
The fish market has the same busy, convivial atmosphere of other local markets, making it a fun trip even if you don’t end up buying anything. Buy some fresh swordfish steaks and grill them for a succulent dinner, or pick up some giant shrimp or lobster. It’s enough to make the mouth water. Get there early to have your pick of the freshest catch of the day.
Location: 9CMH+W3C, N10, Agadir 80000, Morocco
Open: Daily from 8 am to 7 pm
Lmassira Fish Market
7. Inezgane Market
A village of Moroccan souks and markets
Good for: Adventure, Photo, Shoppers
About six miles (10 km) outside Agadir, Inezgane Market offers an authentic Moroccan market experience away from the tourist crowds. Not just one market, but a series of souks taking over the whole village, you can find everything you need to buy here, from fruit and vegetables to leather goods and Berber silver jewelry.
An assault on the senses, with wonderful aromas, sights, and sounds, Inezgane Market offers a real glimpse of Moroccan life with a wholesale food market as well as cattle and grain souks. You can also find basketwork, carpets, pottery, and more. Take a taxi cab out of the city to reach Inezgane; it’s worth the trip for a one-of-a-kind Moroccan shopping experience.
Open: Thursday–Tuesday from 9 am to 9 pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Inezgane Market
8. Souk Lakhmiss
Traditional Moroccan souk just outside central Agadir
Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers
Another market popular with locals in Agadir, Souk Lakhmiss is found outside the city. It is well-visited by residents from the surrounding neighborhoods of Hay Zaytoune and Assak. The souk mainly sells locally produced food and is a great value place to stock up if you’re self-catering on your trip to Agadir.
As well as traditional Moroccan food, Souk Lakhmiss also sells clothing, toiletries, and household items, often at much better prices than you’d find at the bigger souks in the city. If you’re visiting the souk, it’s open for late-night shopping on a Thursday. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the area for delicious Moroccan cuisine at reasonable prices.
Location: 9FHV+WQM, N1, Agadir 80000, Morocco
Open: Monday–Wednesday and Friday–Saturday from 9 am to 6.55 pm, Thursday from 8 am to 9.30 pm (closed on Sundays)
Souk Lakhmiss
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