Agadir, Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane, Souss-Massa, Morocco
Kasbah / Fortress · Saadian · 16th Century
Agadir Oufella, also known as the Kasbah of Agadir, is a fortress located on a hill overlooking the city and the bay of Agadir. Built in 1540 by the Saadian Sultan Mohammed ech-Cheikh to defend against the Portuguese, much of it was destroyed in the 1960 earthquake, but the ramparts have been restored.
Construction: 1540 – 1572
Founder: Mohammed ech-Cheikh
Key figures: Mohammed ech-Cheikh
Significance: A fortress built to protect the city from Portuguese attacks, largely destroyed in the 1960 earthquake.
- 1540: Construction started
- 1960: Destroyed by earthquake
- 2020s: Restoration project
Architectural styles: Saadian, Military
Materials: Stone, Lime
- Ramparts: Restored outer walls offering panoramic views.
- Inscription: The famous Arabic inscription on the hill: God, King, Country.
- Ruins: Foundations of the old city inside the walls.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Open access. Cable car available.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible via cable car or road.
Official site: http://visitagadir.com
Address: Oufella, Agadir, Morocco
Coordinates: 30.4278, -9.625