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The essentials in three lines

  • In Agadir, petits taxis are red-orange, take three passengers at most and run on the meter: check that it is switched on before you set off.
  • City buses serve every district and run along Avenue Mohammed V between the port and Inezgane; since May 2026, the Amalway line has also linked the port to Tikiouine on dedicated lanes.
  • The centre, the corniche and the marina can be done on foot. A car only becomes useful for getting out of town.

You are staying near the bay, without a car. Tonight, you want to have dinner at the marina; tomorrow, take a look round Souk El Had. Which taxi should you take? Is there a bus? Can you do it all on foot? Our customers ask us these questions on WhatsApp. Here are our answers, based on the regional tourism website, Explore Agadir Souss-Massa, and on the bus network operator.

Finding your way: a spread-out city, three parallel avenues

According to the regional tourism website, the city covers a large area, along the coast and inland. To find your way, remember three parallel avenues that start from the north end of the beach, near the marina and the port, and cross the main tourist area: 20 Août, Mohammed V and Hassan II.

Souk El Had lies further east, inland; the kasbah of Agadir Oufella overlooks the bay to the north, on its hill; Al Massira Airport is outside the city, about 25 km from the centre by road.

The petit taxi: red-orange, three passengers, on the meter

In Agadir, petits taxis are red-orange and take three passengers at most. According to the regional tourism website, they are for short distances within the city.

The fare is set per journey, so the meter must be switched on, the same website reminds you. Look at it before you set off; if it is off, politely ask the driver to switch it on. Have some small change ready too, and give a well-known landmark rather than an address: the marina, Place Al Amal, Souk El Had, the name of your hotel.

With four or five of you, you need two taxis, or the bus. The petit taxi stays within the city: for the airport, Taghazout or another city, it is the white grands taxis, whose fare is agreed before you get in. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises using official taxis where possible.

City buses: the Alsa network and the Amalway line

According to its website, Alsa has run public transport in Greater Agadir under delegated management since September 2010. Its concession is coming to an end and a new call for tenders is being prepared: the operator may change. According to the operator, the network reaches as far as Tamri to the north, Ouled Teima to the east and Massa to the south. For a visitor, the useful route is simple: according to the regional tourism website, buses serve every district and run along Avenue Mohammed V, between the port and Inezgane, to the south.

The fare depends on the number of buses you take and the distance outside the city: it is shown on the Alsa website. Children under 6 travel free. If you take the bus often, the Ikhlas card, sold on board, gives a discount on the ticket. To find your line, Alsa points you to its online journey planner and to Google Maps. Alsa also runs the Aérobus, a line between Al Massira Airport and the heart of the city.

Since May 2026, Agadir has also had its first bus rapid transit line, Amalway. It links the port to the Tikiouine district, with 35 stations, on lanes reserved for it. According to Morocco World News, the route of about 15.5 km starts from the fishing port and the marina, then follows Avenue Mohammed V, Avenue Kettani and Avenue Hassan II. The buses are air-conditioned and accessible to people with reduced mobility.

At launch, a bus every five minutes at peak times was announced. In May 2026, the same outlet also reported a reorganisation of the network around Amalway and a new call for tenders to operate it: lines, timetables and operator may change, so check them before you set off.

On foot: the corniche, the centre and the marina

Along the bay, the simplest thing is to walk. The regional tourism website presents the corniche promenade to the marina as a walk of about 6 km : the beach on one side, hotels and terraces on the other, the marina at the end. It recommends it in the late afternoon.

According to OpenStreetMap's walking route planner, allow about 25 minutes' walk between Place Al Amal and the marina, and 40 minutes to Souk El Had. From the marina, the souk is about an hour away on foot: take a petit taxi or the bus instead, especially on the way back with your shopping.

For the kasbah of Agadir Oufella, on its hill, the official website lists a footpath, the cable car, which arrives right at the kasbah, taxis and a shuttle bus. On foot, it is a climb: set off in the morning, with water. Finally, the same ministry advises against walking in deserted places, beaches and parks in particular, especially at night: in the evening, stay on busy streets or take a taxi back.

Which way to get around for which journey in Agadir

Journey by journey, here is what we advise our customers without a car.

Your journey The simplest option Good to know
A ride in town, three of you at most Red-orange petit taxi Meter on, small change
A ride in town, four or five of you Two petits taxis, or the bus Three passengers at most per petit taxi
Along Avenue Mohammed V, from the port to Inezgane City bus Fare depends on the number of buses taken
From the port to Tikiouine Amalway line Opened in May 2026: check timetables and stations
Corniche, centre and marina On foot A walk of about 6 km according to the regional tourism website
Place Al Amal – Souk El Had On foot, petit taxi or bus About 3 km, 40 minutes' walk
Kasbah of Agadir Oufella Cable car, taxi, shuttle bus or footpath On foot, a real climb
Al Massira Airport White grand taxi, Alsa Aérobus or a delivered car Outside the city, about 25 km from the centre
Taghazout and other cities White grand taxi or hire car Grand taxi fare to be agreed before you get in

And the car? Our view in one line

To get around Agadir, you do not need a car; it becomes useful as soon as you leave the city. We go through this choice according to your stay in our article “Should you hire a car in Agadir? The answer depends on your stay”.

For one or two outings, there is no need to keep it for your whole stay: at Carsalis, hire is counted in 24-hour blocks, and beyond 2 hours over, an extra day is charged. We deliver the car to your hotel free of charge in Agadir; mileage is unlimited and assistance is available 24/7. To choose your outings, see our day trips from Agadir, including Taghazout, and read our rental conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What colour are the taxis in Agadir?

Petits taxis, which do journeys within the city, are red-orange and take three passengers at most. Grands taxis, which are white, are used for trips to the airport and other cities; their fare is agreed before you get in.

How do you take the bus in Agadir?

According to its website, the city network is run by Alsa, pending a new call for tenders. Look up your line on the operator's website or in Google Maps; the fare depends on the number of buses you take. Since May 2026, the Amalway line has also linked the port to Tikiouine.

Can you visit Agadir on foot?

The centre, the corniche and the marina, yes. For Souk El Had, an hour's walk from the marina, and for the kasbah on its hill, a petit taxi, the bus or the cable car are more practical.

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Written by the Carsalis team, in Agadir. We have been hiring out cars from our office at 4 Bis rue Moulay Driss since 2008. What you are reading here comes from our own rental conditions and from what our customers ask us every week on WhatsApp.

A question about your rental in Agadir? Write to us on WhatsApp at +212 648 291 116, or use our booking request. We usually reply within the minute, and we tell you straight whether the car is free or not.

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