La Médina d'Agadir (Polizzi) review: our verdict
Here, nothing is as old as it appears. La Médina d'Agadir is a reconstruction designed to preserve the memory of the city before the 1960s earthquake and Moroccan craftsmanship: staircases, passageways, sculpted walls, and workshops where artisans work right before your eyes. The architecture is beautiful, the atmosphere completely calm, and it is precisely this tranquility that divides opinion.
Photography enthusiasts and those who enjoy watching artisans at work will appreciate the visit, enjoying the peace away from the traffic of the new city. Those seeking the life of a living medina, with its scents and noise, will find it somewhat lacking: several areas remain closed to the public, the playground and part of the park lack maintenance, and the experience quickly becomes disappointing. The clean café, with reasonable prices, offers a welcome stop before heading back to Aghroud.
The catch: arriving without cash, as the 40 DH entry fee (as of August 2026) is preferably paid with small change. The gates open every day from 9 am to 6 pm; it is a place to visit as part of a day out, not as a standalone destination.



