Musée Kasbah d’Agadir Oufella

The Musée Kasbah d’Agadir Oufella is a cultural and historical site located at the ruins of the original Agadir Kasbah, perched on a hilltop approximately 236 metres above sea level, about 7 kilometres northwest of the city centre. The Kasbah was built in 1541 by the Saadian dynasty and enlarged during the reign of Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah in the 18th century. It is one of the very few structures in Agadir to have partially survived the devastating earthquake of 29 February 1960, which killed over 15,000 people and destroyed virtually the entire city in less than 15 seconds. Today, the kasbah walls and gate, with their inscribed motto Iftakh Rabbi wa Iftakh in Arabic, French, and Amazigh — meaning God, King, Country — have been preserved as a symbol of resistance and memory. A small museum within the site presents the history of the kasbah, its strategic role in the control of Agadir bay and the Atlantic trade routes, and the story of the earthquake and the city’s remarkable reconstruction. The kasbah’s elevated position offers extraordinary panoramic views over the Bay of Agadir, the Atlantic Ocean, and the modern city, making it one of the most photographed viewpoints in southern Morocco. The site is particularly atmospheric at sunset. Guided tours are available in multiple languages. Night visits with illuminated displays of traditional scenes have also been organized periodically by the municipal authorities.