Finding a home in Agadir: neighborhoods, rents and procedures

Agadir neighborhoods by budget, the rents to expect, how the tourist season affects supply and the rules of the Moroccan lease.

The Remoters editorial team

Published on

18 July 2023

Updated on

6 October 2026

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To find a home in Agadir, start by setting your budget in dirhams and your neighborhood, then schedule your search outside the summer. A studio in a residential neighborhood such as Hay Mohammadi, Tilila or Hay Salam rents from about 3,800 dirhams per month; a furnished two- or three-bedroom apartment in Founty or at the Marina costs more like 9,000 to 13,000 dirhams.

The tourist season weighs heavily on supply. In 2025, Le360 reported that the price of a night in a vacation rental had tripled in several neighborhoods, including working-class ones. Every summer, some owners prefer nightly rentals to a year-round tenant, which reduces long-term supply just when demand is highest.

This guide goes through the neighborhoods by profile, the rents to expect, the lease rules in Morocco and the precautions to take, especially if you are searching from abroad.

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Agadir neighborhoods by profile

Founty, Sonaba and the Marina: the seafront

These areas on the bay concentrate upmarket residences, often furnished, with a caretaker and sometimes a pool. The French lycée of Agadir is in Founty, which makes it the first choice of many families who speak French. The Marina attracts those who want restaurants and leisure within walking distance. These are also the neighborhoods where vacation rentals compete most with year-round rentals.

Haut Founty: the compromise

Set slightly back from the sea, Haut Founty offers a calm residential setting and rents that are generally lower than on the seafront, for a comparable standard.

Talborjt and the center: neighborhood life

A central, lively neighborhood, Talborjt suits young professionals and single people who want shops, cafés and taxis nearby. You mostly find apartments in residential buildings.

Dakhla, Hay Salam, Al Qods, Tilila: controlled budgets

These residential neighborhoods offer more affordable rents and a more local daily life. They are also in high demand among students of Ibn Zohr University: in September 2026, Le360 described rents considered excessive for shared rooms in Salam, Dakhla, Al Qods, Jit Sakan and Tamdid. If you are targeting these areas, search before the university year starts.

Hay Mohammadi and Bensergao: space for families

More out of the way, these family neighborhoods offer more spacious homes at moderate rents. Plan on a means of transport to get to the center and the beach.

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What rent to expect in Agadir

The ranges below are observed in long-term rental listings:

Studio or small apartment (Hay Mohammadi, Tilila, Hay Salam): from 3,800 dirhams per month
Two-room apartment (Talborjt, Bensergao, center): from 5,000 to 7,500 dirhams
Furnished two- or three-bedroom apartment (Founty, Marina, Haut Founty): from 9,000 to 13,000 dirhams
Villa with pool (Sonaba, Founty): above 20,000 dirhams

On top of these rents there are generally building management fees, which vary by residence, as well as water and electricity, paid by the tenant. In a residence with a caretaker, elevator or pool, ask for the exact amount of the management fees before signing.

Summer, a different market

For nightly rentals, prices have nothing to do with the year-round market. In August 2026, Bladi.net reported furnished apartments at up to 1,500 dirhams a day and villas above 4,000 dirhams. For a scouting trip in summer, book early; for your lease, favor a search between October and April, when long-term supply near the beach is more plentiful.

The lease and the application in Morocco

Residential rental is governed by law no. 67-12. Three points to know before signing:

Written lease: insist on a written contract that specifies the term, the rent, the fees and the conditions for revision. A verbal agreement does not protect you.
Security deposit: it is capped at two months' rent and must be returned to you at the end of the lease, minus justified deductions.
Inventory: do one at move-in, attached to the lease, with dated photos. It is your best protection in a dispute over the deposit.

As for the application, owners and agencies generally ask for ID (passport or national card), proof of income (payslips, employment contract or bank statements) and sometimes a letter from a former landlord. Many owners want to be paid by bank transfer in dirhams: plan ahead to open a local bank account. Ask for a contract in French or have the Arabic version translated before signing.

Pitfalls to avoid

Paying before visiting: some online listings are outdated or inaccurate. Pay no deposit or advance without an actual visit, by you or by someone you trust on the ground.
Signing without checking who is renting: ask for a document proving that the person you are dealing with is the owner or is authorized by them.
Accepting a deposit above two months: this is against the law.
Forgetting fees: management fees, water and electricity can noticeably increase the monthly cost.
Going through informal intermediaries: in 2025, local players cited by Le360 denounced the role of unscrupulous intermediaries in the nightly rental market. Keep a written record of every payment.

If you are preparing your move from France or elsewhere, Remoters puts you in touch with a home finder based in Agadir. They search for you, visit homes, help you put together your application and review the lease before signing. The first conversation and the quote are free.