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Souk el Had

Sydney, Australia
47 posts
Souk el Had

I’ve read different posts about the souk el had and how large it is and easy to get lost. Are there different doors/entrances that lead to specialty areas…food, glass, pottery, fashion, leather? Or is all a jumble? 😁

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Belgium
Destination Expert
for Egypt
6,665 posts
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1. Re: Souk el Had

I always walk from the hotel and enter at Bab Tanger (gate 8), mainly because there are clean toilets with an attendant there.

If you have a look on Google Maps it is the entrance at the North side, not far from the mosque.

That side is mostly clothes, shoes... The herb and amlou/honey section is near Porte Tamdoult (gate 4).

Fruit and vegetables are more to the southern side, near Bab Taroidant (Gate 2)

It is big, but getting lost is a bit exaggerated I think. You always can find an exit.

It is a lovely place with no to much tourist rubbish.

There are also a few places that do descent food.

Belgium
Destination Expert
for Egypt
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2. Re: Souk el Had

I just realised you are the people on the long cruise.

In that case I wouldn't bother with Souk el Had in Agadir.

It will take time of your short stay in Marocco that you can use much better in Marrakech to visit the Palaces and madrassas.

Sydney, Australia
47 posts
3. Re: Souk el Had

Thank you maenan. Yes our ship berths in Agadir on afternoon of 23rd. We will only have that afternoon and evening to visit Agadir. Next morning we will take a car to Marrakech, (thought we’d take the bus but it is an hour longer and same roads I think). Then overnight in Marrakech and most of the day…..giving us close to 2 days. The late afternoon train to Casablanca. Meet the ship that night then have 1 day in Casablanca before ship leaves. I know it’s just a small taste of Morroco but my husbands mobility issues means we can no longer travel the way we used to. ☹️. So we make the best of it. Thank you.

Marrakech, Morocco
Destination Expert
for Morocco
13,812 posts
142 helpful votes
4. Re: Souk el Had

Since you are going to Marrakech which is famous for the souks, you might prefer to spend your time elsewhere in Agadir

Oufella for the view and maybe the cable car for example

Sydney, Australia
47 posts
5. Re: Souk el Had

Thanks Nibrika. Yes we thought we would do the cable car when we first arrive while it’s still daylight, then visit the souk to walk around and have dinner there. Is this doable?

Edited: January 14, 2025, 3:47 am
Marrakech, Morocco
Destination Expert
for Morocco
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6. Re: Souk el Had

Yes you could visit later but I doubt you'd want to have dinner at Souk El Had, there are only basic street food style places there and not many either

I also think it closes relatively early (maybe 9pm?), Marrakech souks and food stalls are still going until much later

Edited: January 14, 2025, 6:55 pm
Sydney, Australia
47 posts
7. Re: Souk el Had

Thank you Nibrika, I really appreciate your comments and your help.

Derbyshire, United...
2,268 posts
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8. Re: Souk el Had

We go to the food stalls in the souk for tagines and fish, there are lots of stall but it is very basic. They stop serving between 8pm and 9pm.

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