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Writer's pictureJean-Luc Vautravers

Agadir: the giant Al Inbiaât Park, a green paradise for pedestrians, athletes, children and the disabled


Al Inbiaât giant park in Agadir: the first open part (black circle).

Located near the seaside of Agadir, the Al Inbiaât Park has just benefited from a first inauguration, that of its southern part, with an area of some 8 hectares (surrounded by a circle on our map above ). It is a green paradise for pedestrians, athletes, children and the disabled. The largest public garden in the capital of Souss, this park will extend over 24 hectares when it is fully completed. As part of the Urban Development Program launched under the aegis of King Mohammed VI, it will include the Grand Théâtre currently under construction (on the left, surrounded by a red circle on our map )


Al Inbiaât Park in Agadir: green spaces.

This new lung of the seaside town is striking for the quality of its green developments (our image) : trees, shrubs, flower beds, vast pedestrian paths, as well as the presence of numerous water jets, benches and pools. It is in addition to the five gardens recently opened or redeveloped.


Its beauty, but also its cleanliness amazed the first visitors. May this excellent state continue, while many Moroccans, and some foreigners, stand out for their crass incivility. Let us hope that offenders can be punished. The park is in fact crisscrossed by a network of cameras.

Al Inbiaât giant park in Agadir: picnics prohibited.

Designers have already taken conservative measures. This is why picnics are strictly prohibited (our photo ).


Discipline is the rule. Two-wheelers are excluded. And security is emphasized. Helmets are mandatory for surfers and other roller skaters.


Sports fields occupy a considerable area. They are dedicated to football, volleyball and basketball (our photo). Training areas have also been planned.


Quality structures are intended for bodybuilding.



Children are kings at Al Inbiaât park! Many games facilities are intended for them (our photo).


A generously sized skate park has been set up at the south entrance. It is used by rollerbladers and skateboarders. Adults will also find a space dedicated to playing pétanque.


The park is also intended to be open to the disabled (our photo). People with reduced mobility are thus offered special accessibility. A gesture of inclusion to be saluted!


An ecological concern motivated those responsible. The proportion of palm trees has been reduced to 5% and watering is provided by recycled gray water.


The opening which has just taken place will be followed by other stages. The white buildings built to the east of the area open to visitors (our photo) will later accommodate 40 restaurants and other businesses.


Deckchairs are also announced to give full meaning to this relaxation space.


The park is accessed by three pedestrian entrances: from Avenue Hassan II, to the east, from Boulevard Mohammed V to the west and from a newly constructed portico to the south, on Avenue de la Résistance (our photo ) . Entrance is obviously free, 24 hours a day.


Motorists will appreciate the underground parking built inside the park area and which in no way disturbs the harmony of the place.


Aziz Akhannouch, president of the urban commune of Agadir and head of government, and Saaïd Amzazi, governor of Souss Massa, inaugurated the first part of the park, this Sunday, July 28 (our photo).


They will have the opportunity to cut other ribbons when the Inbiaât stadium opens, which hosted the local team's football matches before the construction of the Grand Stade, but also the impressive Media Library overlooking Avenue Hassan II and of course the jewel that will be the future Grand Théâtre d'Agadir.

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