Marrakesh vs Agadir
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Marrakesh leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Agadir where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Agadir's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Marrakesh | Agadir |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 62 | 68 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | 82 | 100 |
| Safety | 63 | 64 |
| Summer °C | 27.7 | 22.9 |
| Winter °C | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | drought |
Marrakesh vs Agadir: the short answer
Agadir comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), modestly above Marrakesh (62/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Agadir is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Marrakesh 45 vs Agadir 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Marrakesh runs warmer in summer (about 27.7°C peak vs 22.9°C in Agadir), while winter lows sit near 11.0°C in Marrakesh and 13.7°C in Agadir. On natural-disaster exposure Agadir is the safer choice (safety 64/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Marrakesh and drought for Agadir.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Agadir — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Marrakesh — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Agadir — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Agadir — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Marrakesh or Agadir better to live in?
Agadir scores higher overall — 68 vs 62 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Marrakesh or Agadir?
Agadir has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 45; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Marrakesh or Agadir?
Marrakesh — summer highs reach about 27.7°C versus 22.9°C in Agadir.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Marrakesh or Agadir?
Agadir (disaster-safety 64/100). Main hazard: drought in Marrakesh, drought in Agadir.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Marrakesh?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Marrakesh on our risk index.
How is the Marrakesh vs Agadir comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.