Agadir Reconstruction Museum

## Preserving the memory of the 1960 earthquake The Agadir Reconstruction Museum opened on 27 February 2025 in the former Bank Al-Maghrib building on Avenue Général Kettani. Its subject is the earthquake of 29 February 1960 and the transformation of Agadir in the years that followed. The displays examine the disaster, its consequences for the city's residents, emergency response and the reconstruction of urban life. The museum offers documentary evidence for understanding a defining episode in Agadir's modern history. ## Historical photographs, film and collective memory Photographs, moving images and archival documents trace the city before the earthquake, the damaged urban fabric and the stages of reconstruction. Visitors can compare the neighbourhoods of the old city with planning documents and the development of reconstructed districts. Personal and collective memories are linked to the material evidence of demolition, building works and social reorganisation. The material is relevant to the study of history, urban sociology, architecture and memory. ## The transformation of urban planning Agadir's rebuilding raised questions about building standards, safety, housing, public space and infrastructure. The museum's narrative uses maps, architectural documents and interpretive media to illustrate how choices made after the disaster reshaped the city. Rather than presenting reconstruction as a single architectural act, the historical perspective considers a sequence of public decisions, technical solutions and changes experienced by residents. ## Galleries and interpretation spaces The National Foundation of Museums describes a permanent exhibition hall, a temporary exhibition room, an interactive digital area, a literary café and a dedicated space for researchers. Multimedia installations, photography and archival displays provide different ways of exploring the material. Temporary programming may examine specific aspects of urban design, local heritage and contemporary history. ## Visiting information and nearby collections Address: Former Bank Al-Maghrib building, Avenue Général Kettani, Agadir. The FNM lists 10 am–6 pm daily, except Tuesday when closed. Published standard admission includes 20 MAD for Moroccan adult visitors and residents and 50 MAD for foreign visitors; check current prices and concessions. Related institutions include [Agadir Museum of Art](/en/institutions/agadir-musee-art), [Agadir Memories Museum](/en/institutions/musee-memoires-agadir) and [Agadir Oufella Kasbah](/en/institutions/kasbah-agadir-oufella). Official source: [National Foundation of Museums](https://www.fnm.ma/museums/45).