Musée universitaire de Météorites

A museum devoted to material from space

The University Meteorite Museum in Agadir is a scientific and educational institution affiliated with Ibn Zohr University. Opened in 2016, it presents meteorites discovered in Morocco alongside material used to explain impact processes, planetary geology and the formation of the solar system. The museum supports research and public engagement, addressing students, school groups, researchers and visitors with an interest in earth and space sciences.

Southern Morocco occupies an important place in international meteoritics. Arid conditions can help preserve specimens and make them easier to identify, while several celebrated finds have drawn attention to the region. The museum places these objects within a scientific framework and emphasises classification, documentation and conservation rather than the commercial trade in meteorites.

Collections and scientific interpretation

Displays include stony and metallic meteorites, impact breccias, tectites and specimens associated with major falls or Saharan discoveries. Particularly significant objects may include material connected to the Moon, Mars or differentiated asteroids. Interpretation explains the difference between asteroids, meteors and meteorites, as well as the laboratory methods used to determine composition and origin.

The museum also introduces the geological evidence left by cosmic impacts. Through samples, diagrams and audiovisual material, visitors can understand how researchers reconstruct events that occurred millions or billions of years ago.

Research, education and access

Because the museum is located within the university’s innovation facilities, access may depend on academic schedules, organised visits or advance arrangements. Contact Ibn Zohr University before travelling, particularly for groups.

For a broader day in Agadir, combine the museum with Agadir Museum of Art, the Institut français d’Agadir and the city’s cultural programme.