Al Massira's car park sits right in front of the terminal, so parking is easy and rarely full, but the real question for most travellers is whether to drive at all. For a quick drop-off the short-stay zone is fine; for a week away the sums often favour leaving the car at home and arriving by transfer. Here's how the parking works and when it's the right call.
Key facts
- Short-stay parking is metered by the hour for drop-offs and pickups.
- Long-stay daily rates make more sense for a trip of several days.
- The car park is directly in front of the terminal, a short walk to departures.
- Pay in dirhams; carry cash for the barrier as cards aren't always accepted.
- For a week-long stay, a transfer often costs less than parking plus the drive.
- Leaving a hire car here on return is straightforward and signposted.
Short-stay: dropping off and collecting
The short-stay area sits closest to the terminal and is priced by the hour, which suits exactly what it sounds like — dropping a friend at departures or waiting for an arrival. The first short window is cheap, so a quick goodbye costs very little, but the hourly rate climbs steeply, so it's the wrong place to leave a car overnight.
If you're only meeting someone off a flight, watch the board for the inbound and use the short-stay; if there's any delay, the cost of circling or re-parking is usually less than a long wait at the meter.
Long-stay: leaving the car for your trip
For anything beyond a few hours, the long-stay tariff is what matters, charged by the day. It's the option for residents flying out for a week or a fortnight, and the daily rate is modest by European standards. The lot is secured and a short walk from departures, so there's no shuttle to factor in. Before you commit, add up the days — a two-week trip can quietly outgrow the cost of a return transfer, especially if your home is across town and the drive in adds fuel and a late-night return to the total.
When skipping the car wins
Because Agadir has no airport train and the city is fairly compact, the strongest alternative to parking is often not driving at all. A return private transfer or a couple of grand taxis can come in under the cost of long-stay parking for a week, and you avoid the late-night drive home after a delayed flight. If you're a visitor on a beach holiday you won't be parking anyway — but if you live locally and are tempted to leave the car, price the transfer first; on longer trips it frequently wins on both money and hassle.
Indicative fares
| Trip / service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Short-stay (first hour) | from ~10 MAD |
| Short-stay (per day) | ≈70–100 MAD |
| Long-stay (per day) | ≈40–60 MAD |
| Return transfer instead | from €20 each way |
