History and description

Grand Stade Adrar Agadir was designed to be part of Morocco's bid for the 2010 World Cup. Construction works commenced in 2003, but progressed slowly and stalled when South Africa was awarded the World Cup instead of Morocco.

In 2015, it was announced that the stadium will now not open until 2020. The stadium was not completed until 2007, after which works stopped due to financial difficulties. In 2015, it was announced that the stadium will not open until 2020.

The Grand Stade Agadir was finally completed in early 2013, and opened on 11 October 2013 with a match between Hassania and Algerian side Kabylie.

The 2013 FIFA Club World Cup was held at the stadium, with Bayern and Guangzhou Evergrande playing in the quarter finals and semi-finals.

How to get to Stade Adrar Agadir

The Grand Stade Adrar Agadir is located in the city of Agadir, on the eastern edge of the city, at the foot of the Atlas mountain range. It lies about 6 kilometers from Agadir's center and beachfront. Address: Rue du Grand Stade, 80000 Agadir

Eat, drink, and sleep near Stade Adrar Agadir

The Grand Stade Agadir lies in a rather sparse area outside of the city limits. There is little around it other than a go-kart racing track, and eating and drinking are better done in the beach area of Agadir?s urban city limits. While there are a few hotels or apartments located reasonably close to Grand Stade Agadir, it might be more sensible to make more of your stay and find a hotel closer to central Agadir and the beach area. For more information, please click here.

Relevant Internet links

Husafootball.com is the official website of Hassania Union Sport d?Agadir. Visitagadir.com provides tourist information about Agadir.