Sidi Ifni
Visit Sidi Ifni, a city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, for Spanish-era architecture, port history and a base for exploring the coast between Agadir and Tarfaya.
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Sidi Ifni is a city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. Spanish colonial architecture recalls the period when the town was under Spanish rule, which ended in 1969. Spain built a small coastal fortress in the 15th century; the site is claimed to be Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña, but its exact location is unconfirmed. Fishing is the mainstay of the local economy, and the port completed in 2000 is the town’s working harbour and a base for fish exports.
Pylons and end stations from a 1960s sea cable system are still visible near the port and on the cliffs east of town. The cables are gone, but the system once moved cargo and people between ships and shore. Sidi Ifni is a base for exploring the Atlantic coast between Agadir and Tarfaya. The town has a hot desert climate, with mild to warm weather year-round, cooled by the Canary Current. Rain is slight and erratic, falling from November to April; the drier months suit most travellers.
Sidi Ifni in five
- Check flags and lifeguards before you swimThe tourist board lists Sidi Ifni among Atlantic beaches certified under the Blue Flag program, but the UK government warns of limited lifeguard cover and strong currents on many Moroccan beaches. Swim where lifeguards are posted.
- Walk the old Spanish-era center in an hourThe town was a Spanish enclave until 1969, and the streets around the main squares keep that look. It is small enough to see on foot, so treat it as a place to stay rather than a sightseeing stop.
- Stage the Agadir transfer around daylightThe tourist board lists Sidi Ifni among the essentials of its Agadir region. Agadir is the main gateway; continue by car or grand taxi through Tiznit and finish the coast road before dark.Getting around Morocco
- Pair it with MirleftMirleft is a short drive north, with coves and cliffs. A few nights across the two towns gives you beach days, a small old town and surf in one stay.Mirleft travel guide
- Carry cash and keep plans looseSmall guesthouses and cafes may not take cards, and ocean fog or wind can change a beach day. Keep a spare afternoon in the schedule instead of fixing every hour.
Things to do in Sidi Ifni
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Need to know
- Airport
- Agadir (AGA), the main gateway for the southwest coast
- Getting there
- Road via Tiznit; no railway serves this coast
- Getting around
- On foot in town; a car or grand taxi for neighboring beaches
- Best base
- The old center or a guesthouse near the beach
- Time needed
- 2 nights; 3 with Mirleft
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°MildFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchClear9 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°MildMarchClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, goodAprilClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, good
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Mild, goodMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, good
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Warm, goodJuneClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low20°WarmJulyClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°WarmAugustClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, goodSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Warm, goodOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quietDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Sidi Ifni, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sidi Ifni
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 20°
- Humidity
- 52%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 23%
Sidi Ifni
09:59 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today31°23°23%Monday: Rain. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Tue28°20°45%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Wed26°19°8%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu29°18°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri27°21°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat34°20°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 34°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun35°24°21%Sunday: Cloudy. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 21%.
Updated 08:27 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Mirlefta short drive northSandy coves and cliffs, quieter than Sidi Ifni.Read the guide
- Tiznita short drive northA walled town on the way to Agadir, listed by the tourist board with certified beaches.
- Agadirby road; check live driving timesThe gateway city, with an airport, shops and restaurants.Read the guide
Before you go to Sidi Ifni
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Rules for Sidi Ifni, checked
- Sidi Ifni beach: many Moroccan beaches have limited or no lifeguard cover and strong currents (FCDO); avoid isolated stretches.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Sidi Ifni
Atlantic coves and cliffs a short drive north
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideBest time to visit MoroccoWhich months suit the Atlantic coast
Read the guideGetting around MoroccoCar hire and coach options
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for swimming and road days
Read the guideAgadirGateway airport and resort to the north
Read the guideTafraouteAnti-Atlas valley inland from the coast
Read the guideSidi Ifni FAQ
Is Sidi Ifni worth visiting?
Yes for a quiet stay with a beach, a small old center and few crowds. Skip it if you want major sights or nightlife; the pace is slow and the schedule is yours to fill.
Why does Sidi Ifni look Spanish?
The town was a Spanish enclave until 1969, and the streets around the main squares keep that look. It is a quick walk, and the interest is in the details rather than a single landmark.
Can you swim at Sidi Ifni?
Be careful. The tourist board lists Sidi Ifni's beach among certified sites, but the UK government says many Moroccan beaches have limited lifeguard cover and strong currents. Swim only where lifeguards are posted.
Can you visit Sidi Ifni as a day trip from Mirleft?
Yes. The two towns are a short drive apart, so a base in either works. Sidi Ifni suits an afternoon for its old center and beach, but fog or wind can change a beach day, so keep the schedule loose.
When is the best time to visit Sidi Ifni?
Spring and autumn give mild days and calmer evenings, and summer is warm without desert heat. Winter is mild but quieter and cooler at night, and ocean fog can arrive at any time.