With the earthquake of 1960 Agadir saw one of the most complete wipe-outs of any earthquake in this century: only a small quarter north along the beach survived. 15,000 people died, and Agadir moved its centre a couple of kilometre south and away from the dangerous epicentre.
The memorial park is placed where the old town centre once was, and except a small mosque and some structures that can serve for ceremonies, there is nothing but trees and flowers here. The area is not really a place for excursions — there are too of Agadir's inhabitants who have many memories buried in the soil.