Previously called the bypass road, as part of the Agadir Development Plan, it is now called the North-East Ring Road. But it doesn't matter : the main thing is that users can now use this artery, which connects Al Massira airport to the Al Mohammadi district (our plan above). It thus shortens travel time and helps to relieve congestion in the suburbs, as well as the center of the capital of Souss. The ring road is in fact unofficially open, even if the Temsia bridge is still under construction. The roundabout created below this structure, however, allows vehicles to cross this intersection without too much inconvenience, and this in both directions. Caution is nevertheless recommended, as a serious accident has already occurred there.
For some unexplained reason, the bridge intended to span Regional Road 114, initially envisaged as a hopper (artificial tunnel), did not begin construction until February 2024, while the 500 m long viaduct intended to span the Souss wadi was completed many months ago. This bridge (our photo taken from the south) is not expected to be completed for several weeks, if not months.
The work (our photo) should have been completed before the 2024 summer holidays. But that was not the case.
However, those responsible for these road developments took the right decision to allow vehicles to use the entire Airport-Al Mohammadi section without delay, hence the unofficial opening, while there are still facilities to be completed, including signage.
Speed limits have already been installed. From Nationale 10 which leads to the airport to Nationale 11 which leads to the Marrakech motorway, it is 100 km/h, which allows for good driving.
We can see, towards the ocean, the modern white buildings of the city and, on the mountain side, small villages with degraded housing, not to say comparable to hovels. A shock.
On the other hand, from the Nationale 11, and up to Al Mohammadi, the 80 km/h is introduced, which may seem excessive but is explained by the number of roundabouts created and the desire of the public authorities to establish strict safety conditions. Which, against all caution, does not prevent bicycles from using this link. We even saw a disabled person risk it on board his ad hoc vehicle...
No less than five of these works lead to Agadir (our map on which you can click to enlarge it). So much so that, according to Google Maps, you can travel the 17.8 km Airport-Al Mohammadi in 16 minutes. And you avoid the black spots of Azrou, Tikiouine, Aït Melloul and Inezgane. Appreciable!
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