The city of Sidi Ifni, built only a few years, is a jewel of Art Deco that there are still many remains, more or less well preserved: the former Admiralty witness Style "ship", the cathedral (silly ay used as court) and the adjoining rectory (now library), the lighthouse, the governor's palace, the "Club Twist" and many residential homes. Sidi Mohammed Street, a broad avenue lined with palm trees with its villas with gardens with trees and flowers is reminiscent of the 1930 Cuban constructions.
The main activity of Ifni and its harbor is fishing, capturing including sardines, sole, sea bream, meager tuna.
The hinterland is dotted with argan trees and prickly pear cactus whose inhabitants earn their living, like the cooperative Tafyoucht for argan oil, located in the nearby village of Mesti, and Aknari cooperative for products made from prickly pear, located in the nearby village of Sbouya.
Sidi Ifni has significant assets. It is located near many attractive beaches on the shores such Legzira, Mirleft, Sidi Ouarzig or the white beach that attract surfers and lovers of summer sweetness in winter.
The film Angel at Sea (2009) by Frederic Dumont was shot in Sidi Ifni. He won the Crystal Globe for best film at the 44th edition of the International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) as well as Best Actor for Olivier Gourmet.
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