Agadir Open 2026

The competition floor at the Siège de l'Association des entreprises de la zone industrielle Tissila Inzegane / Agadir hummed with the steady clack of plastic on June 13, 2026. Across the tables, stopwatches stood ready as solve mats registered hands lifting and dropping in rapid sequence. A gathering of 13 competitors took to their stations in Agadir, Morocco, each ready to test months of practice across a demanding schedule of seven distinct events and ten full rounds of tournament action.

For several participants, this cubing competition marked the very first time they stepped up to a tournament table under official regulations. Stepping into a WCA competition brings a unique tempo, where competitors adjust to strict inspection countdowns, judge calls, and the focus of a live room. The field featured a vibrant mix of newcomers launching their official journeys alongside experienced hands chasing continental standards, making the one-day gathering a showcase of both fresh talent and top-tier execution.

The headline 3x3 results delivered high-caliber speedcubing at the front of the pack. Lilya Lagzouli of Morocco captured the main 3x3x3 Cube title with a winning average of 8.71 seconds, backed by a best single of 8.44 seconds in the final round. Nikita Kim of Kazakhstan secured the second spot on the podium with a 12.42 average, while Omar Rouineb of Morocco rounded out the top three with a mark of 15.29 seconds among a field of 12 competitors.

Lagzouli went on to assemble an exceptional individual run across the day, claiming five event victories in total. Her performance on the 5x5x5 Cube proved to be a major highlight of the tournament, where she posted an average of 1:21.02 and set a new Moroccan national record single of 1:08.67. She added top finishes in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 40.33 average, the 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 21.27 average, and the Pyraminx with an average of 6.16 seconds.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the scorecards captured massive strides made by returning solvers and courageous tournament debuts. Soufiane Lakhlifi took on three events and delivered a standout 30.7 percent drop on the 2x2x2 Cube, cutting their personal best down to 5.03 seconds from a previous mark of 7.26, while also securing a 4th-place finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Touria Chaddad entered two events and unlocked double breakthroughs, lowering their 3x3x3 personal best by 24 percent to 1:34.36 and improving their Pyraminx record by 20.5 percent down to 17.62 seconds.

The tournament floor also welcomed four competitors taking their maiden official solves in World Cube Association play. Jad Elmoussafia entered three events, logging a 7th-place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube alongside debut marks of 41.98 in the 3x3x3 Cube, 14.20 on the Pyraminx, and 17.71 on the 2x2x2 Cube. Ghita El Bejjaj opened her competitive ledger with a 49.84 in the classic Rubik's Cube and 27.24 in the 2x2x2 Cube. Imrane Koukous posted an inaugural 39.57 in the 3x3x3 Cube to finish 8th, while Fares Ghazoul completed a strong initial attempt at 33.77 seconds in the same discipline.

The remaining puzzle events offered sharp contests across the final tables. Fariss Safouan Essalmi of Morocco took first place in the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a winning average of 3.93 seconds and a sharp single of 3.51 to edge Lagzouli, who finished second with a 4.39 average, ahead of Youssef El Azhari in third at 6.08. Essalmi also earned gold in the Skewb with an 8.01 average and a single of 2.70, while Alaa Boussaken collected bronze with an average of 29.61.

The diverse schedule tested different aspects of speed cubing, from the finger dexterity required in one-handed solving to the algorithmic depth of the larger big cubes. Across the final standings, Moroccan competitors accounted for 17 podium places, joined by three podium positions for Kazakhstan. From the very first timer reset to the final solved faces, Agadir Open 2026 proved to be an unforgettable proving ground for debutants and established champions alike.