Agadir, a city along Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast, in the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains is renowned for its beautiful stretch of sand , golf courses and seaside promenade lined with cafes, restaurants and bars. With a busy port and beach resort sprawling beneath its kasbah, Agadir was completely rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in 1960. It is now the country’s premier destination for sun, sand, pubs and pizza.
Holiday to Agadir comes with 300 days of sunshine a year and bustles with activity. Cafes and restaurants open onto the waterfront, introducing you to the local cuisine and offering their specialities for the informed judgment of your taste buds. Agadir’s Souk El Had is where many of the city’s residents do their shopping. Even if you’re not one for souvenir buying, the atmosphere here alone makes the trip worthwhile.The Memoire d’Agadir is a small museum situated a few streets behind the beach, in a peaceful garden filled with palms and cacti. Lots af traditional architectural museums are of great interest to explore the small collection of Berber objects from 18th and 19th century. Book cheap holiday to Agadir with Plenty Holidays.
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AGADIR INFORMATION
Currency
Moroccan Dirham
Language
Arabic
Time Zone
GMT+1.00
Avg. Flight Time
3h 40m
Peak Travel
April-October
Price of a pint
£2.00
MORE ABOUT AGADIR
Food & Drink
For food and drink, Sawma Supermarket, 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville, just off Boulevard Hassan II near Rue de la Foire, has a good selection, and Uniprix also sells the cheapest booze, along with general provisions, hidden away at the back behind the clothes and tourist tat. The biggest supermarket is Marjane, just out of town on the Inezgane road. The Souk el Had and the market in Talborjt are good for fresh produce.
The honey shop at 129 Rue Marrakech, by the junction with Avenue Mouqaouama, sells various kinds of honey, and olive and argan oil. In Talborjt, Fromital at 6 Rue Fal Ould Omair (daily 8am–6pm; w fromital.com) purveys its own excellent, locally produced cheeses (also available at big supermarkets elsewhere in the country).
Shopping
For food and drink, Sawma Supermarket, 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville, just off Boulevard Hassan II near Rue de la Foire, has a good selection, and Uniprix also sells the cheapest booze, along with general provisions, hidden away at the back behind the clothes and tourist tat. The biggest supermarket is Marjane, just out of town on the Inezgane road. The Souk el Had and the market in Talborjt are good for fresh produce.
The honey shop at 129 Rue Marrakech, by the junction with Avenue Mouqaouama, sells various kinds of honey, and olive and argan oil. In Talborjt, Fromital at 6 Rue Fal Ould Omair (daily 8am–6pm; w fromital.com) purveys its own excellent, locally produced cheeses (also available at big supermarkets elsewhere in the country).
Beaches
With a coastline that stretches from the Mediterranean to the Sahara, Morocco is blessed with numerous beaches – whether you’re a sun seeker, surfer or nature buff, there is a place for you.
Along Morocco’s Atlantic coast lie a string of seaside towns and cities, great places to stay when you want to enjoy a beach holiday. Some places, such as Taghazout and Mazagan are great for surfers, and Essaouira is a popular kite-surf resort. Agadir is a tourist hotspot: people are drawn from all over the world to enjoy its excellent sandy beaches.
The Mediterranean coast has everything you’d expect – white sands, crystal clear waters and lovely warm weather. Whichever part of Morocco's coastline you stay in, you’re bound to find a brilliant beach.
Outdoor Pursuits
Your adventure will begin with hotel pick-up, followed by driving South of Agadir to the Berber village, to meet your guide. After a brief introduction on the off-road buggy techniques, and a practical advice session and handing over glasses and helmets, you will be ready to jump on your buggy and start your adventure.
We start by driving across the Berber villages and farmlands, as well as driving through argan and fig forests. You may even have a chance to meet nomadic while driving through the sunny sand dunes.
This half day activity will ensure you receive the most possible fun on 4 wheels machine. Buggy Tour in Agadir and quad Bike in Agadir are organized at the same place, and possibility of having a quad and a buggy for the same group is available.
