Much like the Canary Islands, Morocco offers plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the year. There are more than 300 days of sunshine to be enjoyed and, with an average winter temperature that fails to dip below 24C, it is the perfect place to relax by the golden beach. Its location – surrounded by the Atlantic Sea, the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert – gives it a naturally beautiful setting, while the city itself offers all of the cosmopolitan delights you may expect to see in a traditional Mediterranean town. Completely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake, Agadir became a modern city with new hotels, avenues and boulevards and doesn’t really feel like Morocco. Not in a bad way. Agadir can be a perfect first-time introduction to Morocco for those travellers, who don’t like to travel independently but still want to feel some Moroccan vibes.

GETTING TO AGADIR:

Agadir is located on the southwestern coast of Morocco but is easily accessible.
By Plane, There are regular flights to Agadir from several different airports and airlines. By Bus
Within Morocco, it’s easy to use the bus to reach Agadir. There are connections from major Moroccan cities on Supratour and CTM buses. Marrakech and Casablanca are two popular starting points. This is an affordable option and these bus lines offer comfortable service.
By Private Car, Agadir is connected via the Moroccan National Tollway making travel faster than ever. It is possible to rent a car and self-drive or hire a driver to bring you to Agadir.

NOT TO BE MISSED OUT ON:

Agadir Marina:

is a great place to relax and do some shopping. There are many great shops and cafes, and you can spend your afternoon walking the beachfront and taking a look at the works of local artists, shopping in the boutiques without the stress of bargaining in the souk or maybe be a little more adventurous and rent a Sea-doo or boat for the afternoon.

Bird valley:

A few min walk from the beach, you will find a little walk-through zoo called Vallee des Oiseaux (‘Bird Valley). The zoo as well as wallabies, monkeys, turtles, deer, goats, etc. Some conditions of animals are doubtful, but it is the right place for kids to explore nature.

Croco Park:

Crocopark is located on Route National just outside of the city. This park offers an afternoon of seeing and learning about the Nile crocodile. There are 300 crocodiles within the park’s treed setting, and visitors will also find picnic areas and cafes.

Paradise Valley:

Located in Tamraght River Valley just outside of Agadir is the perfect destination. Paradise Valley is hidden between the gorgeous mountain ranges and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beautiful mountain vistas, hike through tree-lined mountain paths, bathe in crystal blue spring water, and for those who are brave enough, cliff diving into sparkling natural pools. Paradise Valley is a beautiful natural setting that everyone visiting Agadir should experienced.

Market Souk El Had:

Souk El Had (Sunday market) is the biggest city souk (marketplace) in Morocco, with around 6,000 stores. This Souk contains everything from skincare to clothing, leather, rugs and spices. The whole Souk visit experience is extremely colourful; you can try the street food and bargain with vendors and buy Moroccan artisanal products. I would highly recommend visiting regardless of whether you plan on buying anything. You can visit the market yourself or book a city tour that includes a visit to this market (contact me to book the tour).

Hike To The Kasbah:

Perched atop a hill in the city’s oldest district is the Kasbah, a set of fortifications built in 1541. In spite of its age, the Kasbah was one of the few buildings not to be levelled by the earthquake. Nowadays there are two main reasons for hiking up to it: firstly, it’s an impressive example of medieval Arabic architecture and secondly, the view it affords over the rest of the city is awesome.

*Visit The Memoire d’Agadir: *

The Memoire d’Agadir is a small museum situated a few streets behind the beach, in a peaceful garden filled with palms and cacti. There are no high-tech, interactive exhibitions inside; instead, the walls are covered with photos and newspaper clippings documenting the history of the city, with a particular focus on the devastating earthquake of 1960.