If you're planning a trip to Agadir and you want to learn more
about some Agadir attractions, then you have come to the right place. In
the few paragraphs of this article, you will be provided with an
overview of the places you can visit and the different things you can do
to enjoy your stay in the city.
Agadir is considered by many to
be Morocco's premier coastal resort. Its main attraction is its beach
that stretches for around 8 km and that is well known for its
cleanliness and the beauty of its golden sands.
The beach of
Agadir is serviced by top quality four and five star hotels. It is
patrolled by conspicuous police to keep hawkers and hustlers at bay and
guarantee that sunbathers and swimmers can relax in peace and have a
good time.
Along the Agadir bay you will find all you need for the
perfect beach holidays. If you are a sun worshipper, then you'll find
miles of parasols and sun-loungers where you can just lie back and soak
up the sun beams while reading your favourite novel.
Jet-skis and
dune buggies for hire are available for the thrill seekers and water
sports enthusiasts. If you are the romantic type and you want to go
strolling up and down the beach to enjoy a sun set or hunt for the
perfect memorable photo opportunities, then you will also find camel
rides and horse rides all along the beach.
Among the main Agadir
attractions are the city's three Golf courses: "Agadir royal club",
"Dunes golf club" and the "Golf du soleil". The city also has many
tennis clubs.
Agadir and cultural tourism:
Many
Agadir visitors complain about the fact that they miss the authenticity
of the real Moroccan culture during their stay in the city. In fact,
compared to other Moroccan cities like Marrakech or Fès, Agadir does not
have much to offer its visitors in terms of Cultural or historical
attractions.
The reason is that, after the devastating earthquake
that hit the Agadir in 1960, the city has been completely rebuilt to
comply with world class western standards and to be mainly a top tourist
destination. However, If you want to discover some of the charms and
the beauties of the local culture during your Agadir Holidays, then
there are a few places that you might want to visit.
Agadir Kasbah
is the main symbol of the old city of Agadir. It is a fortress that
lies on the top of a hill overlooking the entire city, the bay and the
fishing port.
Agadir also has a few small museums displaying
Berber artifacts including furnitures, jewelery and costumes. The most
visited museum in Agadir is the Bert Flint museum, but there are other
smaller ones that are less known like "The Musée des arts Bereberes" and
the "Talborjt Museum".
Finally, if you want to shop for
souvenirs, then the best place to go is the "Souk El Had". This little
weekly market is one of the main Agadir attractions because it is the right place to shop for souvenirs and local Berber crafts at the best price.
