"Pack your sunhat and shades, cos life's a beach in sun-soaked Agadir."
So the Agadir that welcomes you today is a resort with wide, open streets. Avenues which encourage slow walks in the late evening sunshine. There are palm trees, gardens and rows of elegantly simple houses with cool, white-washed walls.
Make sure you take a high factor protective lotion; you will change colour quickly here, without realising the true strength of the sun's rays. Agadir is also a great hub. It's easy to fly into and brilliantly placed for excursions to the fabulous old, walled city of Taroudannt, the aptly named Paradise Valley and the unmissable Massa Lagoon. Perfect for when you feel like mixing a little sight-seeing with your sand-time.
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Agadir as a holiday destination, is situated on the North West side of Africa just 60 miles from the Canary Islands. Which gives you long hot days and cool nights.
"Magical Morocco thrills the senses with its heady mix of vibrant colours, exotic aromas and shimmering sands."
Ancient yet modern, frenetic yet soothing, Morocco is an exotic land of contrasts. Its very name conjures up a host of colourful images and evocative sounds...bustling souk markets, blazing sunshine, red mud-brick kasbahs, intricate handwoven rugs, and billowing hookahs.
Truly a country of many faces, Morocco is profoundly traditional and yet at the same time strongly drawn to the Western world. Get ready for a blend of old and new, local and Western when you arrive in Agadir – this popular fishing port has all the appearance of a European resort with the added attraction of a distinct Moroccan flavour.
**Muslim religious beliefs require women who wish to visit Mosques to dress modestly; covering arms and legs will be required.**
Food: The cuisine here offers excellent value for money and are generally elaborate affairs, on offer are a wide variety of choices from Chinese and French to Italian and Spanish.
Moroccan Restaurants are definately a must, try Tajine a meat and vegetable stew cooked in earthenware pots, washed down with Moroccan wine or beer. Try the Mint tea very refreshing in the hot weather,
With the exchange rate at around 15.77 Moroccan Dirham to the £ sterling, a holiday to Morocco is superb value for money. A bottle of beer is around 30p and a Grilled Kebab around £2.00
Typical costs. Cup of coffee: Moroccan Dirham 5.30
Litre of bottled water: Moroccan Dirham 5.00
Souvenir t-shirt: Moroccan Dirham 100.00, bottle of local beer: Moroccan Dirham 5.00
pot of mint tea: Moroccan Dirham 5.00, grilled kebab: Moroccan Dirham 35.00
Nightlife:Not the place for wildlife but definately offering an alternative from local cafe's and restaurants to local and traditional folk dancing and music. There is a varied selesction of nightlife situated within the hotels - casinos, discos, offering belly dancing.
Shopping: Best buys from Morocco are leather, copperware, silver, rugs and carpets which are best found in the souks. But remember that bartering is expected and is part of the culture, so dont be afraid and you might find a real bargain.
Days out: There are plenty of excursions to quench travel-lust. Taroudannt, an ancient walled city is fascinating and fish lovers will enjoy Essaouira, an old fortified fishing village, for a delicous lunch of the day's catch. A guided tour of Agadir for those intersting places you might have missed if you went alone.
Sports and Golf.
Watersports are available along Agadir beach inc Diving and Snorkling, there is horse riding which is a a popular choice and available to hire close to most of the Agadir Beach hotels. Golf courses here are available at Agadir and Marrakesh, Definately worth a round or two!.
Tourist office in Agadir
048 846 377
Main language/s
Arabic
To dial from Agadir to UK call
00 44
To call to Agadir dial
00 212
Emergency phone number/s
British Embassy: 037 731 403
US Embassy: 037 762 265
Police: 19
Fire: 15
Directory Enquiries: 186 International Directory Enquiries: 12
Lost travellers cheques:
American Express: 00 (44) 1 273 571600
Lost credit cards:
Mastercard: call collect to the United States 1-314-542-7111 VISA: call collect 24 hours a day 410 581 9994 Amex: +44 1273 696933 Diners Club: (212) (2) 299 455
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Agadir as a holiday destination, is situated on the North West side of Africa just 60 miles from the Canary Islands. Which gives you long hot days and cool nights.
