Agadir Hotels

Agadir is a long in the tooth Euro resort in the Souss-Massa-Draâ region of Morocco with a potent comeback tale. To rise from the rubble of a catastrophic earthquake that took the lives of 15,000 people in 1960 is one side of the story - and a significant one at that. The other side, however, has to do with how the city of 700,000 hit the reset button on tourism and, over time, won back that ever-elusive mojo and cool factor.

Upon close inspection, there is little not to admire and like about Agadir. The Atlas mountains provide welcome and not-so-distant climatic cover (and stellar day trip material) for a wide, sandy Atlantic Ocean shoreline that serves as a patent platform for holiday leisure. Throw in a long, semi-arid summer and a dynamic, cosmopolitan populace and Agadir shapes up as a seductive one-stop shop. Beach and culture buffs will both feel at home here, with fine points of interest like the Agadir Medina, Suq al Had, Souss-Massa National Park and Jardin Ibn Zaidoun.

Agadir’s Top 10

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Cap Ghir is a beautiful promontory that peers over the Atlantic Ocean.

Agadir Festival is one of the pre-eminent arts and culture events in all of Morocco.

Sunset Beach is popular with locals and offers some quiet areas for repose.

Palm Beach is a superlative span of coast with views to match.

Amtoudi Peak can be a challenge to climb but the panoramas from the top make the effort and perspiration well worth it.

Tafraoute is a remote village in the Anti-Atlas range, about 100 miles (160 km) away.

Golf is a popular tourist pastime in Agadir.

Hammams offer a solid two-in-one proposition: a traditional and curative experience.

When To Go

Agadir sports a semi-arid climate with long, warm summers and very mild winters. The weather is rather temperate on the whole, with daytime temperatures generally at or above 68°F (20°C).

The core summer season spans the months of June, July, August and September, with considerable spillover in May and October. Temperatures waver from 60°F (15°C) to 80°F (27°C), with barely a drop of rain.

While winter, from November to February, sees some precipitation, conditions stay relatively dry. Temperatures range from 46.5°F (8°C) to 71.5°F (22°C).

Getting Around

Agadir – Al Massira Airport serves the region of Souss-Massa-Draâ and handles up to 3 million passengers a year. Major international destinations on the roster include Paris-Charles de Gaulle, London-Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Milan-Malpensa, Oslo and Stockholm.

Bus is a popular and ultra-affordable mode of transport for visitors who plan to explore Morocco in-depth. Agadir is reliably accessible from the likes of Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Casablanca.

A comfortable shuttle bus links the airport with the city. In Agadir proper, fleets of orange taxis flood the streets.

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