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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

Agadir History

• Royal Kasbah – A former fortified granary converted into an artillery fortress from which the Moroccans fought the Portuguese in Agadir during the 16th century.
• Museum of Folk Art of Southern Morocco – This museum exhibits the culture of Morocco.
• Santa Cruz de Capo Gere – Remnants of a famous trading post for the Portuguese.
• Harbour – This houses the fish market and famous 16th-century Portuguese port in Agadir.
• Imouzzer – Cascading Mountains found near Agadir to enjoy the green scenery and water ravines through the winding road up the mountain.

Agadir Art & Culture

• Museum Municipal du Patrimoine Amazigh – View the collection of Berber antiques in Agadir.
• Agadir Museum – This museum showcases photographic exhibits of Agadir.
• Ensemble Artisanal – A shop selling artefacts from Agadir, including ironwork, ceramics, embroidery and other artisan items.
• Moroccan Fantasia – A lively display of horsemanship showcasing the traditional customs of Morocco through the galloping stallions and gallant riders.
• Timitar Festival – Berber culture festival held in late June in Agadir.

Agadir Shopping

• Souk El Had – Shopping mall in Agadir with 3,000 stalls selling everything a tourist might need.
• Bigdil Agadir – A shop in Agadir that peddles Moroccan accessories.
• Herboristerie Issafarn – Herbalist shop in Agadir that offers herbal treatments and therapeutic essential oils.
• Le Medina d'Agadir Cocco Polizzi – Specifically built for tourists, it offers such genuine products as leather shoes, wooden boxes and stone carvings.

Agadir Gay & Lesbian

• Black Jacks – Pub that allows gays and lesbian clubbers in Agadir to enjoy nights out.
• Riu Tikida Beach Hotel – This has a disco called Papagayo club that organizes various events including some for gays and lesbians.
• English Pub – Bar lounge in Agadir where gays and lesbians can watch soccer and rugby matches, as well as indulge in karaoke.
• Le So Du Sofitel – Pub in Agadir where many gays and lesbians hang out.
• Alhambra Cabaret – Trendy discotheque in Agadir that is frequented by gays and lesbians.

Agadir Outdoors

• Excursions – Tourists can visit the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountain ranges, which sandwich Agadir, for sightseeing and hiking.
• Old Walled City of Taroudannt – A famous tourist attraction near Agadir is known for its elegant architecture and stunning crafts for sale.
• Souss-Massa River National Park – Found in the outskirts of Agadir, this spot is rich in the flora and fauna of Morocco.
• Vallée des Oiseaux Zoo – It has many birds and animals, as well as exotic mammals.
• La Galerie d’Alice – The first gallery with actual paintings in Agadir.

Agadir Sports

• Play a round of golf in large greens at the Golf du Soleil.
• Master the art of surfing at Moroccan Surf Adventures.
• Enjoy the pleasure of playing tennis at Club Med-Agadir.
• Take a swim in the strong Atlantic Ocean undertow.
• Engage in horse riding at La Chevauchee Berber.

Agadir Attractions

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

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

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

Golf is a popular tourist pastime in Agadir.

Agadir Events

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

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

Agadir Activites

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

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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