The "White City" in the southwest of Morocco is a tourist paradise! We will tell you how to relax in Agadir. Find out about tourist reviews, prices in 2021, features of Moroccan beaches and attractions.
Resort appearance
In African Morocco there are excellent cities for recreation and educational excursions - Rabat, Casablanca and El Jadida, but the seaside Agadir is considered a tourist mecca of the ancient country.
The resort has a hill on which the Arabic inscription "Allah. Homeland. King" illuminated at night is visible. This is the success of the inhabitants of Morocco - they sacredly believe in God, love their country and appreciate the king.
In the Berber language, the name "Agadir" means "wall" or "fort". The history of the city began in the Middle Ages with a small fishing village. In 1505, a Portuguese trading post appeared here, and then a fortress was built on the top of the hill. In the 18th century, Agadir was razed to the ground by a powerful earthquake.
In 1960, the trouble repeated itself. In 15 seconds, not a trace was left of the buildings. The next year, at the behest of King Mohammed V, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out 2 km from the epicenter of the earthquake, and the city was rebuilt.
There are many hotels, shops, restaurants and markets in modern Agadir. From here it is convenient to go on excursions to the Sahara, oases and other Moroccan cities.
Impressions of tourists from the resort
Agadir is famous for its wide sandy beaches, wonderful mild climate and wonderful surfing waves. At the height of winter, the thermometer does not drop below + 20 ° С, and in summer it does not rise above + 29 ° С. Perfect weather for everyone who is not ready for severe cold weather and does not like the sweltering heat. Tourists from Russia swim at any time of the year.
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Tamila Osipova: "It was the best vacation in my life. An insanely beautiful city, wonderful friendly people, a clean ocean and a beach. A huge variety of fruits and delicious dishes. I have been there for 14 days, I will definitely fly to rest again. If you want to see beautiful nature, unusual for a European tradition, then be sure to fly to Morocco. The desert will not leave anyone indifferent. National dishes such as tajin and couscous will be on your favorite list. "
Prices in Agadir
How much will the vacation cost? According to tourists, prices in Agadir in 2021 are quite budgetary. A double room in a 1-2 * hotel or a guesthouse costs from $ 45, in a 3 * hotel - from $ 57, in a 4 * hotel - from $ 111, and in a 5 * hotel - from $ 123. Look for hotels in Agadir on Hotelluk.
The average price of a taxi ride around the city is $ 2.2. A liter of gasoline in Morocco costs $ 1.1.
The food is inexpensive. Big Mac set at McDonald's - $ 5.7. The average bill for two in a budget restaurant is $ 8-9, and for a dinner with alcohol you will pay $ 36-40.
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Vladimir Razumovsky: "There are many shops in the city. They sell mainly leather slippers, bags, wallets, purses, belts, leather hats, all kinds of wood jewelry, chains, necklaces, metal dishes and all kinds of small souvenirs. You need to bargain with sellers about prices. Alcoholic drinks and beer are sold in special shops, prices are fixed. Popular local light beer "Casablanca" in cans and bottles, as well as light natural wines in bottles 0.75 liters at a price of 60 dirhams. I have not seen strong drinks of Moroccan production. "
Beaches
The sandy coast of the resort stretches for almost 12 km in a smooth arc. The beaches are free, wide, the entrance to the water is shallow. Agadir is a resort in the southwest of Morocco, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, so it is almost always windy and waves here. The water is 3-4 ° C colder than in the Mediterranean. At the height of summer, the temperature near the coast does not rise above + 22 ... + 23 ° С.
Africa remains Africa! From 11:00 to 17:00 the sun bakes strongly, the sand heats up. It is better to swim and sunbathe in the morning or late afternoon.
According to tourists, the best beaches are located north of the resort, between Agadir and Es Sueira. Usually there are enough people who want to swim, but in 2021, due to the pandemic, Moroccan beaches were empty.
Irina: "Great wide, very long beach. Soft sand. Many locals come on weekends to play football. It's great to walk along the water's edge."
What to see
The ruins of the old Kasbah fortress are preserved on the top of the hill, and tourists are happy to go up there to look at Agadir. The long stone wall and gate offers a beautiful view of the ocean, and it is a pleasure to watch the sun go down from here.
We advise you to look into the picturesque open-air museum - Berber Corner. There, artisan shops sell Moroccan carpets, jewelry and other popular souvenirs.
According to reviews, vacationers in Agadir like sightseeing tours of the resort lasting 3-3.5 hours. They cost $ 57. Also popular are horse and camel rides along the coast for $ 30, tours to the Berber village of Imuzzer for $ 60, Souss Massa National Park - $ 60 and Marrakech - $ 65.
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Alexandra: "In one day we got acquainted not only with the history of the city itself, but also with Morocco as a whole, visited the center, drank tea according to all the rules on the modern embankment, visited a local pastry shop, learned where excellent fresh juices are sold in the city and even bargained. at the bazaar for the famous grandmothers. "
Ruins of the old fortress Kasbah
Vacation with children
Agadir has excellent beaches with fine sand, a gentle entrance to the water and a large selection of comfortable hotels. If not for the waves, the Moroccan resort could be considered an ideal place for families with children.
The seaside town is not the most expensive and very calm. It will be interesting for a child to walk along the coast, look at the picturesque landscapes in the vicinity of Agadir, ride camels, see African crafts and a real desert.
But if you love entertainment, this resort in Morocco will disappoint. In addition to the crocodile park, there are no attractions or dolphinariums. A small water park is located only 27 km from Agadir.
Is it worth going
Good infrastructure for recreation makes Agadir one of the main tourist centers in Morocco. Here you can get acquainted with the amazing African world, colorful traditions and hospitable locals - the Moors and Berbers.
Agadir is good for beach activities, a calm atmosphere and picturesque nature. Winds in the Atlantic attract surfers to this resort. Beginners ride all year round, and connoisseurs of big waves come from October to March.
According to tourist reviews for 2019 and 2020, the main disadvantage of Agadir is poverty. Poverty in Morocco is immediately apparent. Disadvantages also include ebb and flow, cool water, and few attractions. For everything interesting you have to go on excursions.
