Agadir

Morocco's largest beach resort, where a long sandy beach faces the kasbah ruins, with the surf village of Taghazout and the Paradise Valley oasis within easy day-trip reach to the north.

Agadir sits on the Atlantic coast in Morocco's southwestern Souss-Massa region and is the country's largest beach resort. The 1960 earthquake almost entirely destroyed the old city, which was then rebuilt to a modern plan, so today's Agadir is tidy but has few historic sights; its appeal lies in sunshine and beaches. It enjoys around 300 sunny days a year, with winter daytime temperatures of about 20°C, making it a favourite winter escape for Europeans; in summer, sea breezes keep the heat in check, and Oct–Apr is also surf season. A visit breaks down into three parts: in the city, the beach and seafront promenade, the Agadir Oufella kasbah (reachable by cable car), the marina, seafood at the fishing port and Souk El Had; along the north coast, the surf villages of Taghazout and Tamraght and Cap Ghir; and inland, Paradise Valley, the Imouzzer waterfalls, the walled towns of Taroudant and Tiznit, and Souss-Massa National Park, all doable as day trips. Getting there: Al Massira International Airport is about 25 km from the city, with direct flights to Europe; buses from Marrakech take about 3.5 hours. Orange petits taxis in town should use the meter; for intercity trips, use white grands taxis or hire a car with driver. Allow 3–5 days. Note: Souk El Had is closed on Mondays; during Ramadan some restaurants close during the day; when swimming, pay attention to the beach flags and rip currents.

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