Where to go
Morocco
Things to do in Agadir
Agadir lies to the south of the Atlas Mountains. Agadir stands for “Agadir n Irir” which means in Berber "the fortified granary". The origin of this name may refer to a fort built by a Portuguese merchant in 1505. The golden era of Agadir was during the reign of Moulay Ismail. On February 29, 1960 an earthquake destroyed the whole city killing thousands of people. King Mohammed V had to rebuild the city. Agadir was rebuilt 3 km south of the original site. Agadir is now a beautiful modern city of 421.844 inhabitants, with wide avenues, blooming gardens, superb hotels, and a magnificent port. The sun shines 300 days a year in Morocco. The beaches in Agadir are the perfect place to enjoy sun activities such as sailing, surfing, horse riding... There is nothing as refreshing as watching the ocean's deep blue waters while drinking a fresh fruit cocktail among the mild smell of the Eucalyptus. Don't forget to try the cliff road that flanks the old Kashbah of the 16th century and overlooks the ocean's blue waters. The colorful valleys of the Great Souss and the slopes of the majestic Atlas are a must-see.