Official Language:
Arabic
Secondary Language:
Berber, French
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Currency:
Dirham
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Population:
Just over half a million people call Agadir home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Agadir Morocco:
The coast area has a warm and dry, Mediterranean climate with southwest trade winds. Inland areas are hotter and drier. Nights become cool in the months of December and January. Rain falls from November to March along the coastal areas. Agadir enjoys average temperatures in the 70°F/21°C in the winter and reaches into the 90°F/32°C in July-August.
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Located between the Atlantic and the snow topped Atlas Mountains you fill find Agadir. A lively seaside resort and the only real seaside resort in Morocco. Agadir is the most important shipping port in southwestern Morocco. Beautiful sandy bays and year-round warm seas make Agadir a popular vacation destination for those seeking sun during the winter months. Agadir is a modern city, with many good hotels, restaurants, shops and a very lively nightlife. From Agadir you can take part in excursions to Taroudant and Tafrefout. Cruise passengers will be enchanted by the beautiful beaches, fine white sand, and sunshine 300 days a year!
Created in 1503 by a Portuguese nobleman, the port of Agadir became an important port of call on the sea route to Africa. It was also a centre for caravans on the fringes of the Sahara. The commercial and military antagonisms where fed by the presence of seamen, soldiers and merchants from all over Europe. Agadir fell into decline in 1760, when the sultan Mohammed ben Abdullah chose to punish the city by closing it's harbour to European traffic and creating a rival port in Essaouira. In 1960, an earthquake that killed 15,000 brought the town back into people's memories in which Agadir was rebuilt becoming a modern town of tourism.
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Attractions |
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Beach:
The beach is spectacular. Clean, long, wide and there is a continuous breeze coming in from the Atlantic which makes it the top place to spend the day.
The Fish Market:The surprise tourist attraction of Agadir. With very little tourist attractions in Agadir most cruise lines and tour operators will throw in the fish market as an attraction. A true gem of an attraction based on its size alone!
The Town Zoo:
Home to a small but charming collection of exotic birds, and lamas.
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More Information |
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Useful Links About Agadir:
Agadir Travel and Tourism Guide
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