This sunny holiday destination has been popular with British tourists for years – and you can fly there for as little as £37
With summer just a matter of weeks away, many people will soon be preparing to jet away for a taste of sun, sea and sand. If you still haven’t decided where to go this year, one destination well worth a visit is Agadir in Morocco.
This North African resort city is the most visited city in southern Morocco, boasting a prime coastal location. Its main attraction? The ‘beautiful’ and ‘well-maintained’ beaches.
Despite its North African setting, Agadir’s ‘palm tree-lined boulevards’ and beachfront bars lend it a ‘Western-resort feel’. Many tourists flock to Agadir during the winter months when the weather remains sunny, reports Chronicle Live.
The city’s modern infrastructure is largely due to a devastating earthquake in 1960, which led to most of the city being rebuilt using seismic-resistant construction methods.
Visitors to Agadir can enjoy a range of activities, from camel riding to beach buggy rentals. For a more relaxed experience, visit Suq al-Had market or take a 20-minute stroll up to the ruins of the Agadir Kasbah for stunning city views and a break from the beach.
When it comes to the culinary delights of Agadir, it’s described as ‘a vibrant blend of Arab and Mediterranean flavours’, with ‘rich, aromatic spice combinations’. The cuisine features fruits like apricots and olives, and lamb is a staple in most dishes.
Some of the top-rated restaurants in Agadir include The Pita Bar, a gourmet destination for authentic pitas and Let’s be Healing Food, which offers fresh organic foods and a range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Agadir also boasts a variety of experiences that are hailed on Tripadvisor as ‘must-do’, such as a desert quad bike safari, swimming trips up to Paradise Valley and the Atlas Mountains, and a visit to the nearby Crocoparc zoo.
For those seeking relaxation, you can indulge in a traditional hammam massage, take a day trip to nearby Marrakesh, or enjoy a full day boat trip with fishing and lunch while taking in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Moroccan city is a popular destination for surfing, seen as a hotspot for boarding enthusiasts. This is hardly surprising given the miles of pristine beaches that make Agadir so appealing.
There’s so much more to discover about Agadir, and with flights starting from just £37 (at the time of writing), it could be the perfect destination for a sunny getaway this summer. For more information, visit the Agadir, Morocco section of the Tripadvisor website.