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Sea, sun and fun

An October 2004 trip to Agadir by linet

Grand Taxi Photo - Agadir, Morocco More Photos
Quote: Agadir is not typical Morocco. But it is a good place for starting Morocco. Some package deals of hotel+flight to Agadir are cheaper than flight itself in this crazy world of tour operators. After recovery in the hotel for a few days, you can travel through Morocco all by yourself.
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Sea, sun and fun Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Grand Taxi Photo - Agadir, Morocco
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Agadir is a very new town. After being destroyed by the earthquake, it has been built into big boulevards, roads and parks. It has beautiful houses, a clean beach, relaxed people. Locals also like it there for vacation and work because it has more facilities than the rest of the country. Surprisingly we have seen a lot of women working here, most were very presentable. That's a freedom that they do not have in all Morocco today. Agadir is not only physically but also mentally European. That's why it is a good idea to start in Agadir: release the tension of eventual culture shock. Quick Tips: Once you are transfered to one of the tourist hotels, you can rest for a few days, acclimatize, and vi...Read More

Occidental Allegro Agadir Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Occidental Resort , Tammelt"

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This is a hotel you see on tourist brochures. Guests may choose between half-board or all-inclusive when they book. We have chosen it because it was cheaper with the flight than the flight itself including transfer from the airport (I have no idea how this is possible). We arrived at 2 o'clock at night and I was screaming already because the reception guy wanted to place a bracelet on me which I could not get rid of until I leave! We really did not want to stick around too long in the hotel or travel Morocco with a plastic orange bracelet! I told him that I had bracelet-phobia with my husband, he had to believe eventually to stop me yelling and made it so loose that I could get rid of it whenever I wa...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on August 16, 2004

Occidental Allegro Agadir
BOULEVARD DU 20 AOUT A
Agadir, Morocco
21-248847101

Au Dauphin Bleu Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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After a tour of the Kasbah, we stopped by the fish market to eat fish at one of the small shops. At the moment that we entered the scene, we were attacked by many people at once inviting to eat at their place. They were not afraid of using gestures like pulling and pushing us to different directions. That plus the impossibility of enjoying a fine wine with fresh fish let us get out of there. We moved to the boulevard on the way to Agadir and discovered this elegant place by means of good luck. It is relaxed, friendly and great value for money. They have a good selection of wines and an affordable 'catch of the day' menu for lunch. The waiter brought the fish to the table and cleaned it almost with ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 16, 2004

Au Dauphin Bleu
Complexe Commercial Tawada 80000 Agadir
Agadir, Morocco
(048) 827-577

Medina D'Agadir Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

MEDINA Photo - Medina D'Agadir, Agadir, Morocco
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This is a project which was started by an Italian architect Coco Polizzi just out of the city of Agadir. The purpose is to demonstrate the traditional Moroccan architectural style by using old techniques and local material. Construction is still in progress, so it is not fully complete yet. At the entrance you will be picked up by a guide, but you do not have to stick to them, especially if you do not speak French. Buildings are used to illustrate traditional Moroccan handwork like shaping wood, making babush, etc. It is surely more interesting in to see the markets in Marrakesh, but here without hustle and bustle you will be a bit more relaxed than a real commercial center. Hand workers were ver...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on August 16, 2004

Medina D'Agadir
Just Out Of Agadir, Near Palace
Agadir, Morocco

Kasbah Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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Kasbah is the big building on the hill overlooking the bay of Agadir. You can recognise the hill very easily because of the giant 'Be afraid of Allah and honor your king' in Arabic, of course. The same script is also to be seen at the entrance of the Kasbah, but in Dutch. I was told that Agadir was a Portuguese colony, what the hell is Dutch doing here? Nobody knows it properly, I guess. Even the guys standing at the entrance and offering 'a tour'. So you won't hire someone who would not know which language it’s written in, and it is not necessary to rent a guide here anyway. If the occasional kid comes along with his lovely lamb, you have to wave your finger and say 'Mekteb, mekteb' which means 'scho...Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on August 16, 2004

Kasbah
On The Hill
Agadir, Morocco

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