Southern capital and largest fishing port of Morocco , Agadir owes its current fame to its extraordinary range of more than 6 km of fine golden sand , and its 300 days of sunshine per year. Its ultramodern international airport makes a site accessible by the world.
Rebuilt away from areas at risk, with seismic methods , Agadir is a welcoming white city, ornate sitting gardens, which rise sculptural and monumental buildings such as the Casbah still reflects the glorious past of the city.
Agadir has around 700 ( in French Gadiris tachelhit Arabic Gougadir / Oultougadir , Gadiri / Gadiria ), the great Agadir meanwhile, has more than 850,000 inhabitants . The city is one of Morocco 's major urban centers , the population density is quite high.
Devastated by an earthquake in 1960, the city has been completely rebuilt . It is now one of the largest resorts in Morocco where many tourists come , attracted by an exceptionally mild climate throughout the year.
Other buildings are the hallmark of the city including the fishing port considered the first exporting port Sardine Morocco and the Berber traditional Southern art museum. The many restaurants on the corniche seafront allow enjoy a varied menu in a musical atmosphere with splendid views of the beach.
Other units, the climate of the city is another advantage: the winter is cool and humid with a temperature of 25 ° C during this period! Summer is cooler and the temperature crosses 25 ° C and 30 ° C. Near the town are the steps to discovering the history and Berber traditions , including Tiznit , Taroudant and Tafraoute .
Taken together, these strengths enable the city to be placed at the forefront of seaside attractions of Morocco where it is possible to play tennis , golf, sailing , horse riding, try waterskiing , diving , the big game fishing ... revel in fresh fish, typical dishes of the best gastronomy Maghreb ...
Agadir was winning on two occasions in 2007, first by the International Tourism Federation (ITF), which awarded him a gold medal of honor for the considerable efforts. Agadir has also been awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) by awarding the ecolabel "Blue Flag" in recognition of efforts by the municipality of Agadir. Also, The Tourist Agadir is a member of the association Club the most beautiful bays in the world.
Agadir is twinned with the following cities:
- Nantes (France)
- Olhão (Portugal)
- Miami (United States)
- Oakland (United States)
Agadir is a tourist destination to recommend if you find the winter sun! Its huge sandy beach is over 20 km long and is found ensolleillement average about 300 days per year. Temperatures range between 18-27 ° in August and 7-18 ° in January. Note however that the heat wave can strike hard in summer. Finally, the average water temperature is about 22 °.