Agadir is a modern holiday resort on the west coast and The Heart of Moroccco

Moroccan Culture

Agadir city well known as the heart of Morocco. And for sure you'll have a wonderful "many-happy-returns". But when you're happen to be there on your birthday doing a working trip for fashion pictures, it is some different. Then you'll be sure of a great happening along a European resort town with a huge outspread beach and a variety of , bargains and nightlife.Too different from any other Moroccan city with a totally different city culture and some different architecture.

Agadir in modern-days got rebuilt 2 km south of the earthquake epicentre. Its airport is Al Massira feel welcome when entering Agadir downtown area by Northerly seaport. You'll enjoy a rather touristy, seaside resort with a large, sandy beach. Not that typically Moroccan but with large buildings, modern hotels with European-style cafes, and wide roads. Surprise surprise bumping into an advertisement hanging over heads...It remains one of the main tourist resorts in Morocco, if not the main one. Herds of tourists arrive every day from Europe on charter flights, and most of them do not venture any further than Agadir.and it’s not only physically but also mentally European. That's why it is a good idea to start in Agadir:

Agadir hasn't got many things to visit since it's mainly a new city and a touristic resort. The main attraction is the beach, which is very big, without wind and not very crowded.There's part of the original fortress which is at the top of the hill beside the city, over the huge painting. It's possible to arrive there by taxi, bus or even small mopeds that are for rent at the surroundings of the Hotel Kenzi (expensive,more than 100 Dh an hour).

There is a small zoo, called "Vallée des Oiseaux". The entrance is very cheap, 5 DH adults and 3 Dh for the children. There is a very nice cage you can walk inside, many birds from the entire world, some goat-like animals from the Atlas, even exotic mammals The Agadir children go there also to play in a small and crowded game zone. To arrive, go to the Uniprix, and the main gate is at the other side of the street at the right (Av. Hassan II ).