What to see and do in Agadir - Part 2

Things to see in the Agadir area

This review is not an in depth look at what is on offer but more of a pointer to places you might want to explore. To get a taste of the hustle and bustle of old Agadir, head down to the port where you can watch the fishermen bring in the daily catch, head out to the souk and do a spot of bartering, or trek up to the remains of the 16th-century Kasbah and take in the spectacular sights of the bay.

Agadir Beach

Agadir’s top attraction is the six mile crescent shaped beach; you can soak up the sun or just splash in the surf. Surfing is possible in many places in Agadir; a few examples are Devils rock, Imesouane bay and Ankhor point. If you are interested in learning to surf there are a number of schools and camps to help you get started.

Kasbah

Built in 1540, all that remains of the old Kasbah are the fortified walls; however, the trip up the hill to this historic site is worth it for the view alone. Carved into the hillside, in Arabic, are the words God, King and Country. By law Moroccans are prohibited to say anything bad about any of these three things. If you are interested in history you can easily find a professional guide here to take you on a tour.

Souk al-Had

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Agadir’s walled souk and get ready to barter for anything that you want. A ' souk' is a term which means a local market in an Arabic city often selling spices, textiles and jewellery. If you take a taxi to the Souk al-Had you should ask for it by name, since some taxi drivers take you to their own personal souk. You can recognize the real souk by its ochre wall and the numbered gates.

Fishing Port

If you’re looking to taste the hustle and bustle of a typically Moroccan town, then head for the fishing port. It is a great place to wander around, take pictures and maybe buy your own fish that you can cook on the beach.

La Médina d´Agadir

La Médina d´Agadir is a reconstruction of a typical Moroccan Berber village. It was built using traditional building techniques and local materials. Now visitors can wander the alleys and shop in the many small boutiques.

Museum Municipal Amazigh

This museum offers an insight into the culture and art of the Berbers who were the original inhabitants of Morocco. You can see a collection of old Berber musical instruments, carpets, architecture, pottery, jewellery and traditional clothing from the 18th and 19th century.

Port de Plaisance Marina

If you want to see the new part of Agadir then start with this marina. It is located south of the commercial port, surrounded by shops and new condos. The marina was built in 2008 and has supermarkets and fresh markets close by.

Continued in part 3