Holidays to Agadir

Sun-soaked beaches, boho surf towns and camel treks in the Sahara – an Agadir holiday serves up a desert adventure fit for a prince.

Surfer’s paradise

If you’re a fan of sun, sea, surfing and sandcastles, an Agadir holiday should be top of your wish list. Morocco’s first beach resort, Agadir’s golden sands lay where the desert meets the Atlantic. There’s plenty to do, from paddle boarding and jet skiing to hitting the powerful waves at Taghazout village, the surf capital of Morocco.

Souks galore!

Snake charmers, surfers, nomads, you never know who you might meet on your Agadir holiday! It’s worth packing an expandable suitcase because Agadir is a veritable shoppers’ paradise. Flex those haggling muscles in Souk El Had, Agadir’s largest market. With 6,000-plus stalls selling everything from saffron and stuffed toy camels to rugs and babouches (traditional Moroccan slippers), it has bargains coming out its ears.

A sun-drenched city break

If you’re looking for a weekend trip with a difference, forget the capitals of northern Europe and pack for a sun-drenched Agadir city break. Souks, surf towns and sunny beaches, it’s a cool alternative to Marrakech. And with less than four hours’ flight time from the UK and almost year-round sunshine, it’s just the ticket for warming up those winter cockles.

Learn about Amazigh culture

Quad biking, camel riding, dune bashing, there’s plenty of action that can be packed into your Agadir holiday if you want it. So if you’ve had enough of lounging on the beach, head to the nearby Atlas Mountains and go trekking through the foothills. Learn about the rich culture of the nomadic Amazigh communities as you bob from village to village with a local guide.

Rock the Kasbah

An earthquake in the Sixties demolished much of Agadir, but its 16th-century sandstone fortress stood its ground. The ruins of Agadir Oufella, a.k.a the Kasbah, sit on a hilltop overlooking the city’s fishing port and beach. Head up there for knockout bay views.