Great Days Out
Out and About
Things to see/places to go
One of the tremendous advantages of this marvellous all year round beach holiday is that you genuinely don’t need a car, everything that you require is right there at your fingertips and for most people we are sure that there will be more than enough to do, but if the endless sunbathing and relaxing begins to pall there are plenty of alternative ways to spend your time!
Keep Fit
As you are located at one end of a wonderful pristine beach, the seemingly endless stretch of golden sand provides the perfect place for a late evening jog along the waterfront, or join in one of the numerous games of beach football with the locals. You are very welcome to join them but we warned - these boys can play!
A brisk walk, or even a leisurely stroll as the sun is going down is an ideal way to pass an hour taking in the sights and sounds of the beach at the end of the day, including the camels enjoying their evening swim in the sea!
All sorts of water sports are available on the beach, windsurfing, canoeing, jet skis etc. plus quad bikes are available for hire or enjoy a gallop down the beach on horseback, or more unconventionally try a camel ride.
Golf
As everywhere, golf is fast becoming a major activity in and around Agadir, which boasts 3 beautiful courses within 10 minutes drive from the marina (one 9-hole and two 27 hole). If you need any help in organising a round we can put you in touch with Agadir’s very own “Mr Golf”, who is based in the marina and will be pleased to help.
Further Afield
Marrakech
Dramatic sunset at Marrakech
A shop displaying a colourful selection of spices
It would perhaps seem a shame to visit Morocco without witnessing first hand the magic and mayhem of this unique city. There are lots of historic and archeological sites to see, too numerous to list, but without doubt the Place Djemma-el-Fna is the greatest tourist attraction in the town. The square itself is a heaving maelstrom of activity, with snake charmers, tooth pullers, dancers, musicians and street actors providing endless entertainment for the wide-eyed onlookers, then as the sun goes down the numerous food stalls all come to life offering a wide range of freshly cooked Moroccan dishes.
Tucked away in one corner of the square is the entrance to the souks, a labyrinth of alleyways and passages lined with literally thousands of stalls and shops offering anything from clothing, shoes, leather goods, jewellery, ornate lamps and carpets and at the other end of the spectrum live chickens, tortoises, meat (including cooked sheep’s head - a local delicacy!), fruit and veg and a plethora of colourful pungent spices.
The air is thick with various aromas - some enchanting and some definitely not so enchanting, but its definitely a visit that has to be experienced first hand! We would suggest that love it or loathe it, just the one visit will probably suffice and you will be more than ready to return to the fresh air in Agadir!
How to get there?
Probably the most relaxing way to do the trip is to take advantage of the many day trips either by coach or 4 wheel drive vehicles which are available to book along the promenade in Agadir. Alternatively you can hire a car and make the trip yourself, the direct 160 mile route is well sign posted. Either way the scenery along the way is truly spectacular and offers you a good chance to see the varied Moroccan countryside. Look out for the tree climbing goats en route!
Visit the Sahara
Agadir is situated at the gateway to the Sahara Desert and there are many various jeep safari desert trips available to book along the promenade.
These range from a simple day trip to the sand dunes to full blown 2, 3 or 4 day trips including camel treks right into the heart of the desert, spending the night under the stars in genuine Bedouin camps.
Whichever you choose, although you may not qualify as a serious rival for Michael Palin’s job, even the simple day trip offers you a chance to see the real Morocco, a country rich in colour and contrast!