AgadirThe holiday destination of Agadir, south of Marrakech, is
totally new and modern, and is fast developing into Morocco's major
resort town chiefly because of its magnificent sandy beaches. The
city was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1961 that killed 15,000
people and wiped out most of its historic heritage as an important
seaport and centre for caravans traversing the Sahara. The rebuilt
city has been modelled to be a tourist destination and fishing
port, favoured by package tours particularly as a starting point
for excursions into the desert to the south. The city boasts 300
days of sunshine a year, and claims to have 20,000 hotel beds (a
quarter of the total in Morocco). The town is conveniently located
near popular attractions such as the walled city of Taroudannt and
the Massa Lagoon, and contains a number of luxury hotels and
excellent golf courses. While Agadir is always bustling with
tourists, those looking for a good representation of Morroccan
culture may be disappointed.< |
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