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dinsdag 6 september 2011

Along the beach of Agadir

Agadir’s beach is as good as they come: a wide expanse of fine sand which extends an impressive distance to the south of the town, is swept each morning and patrolled by mounted police. Along its course are a number of cafés which rent out sunbeds and umbrellas. The ocean – it should be stressed – has a very strong Atlantic undertow and is definitely not suitable for children unless closely supervised. Even adults are advised not to go out swimming alone. At the south end of the beach, wet-biking (jet-skiing; 300dh for 20min) is available at the Palm Beach Club (20dh entry) and near the Hôtel Amadil Beach. Horse and camel rides are also available, and quad bikes and beach buggies can also be rented. You can ride on any of these along the sands, up on the dunes, and over to the estuary (see box opposite). This is reached past an area known as Founty, quite a pleasant place, where a hundred or so villas are scattered behind the sand dunes and eucalyptus forest.

dinsdag 17 augustus 2010

Agadir: Inzegan Suburb

INEZGANE, on the north bank of the Oued Souss, is almost a suburb of Agadir, just 13km distant. The two could hardly be more different, though, for Inezgane is wholly Moroccan, and is a major transport hub for the region – much more so than Agadir – with buses and grands taxis going to most southern destinations. It’s connected with Agadir by local bus #25 and #28 (very frequent) and by frequent grands taxis (4dh a place, arriving/leaving Agadir at Place Salam). Each of these, along with intercity buses, have their own section of the gare routière, which is off Avenue Mokhtar Soussi, a wide street with arcades on both sides, running from the central Place al Massira to the main Agadir road. Across Avenue Mokhtar Soussi, through the arcades, is a wonderful city market, full of fruit, veg, spices, knick-knacks and traditional cosmetics, and a hundred times more authentic than anything you’ll find in Agadir. From Place al Massira, the road makes a ninety-degree turn, and crosses Boulevard Mohammed V, Inezgane’s main street, where you’ll find the post office and most of the shops. Useful bus and grand taxi departures from Inezgane include Taroudannt, Essaouira and Marrakech.

zaterdag 19 juni 2010

Agadir: It's Time To visit Morocco

It's time to discover the magic of Morocco. expercience it's beauty en be aware of your sences. Morocco, the land of magic en beauty/ enjoy this little promo!

dinsdag 8 juni 2010

Agadir Morocco: A Country Veiled In Mystery


Like it's women. Morocco is veiled and mysterious, revealing it's beauty only to the perceptive. Morocco, country of the Moors. It seems so far away and obscure, yet Morocco is remarkably accessible. You can jet to Morocco nonstop from New York on Royal Air Maroc in less time than it takes to fly to Rome, or by TWA via Lisbon three times weekly, including Saturday. If you are planning a European trip. you can get to Morocco in only a few minutes from several spots in Southern Spain—from Malaga by plane or ferry, Marabella by hydrofoil, Algeciras by ferry. Morocco's accessibility, rich culture, and history offer myriad treasures for any traveler.


zaterdag 29 mei 2010

Agadir Old Medina


S
lightly to the south of the city center, this is a place to be discovered with great delight: the new medina was reconstructed from the 1990s onwards by Italian architect Coco Polizzi. Careful urban development, craftsmen and restaurants. It is an original and bold success, where the Moroccan soul still survives. The jewelry souk and the Moorish café are more than worth the detour.

donderdag 27 mei 2010

Agadir Sunny City

Agadir is Morocco’s number one tourist destination. Thanks to its 8 kilometre sandy beach, palm-lined promenades and near guaranteed warm weather, the city entertains thousands of sun worshippers from all around the globe. Offering a wide range of comfortable and modern hotels, restaurants, and music cafés, and a broad offering of water sports and nightlife entertainment and activities, Agadir is the holiday playground of Morocco

Agadir: Golf Of The Sun

The city of Agadir has hosted this weekend (from May 26 to 29), for the fourth consecutive year, the "Golf of the Sun" tournament. Over 155 professional golf players, coming from 17 countries, took part in this year's tournament, which has already become a prestigious international challenge. Aujourd'hui Le Maroc reports that Morocco is represented in this event by 12 golfers.The winner takes home 130.000 euros.

zaterdag 22 mei 2010

Couscous And The City: Hollywood loves Morocco


Now in the cinema, Carrie & Co's Moroccan adventure in Sex And The City 2. Sex And The City 2: The upcoming sequel is set two years after we last saw Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends and brings the girls out of their beloved New York on a trip of Morocco.
Little has been given away about the plotline, but the film will definitely include a wedding and perhaps a baby for an unlikely mother. Apparently happily married to husband Mr Big (Chris Noth), it is not known why Carrie decides to abandon him for a girlie trip to Marrakech with Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon).

Exotic: Sarah Jessica Parker is back as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City 2 as the four friends take a break from New York in the equally bustling souks of Marrakech. For their exotic trip to North Africa, the foursome are seen enjoying walking through the dunes of the Sahara Desert, lunching under the shade of a Bedouin tent and partying alongside belly dancers in a local nightclub.

In these new photos from the film, Charlotte appears to be revelling in being a housewife as she carries two-year-old daughter Rose - who was born in the climax of the first film - while baking cupcakes.
Despite turning 50 in the last film, it appears age hasn't diminished Samantha's love of tight-fitting clothes as she is seen dashing across a busy Manhattan street in a revealing little black dress.

Carrie and her best friends (L-R) Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon) stroll through the Sahara Desert.

SEX AND THE CITY 2: Dining in style: The four woman quaff flutes of champagne in the unlikely setting of a Bedouin tent in the middle of the Sahara desert. The only single member of the group, Samantha will come into contact with ex live-in lover Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis) again in the sequel, prompting speculation they may give their romance another try.
She also finds a new love interest in the shape of English actor Max Ryan, who plays a suave character called Rikard. Teen star Miley Cyrus also has a brief cameo in the film, after she turns up to a premiere of Smith's movie wearing the same designer dress as a horrified Samantha. Rocking the Kasbah: The Sex And The City girls hit the nightclubs on Marrakech.

As well as potentially settling down, there is speculation Samantha - who turned 50 in the last movie - may be going through 'the change'.

Also among the rumoured plotlines for the sequel is Carrie's marriage to Mr Big will run into trouble, including the mogul suffering into financial problems as a result of the current economic crisis.

Also back for the sequel is Miranda's husband Steve Brady (David Eigenberg), Charlotte's husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) and the girls' gay friends Anthony Marantino (Mario Cantone) and Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson).

Fashionable friends: The new film will feature coveted designer clothes, including a white Halston jersey dress worn by Carrie

Among the stars making cameo appearances in this year's movie include Penelope Cruz, Liza Minnelli and British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili, who plays a Moroccan hotel owner.

The first Sex And The City movie saw Carrie and Mr Big finally tie the knot in City Hall after the commitment-phobe jilted her at the altar of a lavish over-the-top ceremony at the New York Public Library.

The first film was well received with both critics and audiences and grossed $412million in worldwide box office.

vrijdag 21 mei 2010

Agadir: six highlights of your holiday

top-class hotels and sun pretty much all year round make this the country’s number one seaside resort.

Morocco’s top surfng spot, a village beach resort with a whole series of excellent right breaks attracting tubehounds both local and foreign.

Once the capital, this delightful walled town with two markets and bags of character is nowadays being dubbed “mini Marrakesh” by the tourist industry.

the whole region between Tafraoute and Tata, these prehistoric artworks attest to a time when elephants and giraffes roamed this neck of the woods.

Tucked away in the Anti-Atlas mountains amid a landscape of strange rock formations, this friendly little town makes a great base to explore them from.

  Sidi Ifni   
A former Spanish enclave built from scratch in the 1930s with an Art Deco town hall, an Art Deco mosque, even an Art Deco lighthouse.

zondag 16 mei 2010

Agadir: An Adventure into Morocco


Seven Days in Morocco:  In an original land of Adventure Travel, the more things change the more they stay the same.

The Perfect Week: Action plans for the trips of your life "We were sitting under a beautiful starlit sky, listening to Berber music miles and miles from civilization," Condo recalls. "It was one of those lifetime experiences you'll just never forget."

During their trek across Morocco on a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, Condo discovered the twin lures of this primal landscape: "the physical challenge of the backcountry and the culture's incredible diversity." Just eight miles (thirteen kilometers) from continental Europe, the kingdom of Morocco is a universe away. An outpost for intrepid wanderers long before it caught on with 1960s globe-trotters, this slice of North Africa is one of the world's original adventure destinations and remains a paragon of exotica.

Life here is tuned to the age-old rhythms of Islamic culture, which can be intimidating to Westerners elsewhere in the world. But tourism is Morocco's fastest growing industry, and the government keeps a watchful eye: It's against the law for anyone to offer guide services unless he is licensed by the state, and a Ministry of Tourism police force cracks down hard on pushy vendors (though you'll never be tout free in a place where haggling is the national pastime).

In Morocco, which is roughly the size of California, a rail system runs through all the marquee towns, and at around $30, an overnight ride on the Marrakech Express from Tangier is a serious bargain. Communal taxis ply the countryside, and major car-rental agencies have operations in the larger cities. Driving, though, can be something of a challenge at times—mule carts are everywhere, stoplights are scarce, and mopeds serve as the family car. Still, the roads are surprisingly good, and in a single trip you can explore time-warped cities, roam high mountain trails, windsurf the coast, and trek through the most famous desert in the world.
A big draw on its own, Marrakech is also the prime launchpad for outback jaunts. Within its trademark pink ramparts, casinos and nightclubs coexist with snake charmers and belly dancers. Beyond the walls, roads climb into the rugged Atlas Mountains, where 12,000-plus-foot (3,658-plus-meter) peaks draw climbers, hikers, and mountaineers in the warmer months and skiers from February to April. An hour's drive southeast lies the Saharan gateway of Ouarzazate.

And three hours west, you can cool down on the coast in the windsurfing hub of Essaouira. But the action isn't limited to wildland's edge. Wander the souks of Marrakech, or squeeze through the twisting alleyways in the medina (old city) of Fès. With its coppersmiths, candlemakers, and overloaded mules, it's like a Class V maze of the Middle Ages' greatest hits—a sight virtually unchanged for centuries. What Paul Bowles said of 1970s Tangier remains true of Morocco today: "It's changed less than the rest of the world." Funky, affordable, always unpredictable, the country serves up a millennium in the span of a single week.

zaterdag 19 december 2009

Agadir: Fine Cuisne

Moroccan cuisine and unfussy. Dishes have envolved from Persia via the Arabs . From Andalucia with the returning Moors and from the colonial French but the overrriding principle is to throw all the ingredients into a dish and then leave it to cook slowly . Prime exhibit is the national dish of tajine. it's essentially a slow-coooked stew of meat (usually lamb or chicken ) and vegetables ,with olives tangy preserved lemon, almonds or prunesprunes employed for flavouring .The name describes both the food and pot it's cooked in-a shallow earthen ware dish with conical lid that traps the rising steam and stops the stew from drying out .

The other defining local staple is couscous ,which is again the name of the basic ingredient (coarse-ground semolina flour ) and of the diush ; the slow-cooked grains are topped witha rich meat or vegetables stew ,not unlike that of a tajine , it's full meal ,not a side dish . Don't expect a menu in most traditional Moroccan restaurants, including many places ,once customers are seated the food simply arrives .First thing will be a selection of small hot and cold dishes,called salad moroccaine , actually carrots ,peppers, aubergine, tomatoes and the like ,each prepared differently s well as diced sheep brains and chopped liver , next briouettes -little envolopes of paper-thin ouarka (filo) pastry wrapped around ground meat, rice or cheese and deep friend, next pastilla (or b'stilla )which is ouarka pastry filled with shredded pigeon or chicken , almonds ,boiled egg and spices.

dinsdag 15 december 2009

Agadir: The highlights of the city


Sightseeing
Superb beaches, wide palm-fringed boulevards, excellent resort hotels and self-catering accommodation, and all types of sports activities are the main features of Agadir. It has an excellent covered souk, which sells local specialities. The fish market is also worth visiting to see the locals at work. Day trips into the desert, and to the former earthquake refugee centre, now a town in its own right, are a popular option for cruises stopping here. The top Agadir City highlights are:


Highlights

The Old Kasbah
La Musée des Arts Berbers (Berber Arts Museum)
Marrakech day tour
Taroudant tour
Beaches
Inezgane
Tourist Information
Immeuble A. Place du Prince Héritier Sidi Mohamed, Agadir, Morocco.
Tel : +212 4884 6377.

zondag 6 december 2009

Agadir: The Moroccan Cuisine


Moroccan cuisine and unfussy .dishes have envolved from persia via the arabs .from andalucia with the returning Moors and from the colonial french but the overrriding principle is to throw all the ingredients into a dish and then leave it to cook slowly .

Prime exhibit is the national dish of tajine. it's essentially a slow-coooked stew of meat (usually lamb or chicken ) and vegetables ,with olives tangy preserved lemon, almonds or prunesprunes employed for flavouring .
The name describes both the food and pot it's cooked in-a shallowearthenware dish with conical lid that traps the rising steam and stops the stew from drying out .

The other defining local staple is couscous ,which is again the name of the basic ingredient (coarse-ground semolina flour ) and of the diush ; the slow-cooked grains are topped witha rich meat or vegetables stew ,not unlike that of a tajine , it's full meal ,not a side dish .

Don't expect a menu in most traditional Moroccan restaurants, including many places ,once customers are seated the food simply arrives .First thing will be a selection of small hot and cold dishes,called salad moroccaine , actually carrots ,peppers, aubergine, tomatoes and the like ,each prepared differently s well as diced sheep brains and chopped liver , next briouettes -little envolopes of paper-thin ouarka (filo) pastry wrapped around ground meat, rice or cheese and deep friend, next pastilla (or b'stilla )which is ouarka pastry filled with shredded pigeon or chicken , almonds ,boiled egg and spices

bakes then dusted withcinnamon and powdered sugar Next a tajine of lamb or chicken following that,a couscous of chicken or lamb Next, desert of flaky pastry drizzled with honey and piled with fruit,Next,indigestion and the beginnings of a long-term aversion to all foodstuffs delivered in pottery dishes with conical lids .all the above is delivered with moroccan wine and finished off with mint tea and gawd help us more pastries .

To be frank , many liken the set-menu dinning experience to being a duck on a foie gras mounds , That a great portion of the excessive mounds of food is inevitably sent back to the kitchen almost untouched seems supremely wasteful as well as offering the dinner poor value foe money ,uneaten food is distributed to the poor but perhaps you might appreciate being able to make your own choices as to how you dispense your charity .

The National dish: is the tagine, and its quality varies widely. At its best it is a subtle stew of tender meat (lamb or chicken) with carrots, chickpeas and potato, served on a bed of fine and fluffy

couscous: Often accompanying the tagine (as well as many other savoury dishes) are preserved lemons, which refresh the palate and harissa a fiery red sauce made of chilli peppers,garlic and spices. Skewered and grilled meats, brochettes, are found on most menus.

fish dish : Image you will also find some good fish dishes. The city has a huge port, and a typical plat du jour (dish of the day) might be grilled sole or bream. Every other street in Morocco has an excellent patisserie serving expertly crafted fresh pastries, a legacy of the French occupation.

zondag 29 november 2009

Agadir: Never A Dull Moment

Tour the City around the Beach: A combination of tours and fun activities and of course the beach. Catering for your sense of sightseeing and desire to relax and unwind. Let's go on Tour,see Agadir city and then spend time with your close ones, a perfect combination. Various destinations and activities are available..
Family Tours: Children friendly family Tours - specifically designed with flexibility and activities to keep younger family members interested and happy.
Introduce your family to a real journey with people that know what a family needs on holiday, no stress, no fuss.
Honeymoon Tours : Unforgettable, special, exclusive, romantic, have a perfect honeymoon in Agadir Charter a Vehicle for your Group : Group of friends? Want to go where you like? Do as you like? When you like? You can charter a vehicle for your group and customise your own itinerary. Just let us know where you wish to travel and what you want to see and do and we will handle the rest. Various types and sizes of vehicle are available for between 8-28 people.
Motor Cycle Tours : Pure motorcycling tours. Have some
serious fun dirt bike off-roading combined with exploring some of the culture, history and beauty that Agadir has to offer.

Get On Your Bike : Cycling can be a very rewarding way of travelling, you get to see and experience the scenery/people first hand at your own pace you never know what you might come across. Equipment is supplied for you, just bring your sense of adventure.
Walking Tours : Experience the Agadir bush on foot safe in the knowledge of your experienced guides. You can observe the city at very close range undisturbedby vehicles and away from roads. The most natural way to go on a Tour.
Self Drive Tour: Ah, the freedom of the open road, unbelievably low vehicle numbers on the Agadir roads make Self. Drive a great option for any qualified driver,you can leave your road-rage at home has the right of way and the only road hogs are the warty type.
Bird Watching Tours : Agadir garden has a wide range of bird life, with many species exclusive to the continent. Come and witness the the bird park,explore jungles and experience with local birding guides.

zaterdag 28 november 2009

Agadir gives you a warm Welcome


Between the green and perfumed eucalyptus, pines, tamaris and the blue of a clear sea, shines a bright sun. Beside a beach of fine and golden sand, over ten kilometres long, lays the town of Agadir, the most friendly and warm sea resort of Morocco. A beach resort of many activities and possibilities such as, golf, sailing, tennis, horse and camel riding accommodation from 5 star Deluxe hotels and all inclusive clubs to residences. Agadir allows you to discover the region, Taghazout, Tafraout, Taroudant, Tiznit, Essaouira, Inezgane, Marrakech,
Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Tinerhir and the Imperial Cities Fes, Meknes and Rabat.

Agadir, called the Miami of Morocco is one of the best resorts to enjoy Moroccan and international gastronomy; Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and famous brands Mac Donald and Pizza Hut.

You can simply relax on a sunny day in the beachfront from sunrise to sunset or from your bungalow with seaview, either you are senior, single or couple. You can shop in the various bazaars souvenirs, spices, ceramics, silver or gold in the souks or clothes and leather goods in fashionable boutiques where you can find the latest Moroccan and international design; Versace, Armani, Nina Ricci, Chanel, JP Gaulthier, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Pepe Jeans and Calvin Klein.

Being the number one tourist resort in Morocco, Agadir offers a fantastic night life with the latest laser light show technology night clubs and discos. Casinos: Casino Partouche in Club Valtur and Shems Casino in the Sheraton Starwoods Hotels and Resorts. Cafés, terraces with live music and cabarets with international and local entertainment.

vrijdag 27 november 2009

Agadir: The gate to the Sahara

Agadir travel: This southern resort draws large numbers of sun-seeking tourists. Go to Agadir for the warmwinter weather, the sandy beach, resort hotels and its good tourist infrastructure—not for the architecture or a true sense of Morocco's heritage. Connect to Agadir travel Now. Visit the 16th-century casbah on top of the hill (primarily for the view of the town and water) and the Municipal Museum, which has some nice displays of Berber jewelry. For a change of pace, rent a camel for a ride along the beach (head for the wild dunes on the southern part of the beach) or take part in an organized diffas, a Berber meal usually accompanied by a traditional dance performance. Day trips can be made to Tafraoute, Goulimime, the Sous Massa National Park (sightings of flamingos and other migratory birds) and Tiznit (a walled oasislike town—watch the jewelers at work). Agadir is 125 mi/200 km southwest of Marrakech.

zaterdag 21 november 2009

Agadir: Nightlife and Entertainment!


Night life in agadir is great.......only if you know where to go. There are three main clubs in Agadir, and all the clubs are connected with a hotel, so you will not find a club standing on its own. the three best ones are DREAMS, FLAMINGO, and PAPA GAYO. You will find a lot of miniture clubs and bars, but they all charge you 100 dirham (10 Euro) to get in, so you might as well pay 100 to get into a decent club. The drinks are roughly about 4 Euro for water, fizzy drinks, juices and alchohol can go upto 7 Euro for a decent cocktail. The music is wat the locals call "Morrocon Cocktail".

vrijdag 20 november 2009

Agadir: The Place To Go


Agadir is a city in southwest Morocco. The city is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Agadir is an important fishing and commercial port. It is also a famous seaside resort with a long sandy beach. Algeria borders Morocco to the east and southeast though the border between the two countries has been closed since 1994. There are also four Spanish enclaves on the Mediterranean coast: Ceuta, Melilla, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Peñón de Alhucemas, and the Chafarinas islands,as well as the disputed islet Perejil. Off the Atlantic coast the Canary Islands belong to Spain, whereas Madeira to the north is Portuguese.

Agadir Travel Guide



Agadir is a city in southwest Morocco. The city is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Agadir is an important fishing and commercial port. It is also a famous seaside resort with a long sandy beach. Algeria borders Morocco to the east and southeast though the border between the two countries has been closed since 1994. There are also four Spanish enclaves on the Mediterranean coast: Ceuta, Melilla, Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Peñón de Alhucemas, and the Chafarinas islands, as well as the disputed islet Perejil. Off the Atlantic coast the Canary Islands belong to Spain, whereas Madeira to the north is Portuguese. To the north, Morocco is bordered by and controls part of the Strait of Gibraltar, giving it power over the waterways in and out of the Mediterranean sea. The Rif mountains occupy the region bordering the Mediterranean from the north-west to the north-east. The Atlas Mountains run down the backbone of the country, from the south west to the north east. Most of the south east portion of the country is in the Sahara Desert and as such is generally sparsely populated and unproductive economically. Most of the population lives to the north of these mountains, while to the south is the desert. To the south, lies the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony that was annexed by Morocco in 1975 (see Green March). Morocco claims that the Western Sahara is part of its territory and refers to that as its Southern Provinces.

donderdag 29 oktober 2009

Agadir: Nightlife and Entertainment

Night life in agadir is great.......only if you know where to go. There are THREE main clubs in Agadir, and all the clubs are connected with a hotel, so you will not find a club standing on its own. the THREE best ones are DREAMS, FLAMINGO, and PAPA GAYO.
You will find a lot of miniture clubs and bars, but they all charge you 100 dirham (10 Euro) to get in, so you might as well pay 100 to get into a decent club. The drinks are roughly about 4 Euro for water, fizzy drinks, juices and alchohol can go upto 7 Euro for a decent cocktail. The music is wat the locals call "Morrocon Cocktail".

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