Treat yourself to any of the destination in Morocco. Not one to disappoint, Morocco’s destinations are varied to cater for all tastes and preferences.
Agadir is Southern Morocco's most visited city and a very popular tourist destination. There are plenty fascinating towns and cities and places to see that are within driving distance. There are plenty of hotels, apartments and holiday villages to choose from in Morocco. There are bars and café's a plenty selling drinks and renting out sun-beds and umbrellas.
February 29, 1960 was a tragic day for the people of Morocco. The earthquake that hit killed 15000 people and left over 50000 homeless. Fortunately, this bitter event did have a sweet ending. The re-creation of the city has resulted in beautiful parks, luscious gardens and skyscraping luxury hotels.
It must be said though, that whilst the modern city is quite an attraction, it loses its appeal and novelty quickly. If you want to just hang on the beach , then you'll be mostly satisfied. But within the city itself, it almost seems as if there's something lacking. Like most travelers, Agadir is the place where you stop for a night or two to rest up before moving on to the more interesting Taroudannt or Essaouira. If, perhaps through a planned holiday package, you're in Agadir for a number of days, then make sure you book for day trips. There are plenty fascinating towns and cities and places to see that are within driving distance.
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels to choose from in Morocco. Cheap accommodation can be found in the city center, Talborjt. There are a number of privately owned self catering apartments that offer cheap accommodation for those on a budget. Be warned that ahead booking is essential during the high seasons of July-August, Christmas & New Years. They are very popular and if they aren't self catering, then they'll be near to restaurants .
Beaches
The lack of monuments, museums and interesting sights mean that the beaches in Morocco are quite popular. Their popularity among the tourists has lead the authorities to take action in keeping the beaches clean. The sand is swept clean each morning and the regular patrols keep the beach almost free of vagrants. There are bars and cafe's a plenty selling drinks and renting out sun-beds and umbrellas.
Be warned: the ocean has a strong undercurrent that has caught many unawares. Small children and weak swimmers should be aware of this and not swim too far out. The south end of the main beach has jet-ski's for rental. Alternatively, dry activities like horse & camel riding, quad biking and beach buggies are also available and very popular.
Things to See & Do
The Valley of the Birds (daily from 09:30-12:30 and 14:30-18:00)
This narrow strip of parkland draws a large variety of bird species all year round. A number of aviary's, a zoo, waterfall and a playground for your children make this a great venue for families.
The Municipal Museum (Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00)
Honestly, not a majorly exciting destination, but fun for a quick perusal of some local arts and crafts.
Jardim de Olhao (daily 08:00-18:30)
This lovely outdoor area has a well groomed garden and children's playground. The walls and structures in the garden are styled to the original Berber Style. There's a small gallery that exhibits local artists as well as a cute cafe-restaurant.
Ancienne Talborjt
This plateau just west of the city center is somewhat of a shrine for friends and family of the over 15000 people killed in the 1960 earthquake. A small mosque and an uncompleted memorial garden provides a somber setting for relatives and friends to walk and pray in remembrance of their lost loved ones.
Cuisine & Nightlife
Besides what the large hotels have, there's not much in the way of disco's, clubs and bars to keep you entertained after sunset. There are however plenty cafe's and restaurants that stay open quite late. Catering for all budgets, there are many restaurants that serve traditional Moroccan cuisine . Otherwise, if you feel like something 'ethnic', you'll be able to find an eatery with alterative choices.
Getting Around
Transport in Adagir is fairly efficient with many buses and taxis to get you where you need to be. ONCF/Supratours, CTM and SATAS move in and around Adagir. The taxis are fairly cheap and run to all major destinations.
Marrakesh is Morocco's second largest city and its population continues to rise. It has a prosperous industrial area and is the most significant market and organizational centre of southern Morocco. It is not essential to have a guide in Marrakesh as the maps will guide you perfectly. The souks are interesting being the place of alleys and small squares dedicated to specific crafts, where you can often watch part of the making process.
Also known as Casa or Dar el Baida, Casablanca is essentially the capital of Morocco. Any European citizen or traveler will feel immediately at home here and will have an almost instinctive understanding of the life here. There are plenty of hotels in and around Casablanca. Regardless of the size of your budget, you can find a superb place to enjoy a meal in Casablanca. Entertain your wildest holiday fantasies in Casablanca!
All duties are handled here except for administration. It was established as a town in 1906 with a population of 20 000. Later in 1907 when the French landed here, Fez was its commercial center whilst Tangier was set up as the city?s main harbor. The French were soon ousted however and had to seek a new port altogether and Tangier remained Moroccan. Things have changed much since then however. With a population of over 3 million, Casablanca resembles a Southern European city.
Transport
Petits Taxis are everywhere and you shouldn't have difficulty in catching one. The bus services are quite efficient too. If you're hiring a car in Casa, remember that the traffic can often be a nightmare and it doesn't take much to reach gridlock. Avoid driving if at all possible.
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels in and around Casa. Problem is they're almost always full, so last minute bookings are out of the question. Go to hotels, luxury hotels, self-catering, villas and apartments & studios for further accommodation information.
Beaches
Take a bus to Ain Diab, a small beach side suburb. True, it might not be the cleanest of beaches, but it still draws a huge crowd on a daily basis. It also must be said that the crowds are mostly drawn here because of the various beach clubs. These clubs each have saltwater pools, restaurants and cafes. Look around a bit and if your wallet can handle it, you'll find a more expensive beach club with tennis & volleyball courts and even a disco.
Restaurants
Regardless of the size of your budget, you can find a superb place to enjoy a meal in Casa. Generally accepted as the best place to eat when in Morocco, Casablanca has a large variety of traditional, seafood and take-away eateries. Try make a turn by 'Stella'. This ice-cream parlor will have 30 different flavors at any one time available for your testing.
Bars & Nightclubs
Unfortunately Casa's nightclub offerings are somewhat meager. Most of the 'clubs' turn out to be cabaret joints and single woman are quickly targeted by marinated men on the prowl. For a quiet drink at a bar, your best bet is probably your hotel's bar. There are a few semi-decent disco's in Casa and they'll get going around 11pm until 3am.
Things to See & Do
Rialto Cinema
This beautiful Art Deco cinema palace was constructed in 1930. Catch a movie and enjoy the architecture too.
Cathedral of Sacre C'ur
This cathedral has a refreshing design that features many traditional Moroccan styles. In the past it was used as a school and then a culture center. Now however, whilst the exterior holds its visual appeal, the interior has succumbed to entropy.
Villa des Arts
This Art Deco exhibition center houses many lovely contemporary art pieces.
Getting Around
CTM has buses running constantly in and around the city. Grands Taxis are quick and usually quite easy to catch. Your best bet for a train is at the Casa Port station or the Casa Voyageurs station.
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