Agadir Villas Offer a Modern Take on Traditional Morocco
The temperature in December and January reaches an average of 20 degrees Celsius, so Northern Europeans looking to soak up the sun may want to book a villa in Agadir.
Although it is not a traditional Moroccan city, it is popular with tourists thanks to the sandy beach, European-style bars and temperate climate.
Set against the Atlas Mountains and along the Atlantic Ocean, villas in Agadir could provide families or couples with the perfect backdrop for relaxing.
There are plenty of museums to visit in the city and those interested in culture and history will no doubt want to make an excursion to the city's ancient fortress.
Nature lovers or families looking for a fun day trip could take a look at the local zoo, named the Valee des Oiseaux.
It is mainly home to various species of birds, although visitors will also be able to view exotic mammals and some animals from the Atlas Mountains.
Alternatively, the Souss-Mass river national park is located just 40 km south of Agadir.
It is a large conservation park and holds three of the four colonies of the northern bald ibis and is a sanctuary for wild breeding birds and endangered species.
Agadir is well known for its seafood and there are a number of traditional restaurants to enjoy, plus a food market in the city.
Those who prefer non-traditional fare are also catered for as there are a number of restaurants serving different cuisine, including Indian food.
As Agadir is used to the tourist trade, there are a number of cafes and bars that sell alcoholic drinks, should you wish to stop and have a relaxing beer or glass of wine at any stage during your trip.
Haggling for goods in Moroccan cities such as Marrakesh can be an exciting but exhausting task, so it will no doubt be of interest to some to hear that Agadir has a number of fixed-price shops.
Alternatively, you could make the journey to nearby Taroudannt, which sells local crafts.
Visitors should ask to see Aladdin Treasures, which is both a museum and a shop.
The town is also home to former royal palace Hotel Salam and its gardens.
Although it is not a traditional Moroccan city, it is popular with tourists thanks to the sandy beach, European-style bars and temperate climate.
Set against the Atlas Mountains and along the Atlantic Ocean, villas in Agadir could provide families or couples with the perfect backdrop for relaxing.
There are plenty of museums to visit in the city and those interested in culture and history will no doubt want to make an excursion to the city's ancient fortress.
Nature lovers or families looking for a fun day trip could take a look at the local zoo, named the Valee des Oiseaux.
It is mainly home to various species of birds, although visitors will also be able to view exotic mammals and some animals from the Atlas Mountains.
Alternatively, the Souss-Mass river national park is located just 40 km south of Agadir.
It is a large conservation park and holds three of the four colonies of the northern bald ibis and is a sanctuary for wild breeding birds and endangered species.
Agadir is well known for its seafood and there are a number of traditional restaurants to enjoy, plus a food market in the city.
Those who prefer non-traditional fare are also catered for as there are a number of restaurants serving different cuisine, including Indian food.
As Agadir is used to the tourist trade, there are a number of cafes and bars that sell alcoholic drinks, should you wish to stop and have a relaxing beer or glass of wine at any stage during your trip.
Haggling for goods in Moroccan cities such as Marrakesh can be an exciting but exhausting task, so it will no doubt be of interest to some to hear that Agadir has a number of fixed-price shops.
Alternatively, you could make the journey to nearby Taroudannt, which sells local crafts.
Visitors should ask to see Aladdin Treasures, which is both a museum and a shop.
The town is also home to former royal palace Hotel Salam and its gardens.
