Morocco : Cities : Agadir & the Souss
Agadir is more beautiful, more active and dynamic than ever.
It's tourist resources as well as it's role as hinge between north and south have been intensely developed.
At present Agadir has the first port for fishing in the kingdom. Crafts prosper and agriculture has been rationalized in the plain souss.
The mild winter climate is a factor that is favorable for the growing of early season crops and citrus fruits.
Tourism is fast developing and Agadir is now the principal tourist site in the entire country. 20% of the tourists who visit Morocco stay in Agadir.
The city does of course have many peerless resources. Kilometers of lovely beaches stretch along an enchanting ocean with warm transparent waters.
The soft brilliant sun makes the climate temperate throughout the year and luxurious hotels in which to rest, have fun and practice sports line the entire coast of the town.
The city is worthy of interest. The streets glitters with the thousand colors of the wares and products on exhibit. Traditional and modenr are crossed and blended in perfect symbiosis: architecture, costumes, music, languages...
Outside the city and in the surrondings, numerous localities of historical and naturalistic interest increase the tourist resources of Agadir, the point of departure for delightful excursions.
Besides the valley of the Souss, trips can be made to the predesert region of Goulimine, to the imperial city of Taroudant, to the legendary cities of Tafraout and Tiznit...