Flight, Hotel & Bargain Package Holidays to Agadir
Summary
Agadir is a city in the southwest of Morocco, located on the northwest tip of Africa, neighbouring the Western Sahara and Algeria. Agadir is the capital of the Souss-Massa-Dra region and is unlike most traditional Moroccan cities, with a modern feel, very busy and energetic. On an Agadir holiday there is so much to enjoy and take in, the Atlantic Ocean washes up on the wonderful 9km golden coast and the city is in close proximity to the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north from where the Souss River flows into the Ocean. Don’t delay in finding your perfect holidays to Agadir today at travel.co.uk!
Getting there and getting around
At travel.co.uk you can find bargain Agadir flights to Al Massira International Airport, which is the nearest airport to the city of Agadir just 15 miles away. Flights to Agadir take approximately 4 hours from the UK; you can fly from major airports such as London-Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham. Whether you looking for fantastic package holidays in Agadir for the family or wanting to search for flights and hotels in Agadir separately you can find the best deals at travel.co.uk
Things to do
On holidays in Agadir you’ll never be stuck for things to do. The city has so much to offer; just 35 km inland from Agadir you can find mountains, canyons, palm groves, waterfalls and little villages in the beautiful valleys. Or how about travelling to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in the Berber territory where you can go for a hike, quad bike or horse trek excursions. You can also take a safari adventure to the incredible dunes of the Sahara Desert, which is a truly unforgettable experience. If you enjoy water sports then there is an abundance to enjoy in Agadir. You can try your hand at the pedalos and jet skis or take a short trip to Taghazout, a smaller beach resort renowned for its windy coastline, popular with surfers, it also has kite surfing facilities. Within the city of Agadir there are five museums, gardens and parks well- worth visiting and excellent shopping. Holidays to Agadir should not be without a visit to the well-known bazaars, Suq al-Had has its own weekly market with countless stalls selling locally-made clothing and leather goods, ideal for souvenirs and an interesting array of herbs and spices to try.
Food and drink
Agadir holidays boast the outstanding local produce of the Souss region. Agadir was originally a fishing village but is now one of the world’s most important fishing ports and is still highly regarded for its fantastic seafood which is a must to try. Around the modern city and thriving port area there are plenty of European-style cafés to try out some of the fine dining. Agadir comes alive at night; you can take a stroll, eat, drink and dance. A wonderful local speciality worth trying is the thyme flavoured honey, which has been created in Agadir for centuries.