Agadir is the most popular holiday destination in Morocco . Fishing, camel riding, horseback riding, surfing , great beaches and luxury hotels are just a small part of what the city is famous for. And if you are interested in the history of the country, its architecture, nature and sights, we advise you to plan excursions from Adagir, the variety of which amazes. We will tell you about the most popular excursions in Morocco from Adagir in this article.
Marrakech (1 day)
Perhaps the most popular tour from Agadir to Morocco is a trip to the ancient city of Marrakech . The city is located at the foot of the Greater Atlas Mountains, in winter their peaks are covered with snow. Architectural monuments dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, built in the 16th century, are preserved in the city.
During the tour you will get acquainted with the main sights of Marrakech : Kutubiya mosque (the entrance is allowed only to Muslims), the Saadit tomb , the magnificent palace of Bahia . In the old town you will see a 19-kilometer wall, stroll through the bright streets. In the central square of Djemaa al-Fna in the daytime there is a bazaar where it will be possible to buy souvenirs , and in the evening theatrical performances are often held here. Marrakesh is famous for its homeopathic remedies, and if you are interested in this product, then look in one of the pharmacies of the city.
The price for an excursion to Marrakech from Agadir for an adult is 58 euros.
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Essaouira (1 day)
This noisy city is located on the peninsula, where the trade winds are constantly blowing. The city is often called a breath of fresh air in the Moroccan heat, t. there is almost the same temperature throughout the year. Narrow, intricate streets are part of the city's architecture.
Es-Soueera served as a port of the country in ancient times, and in the central square, where the market is now located, traded slaves, because the city was a staging post for sending black slaves to the New World. Here in the first centuries AD. produced a purple dye, now the city is also an active trade zone, in shops and markets where you can buy everything: from food products to souvenir products. Every year in June, the Gnaoua music festival is held here.
The price of the excursion to Essaouira from Agadir for an adult is about 35 euros.
Imuzzer
The village of Imuzzer is located in a picturesque corner just 115 km from Agadir. The main business of local residents is beekeeping, and annually in May the Honey Festival is held here. Not far from Imuzzira (3 km) there is a waterfall.
The excursion to Imugzir takes half a day, the approximate cost of an excursion from Agadir to Imuzzer for an adult is 25 euros.
Tafraut
Tafraut will amaze you with its picturesque nature: mountain education, in the outlines of which many travelers viewed the Napoleon's cocked hat, the silhouette of the stone lion and other animals. In the middle of Tafrauta you will visit the oriental bazaar, where you can buy leather goods, as well as olive or argan oil. On the way back you will visit the center of silver crafts in Tiznit and try the national dishes .
The tour will take 1 day and an adult will cost about 45 euros.
Country riding tours
For lovers of horseback riding, we suggest to consider excursions outside the city with the opportunity to ride a camel or a horse. An experienced instructor will accompany you on a walk in the surroundings of the Sousse Valley, and if you are a beginner, you will receive valuable advice on horse riding. As a rule, leaving the hotel at about 9.00, return depending on what program you paid: a 2-hour trip on horseback or camel will cost you about 26 euros, a 4-hour walk on a horse (foreseeing a trip to a wild beach ) will cost a little more.
If you are used to getting maximum of impressions, knowledge and emotions from vacation, many tour operators offer weekly tours throughout the country with a trip to the main cities - Fes , Rabat and Casablanca , visits to local attractions, overnight in different hotels.
In this review there is only a short list of excursions from Agadir to Morocco, and the cost of them may differ and will depend not only on the season , but also on the person from whom you purchase the excursion - as a rule, in travel agencies their price will be slightly higher.
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