Sights Agadir, Morocco

Agadir - one of the most attractive cities in modern Morocco. The name "Agadir" comes from the ancient Berber word for fortification or fortified place to store food, or fortified settlement.

On the ancient history of Agadir know almost nothing. Supposedly, the first settlement here was founded by Phoenicians in about 8 th century BC But well aware that in 1505, Portuguese navigator, Joao Lopes Segeyra decided to build a fortress for himself. Later the fort was sold to the Portuguese Government and became a major trading center, which sailed Portuguese, Genoese and French merchants, as well as goods flowed from the Souss valley and the Western Sahara. The fortress had been captured by the Moroccans in 1541 and gradually began to lose its position of a large shopping center and finally went into decline with increasing values of Essaouira in the 18 century. Fort of Santa Cruz de Cap de Fe can be seen in a few kilometers away on a hill north of the modern city. Now from bliss remained dilapidated walls of the former gate yet guessed the inscription "Fear God and Honor the King.

However, as already mentioned, the main attraction of Agadir in terms of tourist - its beach, which stretches along the entire city. Several kilometers of golden sand, on which divided the glittering waves of the Atlantic. The real paradise for swimmers and surfers. Here, perfect conditions for water sports. In May, held tournaments on water skiing and surfing.

Agadir lies in the green and fertile valley of the Sus. From him to the south about 60 km National Park stretches Souss-Massa, who was given the name of two rivers: Sousse and Masa, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Lagoons formed by the mouths of rivers - habitat for rare birds. Within the reserve are found, Egyptian mongoose, Eurasian wild boars, gazelles. Landscape is very diverse. There are cliffs, sand dunes, agricultural farms. In winter you can see a lot of flamingos, which was chosen by salt flats in lagoons.

Immuzer de Ida Utanan or Paradise Valley - very picturesque place. Located about 60 km north-east of Agadir at the foot of the High Atlas. Paradise Valley is famous for its cascading waterfall, which falls down the most intense from February to August, but almost always the power flow is regulated irrigation services. But despite this crystal drops, sinks into a small, but very deep lake, looks great. Locals dive into the lake from the ledge, and tourists can admire and pay the money.

Modern Agadir - the capital of celebration and fun. Here all kinds of entertainment that are cultivated in the East and the sea resorts: smoking hookah, riding on camels, sea fishing, skiing, thoroughbred horses on the beach, playing golf and tennis. Naytklubov discos and a great variety, plus permanent festivals, pop concerts and variety shows. Shops and chic boutiques along the coast beckon invitingly not only open doors, but also interesting architectural delights.