Agadir Cruises
Situated in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, on Morocco’s South Atlantic coast, the present-day town of Agadir was rebuilt in the 1960s due to a devastating earthquake. It’s a lively beachside town, with wide boulevards, sandy beaches and azure blue seas. Contrasting with this, the Old Port area offers markets selling local spices, fruit and vegetables. Nearby, Nomadic Berber villagers live in clay homes in the shadows of the mountains.
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Taroudant
Located in the Souss Valley, the Berber market town of Taroudant is often referred to as ‘Little Marrakech’. Considered more relaxed than its busier counterpart, Taroudant is surrounded by large terracotta walls, which are a main draw for its visitors along with its two main squares and souks. Taroudant is one of Morocco’s oldest towns, and was briefly the capital of the Saadian Dynasty in the 16th century.
Kasbah
Agadir’s most famous landmark is the 16th century Kasbah, once home to nearly 300 residents. The Kasbah, which was restored in the 18th century, was one of the rare survivors of the 1960 earthquake that devastated the city. Located on a hilltop, the Kasbah offers beautiful views over Agadir's impressive cityscape.
Moroccan Cuisine
Morocco is internationally renowned for its food, and offers some of world’s greatest cuisine. Dishes here have several different influences – Arab, Berber, Middle Eastern, Iberian, French, Mediterranean and African – thanks to Morocco’s important trading past and long history of colonisers. As a result, nuts, dried fruit and spices are important parts of most recipes, producing the delicious flavours that Moroccan cuisine is famous for.
Cruises to Agadir
Medinas & Mountains of Moorish Morocco • S2531
- Explore exotic landmarks and ancient towns in Morocco
- Embrace the sounds of traditional Moroccan music and dance
- Sample local delicacies such as Shaksuka, tagine and mint tea