Discover Agadir by Hire Car
In the Moroccan port city of Agadir, dreams from a thousand and one nights come true.
Thanks to the international airport in Agadir, you can reach this destination on the African continent very quickly and easily.
Like many other trading cities along the Atlantic Ocean, Agadir was founded by the Portuguese about 500 years ago.
Unfortunately, only a few old buildings can still be found in Agadir’s cityscape, as there was a major earthquake in the mid-20th century that killed a large number of the buildings.
Leisure activities in Agadir
In addition to the raw materials that are mined in the region in Agadir and shipped directly from the natural port, all over the world, tourism plays an increasingly important role.
So Agadir with its more than 20,000 hotel beds is one of the largest resorts in all of North Africa. Visitors appreciate, above all, the great beaches, the warm waters of the Atlantic and the guarantee of sun during the summer months.
Among the beach boulevard it is great to stroll and stop in one of the restaurants, where they are served traditional specialties.
Exploring the Agadir countryside
For exploring Morocco’s interior, hire cars are a good option, allowing you to take tours of the Atlas Mountains, for example.
Skiing can even be practiced in the Atlas Mountains, although temperatures at the foot of the mountains can quickly top 40°C.
It’s also worth taking a trip to one of the traditional villages, here you can experience the culture and life of the Berbers up close.
Very popular are camel tours in the style of the old trade caravans, which are offered from Agadir.