Morocco — Resorts
Agadir
The vacation destination of Agadir, south of Marrakech, is totally new and modern, and is fast developing into Morocco's major resort town chiefly because of its magnificent sandy beaches. The city was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1961 that killed 15,000 people and wiped out most of its historic heritage as an important seaport and center for caravans traversing the Sahara. The rebuilt city has been modeled to be a tourist destination and fishing port, favored by package tours particularly as a starting point for excursions into the desert to the south. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, and claims to have 20,000 hotel beds (a quarter of the total in Morocco). The town is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the walled city of Taroudannt and the Massa Lagoon, and contains a number of luxury hotels and excellent golf courses. While Agadir is always bustling with tourists, those looking for a good representation of Morroccan culture may be disappointed.
Essaouira
The popular vacation resort town of Essaouira dates from the 18th century and is easily reached by bus from Marrakech. The town is encircled by a fortified wall, and faces the sea, featuring a beautiful stretch of beach, some pretty whitewashed houses, boat-builders workshops and art galleries. What makes Essaouira popular is the laid-back holiday atmosphere, and its characteristic wind that makes it a perfect place for wind and kite surfing, though sunbathing and swimming difficult. It is also famed for its woodcarving tradition, particularly with the local fragrant Thuya wood. Popular activities in Essaouira include horseback riding on the beach, visits to the Argan Woods and Thuya Forests, and excursions to nearby Diabat, which draws tourists on the strength of Jimi Hendrix's presence there many years ago. The harbor is a hive of activity, with stalls and open air seafood restaurants and is particularly busy during the daily (except Sundays) fish auction that attracts as many seagulls as buyers, sellers and onlookers.
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate's location high in the Atlas Mountains made it a historically important waypoint for traders, and is today still inhabited by a few Berbers, though many parts of the area feel uninhabited. The picturesque city has many prominent kasbahs and other examples of traditional clay architecture, including Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ouarzazate's primary business though, is movies, as it is home to the gigantic Atlas Studios, where many Hollywood blockbusters including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Star Wars were filmed. The town has a number of restaurants and souks in the town center and along Mohammad V Street, where you can find good deals on regional specialties like judeo-berber vodka and Berber rugs.
Agadir
The vacation destination of Agadir, south of Marrakech, is totally new and modern, and is fast developing into Morocco's major resort town chiefly because of its magnificent sandy beaches. The city was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1961 that killed 15,000 people and wiped out most of its historic heritage as an important seaport and center for caravans traversing the Sahara. The rebuilt city has been modeled to be a tourist destination and fishing port, favored by package tours particularly as a starting point for excursions into the desert to the south. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, and claims to have 20,000 hotel beds (a quarter of the total in Morocco). The town is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the walled city of Taroudannt and the Massa Lagoon, and contains a number of luxury hotels and excellent golf courses. While Agadir is always bustling with tourists, those looking for a good representation of Morroccan culture may be disappointed.
Essaouira
The popular vacation resort town of Essaouira dates from the 18th century and is easily reached by bus from Marrakech. The town is encircled by a fortified wall, and faces the sea, featuring a beautiful stretch of beach, some pretty whitewashed houses, boat-builders workshops and art galleries. What makes Essaouira popular is the laid-back holiday atmosphere, and its characteristic wind that makes it a perfect place for wind and kite surfing, though sunbathing and swimming difficult. It is also famed for its woodcarving tradition, particularly with the local fragrant Thuya wood. Popular activities in Essaouira include horseback riding on the beach, visits to the Argan Woods and Thuya Forests, and excursions to nearby Diabat, which draws tourists on the strength of Jimi Hendrix's presence there many years ago. The harbor is a hive of activity, with stalls and open air seafood restaurants and is particularly busy during the daily (except Sundays) fish auction that attracts as many seagulls as buyers, sellers and onlookers.
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate's location high in the Atlas Mountains made it a historically important waypoint for traders, and is today still inhabited by a few Berbers, though many parts of the area feel uninhabited. The picturesque city has many prominent kasbahs and other examples of traditional clay architecture, including Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ouarzazate's primary business though, is movies, as it is home to the gigantic Atlas Studios, where many Hollywood blockbusters including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Star Wars were filmed. The town has a number of restaurants and souks in the town center and along Mohammad V Street, where you can find good deals on regional specialties like judeo-berber vodka and Berber rugs.
Agadir
The vacation destination of Agadir, south of Marrakech, is totally new and modern, and is fast developing into Morocco's major resort town chiefly because of its magnificent sandy beaches. The city was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1961 that killed 15,000 people and wiped out most of its historic heritage as an important seaport and center for caravans traversing the Sahara. The rebuilt city has been modeled to be a tourist destination and fishing port, favored by package tours particularly as a starting point for excursions into the desert to the south. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, and claims to have 20,000 hotel beds (a quarter of the total in Morocco). The town is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the walled city of Taroudannt and the Massa Lagoon, and contains a number of luxury hotels and excellent golf courses. While Agadir is always bustling with tourists, those looking for a good representation of Morroccan culture may be disappointed.
Essaouira
The popular vacation resort town of Essaouira dates from the 18th century and is easily reached by bus from Marrakech. The town is encircled by a fortified wall, and faces the sea, featuring a beautiful stretch of beach, some pretty whitewashed houses, boat-builders workshops and art galleries. What makes Essaouira popular is the laid-back holiday atmosphere, and its characteristic wind that makes it a perfect place for wind and kite surfing, though sunbathing and swimming difficult. It is also famed for its woodcarving tradition, particularly with the local fragrant Thuya wood. Popular activities in Essaouira include horseback riding on the beach, visits to the Argan Woods and Thuya Forests, and excursions to nearby Diabat, which draws tourists on the strength of Jimi Hendrix's presence there many years ago. The harbor is a hive of activity, with stalls and open air seafood restaurants and is particularly busy during the daily (except Sundays) fish auction that attracts as many seagulls as buyers, sellers and onlookers.
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate's location high in the Atlas Mountains made it a historically important waypoint for traders, and is today still inhabited by a few Berbers, though many parts of the area feel uninhabited. The picturesque city has many prominent kasbahs and other examples of traditional clay architecture, including Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ouarzazate's primary business though, is movies, as it is home to the gigantic Atlas Studios, where many Hollywood blockbusters including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Star Wars were filmed. The town has a number of restaurants and souks in the town center and along Mohammad V Street, where you can find good deals on regional specialties like judeo-berber vodka and Berber rugs.
Agadir
The vacation destination of Agadir, south of Marrakech, is totally new and modern, and is fast developing into Morocco's major resort town chiefly because of its magnificent sandy beaches. The city was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1961 that killed 15,000 people and wiped out most of its historic heritage as an important seaport and center for caravans traversing the Sahara. The rebuilt city has been modeled to be a tourist destination and fishing port, favored by package tours particularly as a starting point for excursions into the desert to the south. The city boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, and claims to have 20,000 hotel beds (a quarter of the total in Morocco). The town is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the walled city of Taroudannt and the Massa Lagoon, and contains a number of luxury hotels and excellent golf courses. While Agadir is always bustling with tourists, those looking for a good representation of Morroccan culture may be disappointed.
Essaouira
The popular vacation resort town of Essaouira dates from the 18th century and is easily reached by bus from Marrakech. The town is encircled by a fortified wall, and faces the sea, featuring a beautiful stretch of beach, some pretty whitewashed houses, boat-builders workshops and art galleries. What makes Essaouira popular is the laid-back holiday atmosphere, and its characteristic wind that makes it a perfect place for wind and kite surfing, though sunbathing and swimming difficult. It is also famed for its woodcarving tradition, particularly with the local fragrant Thuya wood. Popular activities in Essaouira include horseback riding on the beach, visits to the Argan Woods and Thuya Forests, and excursions to nearby Diabat, which draws tourists on the strength of Jimi Hendrix's presence there many years ago. The harbor is a hive of activity, with stalls and open air seafood restaurants and is particularly busy during the daily (except Sundays) fish auction that attracts as many seagulls as buyers, sellers and onlookers.
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate's location high in the Atlas Mountains made it a historically important waypoint for traders, and is today still inhabited by a few Berbers, though many parts of the area feel uninhabited. The picturesque city has many prominent kasbahs and other examples of traditional clay architecture, including Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ouarzazate's primary business though, is movies, as it is home to the gigantic Atlas Studios, where many Hollywood blockbusters including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Star Wars were filmed. The town has a number of restaurants and souks in the town center and along Mohammad V Street, where you can find good deals on regional specialties like judeo-berber vodka and Berber rugs.
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