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Sidi Bouzid
Agadir
Widely recognised as one of Morocco’s most beautiful beaches, Sidi Bouzid boasts fine sand and crystal-clear
waters. The seaside town is annually ranked among the prestigious “Blue Flag” beaches for its high quality
and admirable environmental standards. Additionally, the beach provides an international standard point
break for surfers, with its regular, fast, and powerful waves being ranked among the top 10 in the world. When
the wind conditions are right, the beach also becomes a haven for kite and windsurfers alike.
One of the best-known beaches in Morocco, Agadir
Beach remains a tourist hotspot for its seven-mile
stretches of honey-coloured sands, surrounded by
spectacular rocky vistas, and nestled secret coves.
With 300 days of sunshine annually, the crescent-
like shoreline has become the perfect haven for
basking as the beach is sheltered from winds that
sweep over the ocean. Notably after an earthquake
in 1960, Agadir was completely rebuilt into an urban
space that likens to a true luxury resort. Modern and
colourful, visitors are sure to explore the array of
restaurant shops and hotels, as well as neighbouring
villages that retain its traditional Moroccan charm.
In fact, only two miles from the centre is home to
Kasbah, a traditional Moroccan market that dates to
the mid-16th century and is well worth a visit.
Dakhla
Dakhla is over 1,000km from Morocco’s most famous
commercial tourist beach resort, Agadir, and it feels
half a world away. A thriving fishing port nestled
between immense sand dunes, Dakhla is one of
Morocco’s best undiscovered secrets. It is the last
major settlement in the southern sector of Morocco
and lies in close proximity to the Sahara Desert. As
a result, the location enjoys an all-year round water
temperature of 25°C, which means that all water
borne activities can be enjoyed comfortably.
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Sidi Bouzid
Agadir
Widely recognised as one of Morocco’s most beautiful beaches, Sidi Bouzid boasts fine sand and crystal-clear
waters. The seaside town is annually ranked among the prestigious “Blue Flag” beaches for its high quality
and admirable environmental standards. Additionally, the beach provides an international standard point
break for surfers, with its regular, fast, and powerful waves being ranked among the top 10 in the world. When
the wind conditions are right, the beach also becomes a haven for kite and windsurfers alike.
One of the best-known beaches in Morocco, Agadir
Beach remains a tourist hotspot for its seven-mile
stretches of honey-coloured sands, surrounded by
spectacular rocky vistas, and nestled secret coves.
With 300 days of sunshine annually, the crescent-
like shoreline has become the perfect haven for
basking as the beach is sheltered from winds that
sweep over the ocean. Notably after an earthquake
in 1960, Agadir was completely rebuilt into an urban
space that likens to a true luxury resort. Modern and
colourful, visitors are sure to explore the array of
restaurant shops and hotels, as well as neighbouring
villages that retain its traditional Moroccan charm.
In fact, only two miles from the centre is home to
Kasbah, a traditional Moroccan market that dates to
the mid-16th century and is well worth a visit.
Dakhla
Dakhla is over 1,000km from Morocco’s most famous
commercial tourist beach resort, Agadir, and it feels
half a world away. A thriving fishing port nestled
between immense sand dunes, Dakhla is one of
Morocco’s best undiscovered secrets. It is the last
major settlement in the southern sector of Morocco
and lies in close proximity to the Sahara Desert. As
a result, the location enjoys an all-year round water
temperature of 25°C, which means that all water
borne activities can be enjoyed comfortably.
