{"id":734,"date":"2021-07-21T11:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T11:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?p=734"},"modified":"2022-02-18T13:29:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T13:29:35","slug":"five-things-to-see-and-do-in-agadir-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/five-things-to-see-and-do-in-agadir-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Things to See and Do in Agadir, Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Agadir is one of Morocco&#8217;s most important cities and an excellent tourist destination due to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Agadir+80000,+Morocco\/@30.3934436,-9.8255375,10.65z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0xdb3b6e9daad1cc9:0xbcf8d0b78bf48474!8m2!3d30.4277547!4d-9.5981072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location<\/a> \u2014 near the foot of the Atlas Mountains and on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. In 1960, Agadir was completely destroyed by an earthquake, but the resilience and fortitude of its people allowed the city to rise back up from the ashes and flourish into the thriving port-city that it is today. Agadir has long been known as a tourist destination for Europe&#8217;s rich and famous. Nowadays, it is still brimming with luxurious beach resorts, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, first-class golf courses, health and beauty spas, and any facilities a vacation-goer might want. Rich in Moroccan history and premium amenities, Agadir has something for everyone. If you have a day or two to explore the city, or even a few hours to spend before your <a href=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/retreats\/art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">art retreat<\/a> in Morocco, here&#8217;s a list of five things we wholeheartedly recommend you do during your stay in Agadir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Head to the Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"794\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=794\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"795\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=795\" class=\"wp-image-795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-3-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-680x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"797\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=797\" class=\"wp-image-797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-1360x2048.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Beach-5-scaled.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With 340 days of sunshine per year, Agadir Beach is a paradise for beach enthusiasts regardless of the season. The beaches near Agadir are long and wide, with clean golden sands that stretch for miles. The coastline is kissed by the Atlantic Ocean&#8217;s calm waters, due to the natural curve of the African coast around Agadir. The water is perfect for swimming \u2014 and don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s totally fine to wear a bikini to the beach and sunbathe as much as you like, just as long as you remember to put something on when leaving the beach. The locals are very friendly and the tourist culture is strong in the area, so the beaches are filled with happy bikini-clad women having a good time. While lounging on your sunbed, you might also be able to see the occasional camel walking by, led by its caretaker. If you&#8217;re feeling adventurous, you can hop on for a tour and admire the turquoise waves of the Atlantic as you ride down the beach, breeze in your hair, and smile on your face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Stroll the Walled Medina Polizzi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"828\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=828\" class=\"wp-image-828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-2-1536x991.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"829\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=829\" class=\"wp-image-829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-3-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4-1024x897.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"830\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=830\" class=\"wp-image-830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4-1024x897.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Agadir-Medina-Coco-Polizzi-4.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a cup of the best mint tea in Morocco at one of the most popular attractions in Agadir, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TlaYjKZzIR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coco Polizzi Medina<\/a>. Located only a couple of miles away from the city center, the complex was rebuilt in 1992 after it was destroyed by the earthquake. This open-air museum is a perfect recreation of the ancient city, featuring traditional Moroccan architecture built in the typical Berber style. The project is the work of Italian artist Coco Polizzi and features an ethnographic museum, an exotic garden, artisan workshops, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, shops, and a small hotel. This hidden treasure just outside of Agadir is a gem for photographers, social media influencers, and aesthetes passionate about beautiful places. You&#8217;ll be able to take jaw-dropping pictures in the Medina that will leave your friends back home wishing they were there with you. In exchange for a small entrance fee that includes a free drink, you&#8217;ll be able to explore what Agadir&#8217;s bustling central square used to look like and impress the internet with your dazzling pictures and sketches.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Shop in S<strong>ouk El Had d\u2019Agadir<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"819\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=819\" class=\"wp-image-819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"816\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=816\" class=\"wp-image-816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"817\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=817\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"815\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=815\" class=\"wp-image-815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"820\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=820\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"821\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=821\" class=\"wp-image-821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Souk-El-Had-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This traditional Berber souk (marketplace) is like Alladin&#8217;s cave of wonders \u2014 full of gorgeous things to delight all your senses. From spices to housewares, to traditional hand-made souvenirs and delicious homestyle eats, <a href=\"https:\/\/explore-agadirsoussmassa.com\/en\/souk-el-had-agadir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agadir&#8217;s El Had souk<\/a> has it all. Immerse yourself in a timeless atmosphere behind the souk&#8217;s adobe ramparts. Take your time to explore its meandering lanes and try not to get lost in this gargantuan traditional market, spanning more than 32 acres (or 13 hectares) in the city center. Feast your eyes and fill your pockets and bags with fresh dates, olives, spices, honey, rich fabrics, jewelry, artisanal crafts, and hand-made art. Walking through the stalls of this &#8220;city within the city&#8221;, take pictures of the abundance of colors and diversity of people coming to the market to sell their wares. The stall-holders are very kind, friendly, and open to chatting with customers. If you want a more intense taste of Moroccan culture, try your hand at negotiating for your purchase. Sometimes you can get as much as 50% off, and a fun barter is like a sport for sellers in the market. However, if you don&#8217;t feel like it, the merchants in El Had souk are respectful and will not push their products onto their customers. Most of them are trained in customer service and will do a wonderful job of entertaining you or leaving you be as you admire their merchandise, according to your disposition. At the end of your busy walk through the market, you can enjoy some crunchy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mymoroccanfood.com\/home\/maakouda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maakouda<\/a> (delicious golden fritters made from mashed potatoes with cumin, onions, garlic, and coriander, dipped in beaten eggs and fried to perfection) at one of the many street food stalls found in the souk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Indulge in a Hammam SPA Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"825\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=825\" class=\"wp-image-825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"831\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=831\" class=\"wp-image-831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-4-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"826\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=826\" class=\"wp-image-826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Hammam-Agadir-2.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the excitement of the El Had souk, you might want to wind down and pamper yourself with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/agadir\/traditional-hammam-argan-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a soothing SPA treatment<\/a>. Hammam is a type of steam bath typical for the Islamic world. In Morocco, it is considered a sacred ritual for locals, who visit public baths at least once a week. They come for a deep clean but also to socialize, as was customary for the ancient Romans from whom the Islamic world borrowed the habit. A typical public bath is a beautiful space created with your relaxation in mind. After you step through its doors, you enter an atmospheric place where the Moroccan decorations, scented candles, and the murmur of water in the basins soothe and relax your mind and body. The treatment typically consists of a steam bath that will open up your pores, followed by a thorough scrub with foam from the black olive oil soap popular in the area. After this deep cleanse, you can opt for a relaxing and rejuvenating massage that will leave you feeling like you were born again. Indulge in a private hammam experience with many different options at the luxurious Argan Palace, or choose a neighborhood public bath to blend in with the locals and explore the social side of this traditional treatment. Either way, experiencing this local ritual will be well worth your time, and your mind and body will thank you for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Explore the City Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Royal-Palace-Agadir-2-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"803\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=803\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Royal-Palace-Agadir-2-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Royal-Palace-Agadir-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Royal-Palace-Agadir-2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Royal-Palace-Agadir-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"835\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=835\" class=\"wp-image-835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-1-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-1-1-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"836\" data-link=\"https:\/\/uptrek.com\/stories\/?attachment_id=836\" class=\"wp-image-836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-2-1.jpg 747w, https:\/\/cdn.stories.uptrek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/UpTrek-Art-Retreat-Grand-Mosque-2-1-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Agadir doesn&#8217;t have a pedestrian city center, but the central area is still worth exploring for the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mapsus.net\/MA\/grande-mosquee-d-agadir-24554\" target=\"_blank\">Grande Mosqu\u00e9e d&#8217;Agadir<\/a>, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8Q7a67emscSfRQcM9\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Palace<\/a>, and a couple of insightful museums. The Grande Mosqu\u00e9e d&#8217;Agadir is unique among Morocco&#8217;s mosques as it is the only one built in a modernist style. It makes for an impressive sightseeing destination even though it can only be seen from the outside, being an active place of worship to which non-muslims do not have access. And while you won&#8217;t be seeing the interior of the mosque, rest assured that you will be hearing its call to prayer five times a day, as is customary to Islamic countries. If museum-going is your thing, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g293731-d5788484-Reviews-Musee_du_Patrimoine_Amazigh_d_Agadir-Agadir_Souss_Massa.html\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of Amazigh Culture<\/a> is an unmissable stop on your trip to Morocco. Learning more about the Amazigh people (also known as Berbers) is key to understanding the history and culture of modern-day Morocco. The museum is close to the Grand Mosque and the beach and displays a wide range of 18th and 19th-century items, from pottery to art, traditional costumes, and outstanding jewelry pieces worn by Berber women during wedding ceremonies. After your museum visit, you can end your day with a walk in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minube.net\/place\/gardens-of-20-august-a90230\" target=\"_blank\">open gardens<\/a> of the Royal Palace. The Agadir Royal Palace is closed to the public as it is one of the present Moroccan king&#8217;s residencies. However, you can stroll through its gardens and let yourself be soothed by the Mediterranean-style oasis filled with scented eucalyptus plants, palm trees, and lush vegetation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agadir is one of Morocco&#8217;s most important cities and an excellent tourist destination due to its location \u2014 near the foot of the Atlas Mountains and on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. 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