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Excursion Essaouira from agadir 1 day

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Essaouira, the beautiful cartoon, nicknamed the pearl of the Atlantic, known from the 14th century under the name of Mogador. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departure at 8:00 am, lengthening the Atlantic coast, beautiful small wild beaches appear and panoramic views may take your breath away. Stop, and pose photos at will. Much of this route is mountainous; region of the famous Argan tree. Once arrived in Essaouira, visit the port considered in the period of the 18th century as a leading international port, connecting Morocco, and its Saharan hinterland to Europe, and to the rest of the world. Visit of the medina; built according to the principles of European military architecture of the time, La scala, (former military base), and its cannons that target the Atlantic, the old Jewish quarter "El Mellah", and the central square. After lunch free time.

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Agadir, Morocco Information

Agadir, Morocco, docks at its commercial port 3 kilometers from the beachfront, with shuttles or taxis providing 10-minute rides to town. The terminal offers currency exchange and basic shops. Souk El Had, 5 minutes away, bustles with 6000 stalls selling spices, leather goods, and rugs. Kasbah ruins, 20 minutes uphill, overlook the bay from 16th-century ramparts rebuilt post-1960 earthquake. Agadir Beach, a 5-kilometer crescent, provides camel rides and volleyball nets. Excursions reach Taroudant, 80 minutes east, for walled medina tours and argan oil cooperatives. Crocoparc, 30 minutes south, walks reptile enclosures with Nile crocodiles. Paradise Valley, 90 minutes north, hikes palm oases and waterfall pools. Dining includes tagine stews at beach cafes. Souvenirs feature Berber jewelry and ceramics. Mild weather year-round peaks April to October; taxis 20-50 MAD. Organized tours ensure haggling-free shopping. Evening souk visits reveal lantern-lit lanes.

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