The traditional Attic ''Imchguiguilne'' Ait Baha

The traditional Attic ''Imchguiguilne'' Ait Baha

The traditional collective attic "Agadir Imchguiguilne", located in the province of Chtouka Ait Baha, has been rehabilitated and restored as part of efforts to preserve and enhance the cultural heritage of the Souss-Massa region.

 Cette opération a pu aboutir grâce à un financement du conseil régional de 1,3 millions de dirhams. Les travaux de réhabilitation ont porté sur les différents dépendances du grenier, aussi bien les pièces réservées au stockage, la mosquée, la place centrale ainsi que la fosse sceptique.

Les greniers-citadelles collectifs, Igoudar (pluriel d'Agadir en amazigh) relatent une histoire ancestrale et une riche culture à la fois architecturale et sociale. Ils servent d'endroits sûrs pour stocker les denrées alimentaires, les récoltes ou encore les bijoux et les documents précieux.

According to the regional council, the "Agadir Imchguiguilne" restoration operation, which consists of 31 rooms on three floors of a height of 70 m, is in line with a strategy to develop and enhance the material cultural heritage and the diversification of the tourist offer, particularly in the hinterland

Parc National Massa

The Soussa Massa National Park (founded in 1991) is located in Morocco, south of Agadir and stretches over 33,800 hectares between the estuary of the Souss-Massa river and the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises seven villages of tradition and Berber crafts. It is known throughout the world for the presence of particular ornithological specimens, including the famous bald ibis (which only lives there) and other ibis species, flamingos, white spatula, black-headed tchagra. The flora varies depending on the areas with varying degrees of water supply: desert and rocky areas, euphorb and eucalyptus vegetation, and palm groves along the river. The Park coast is very diverse: from endless sandy beaches to cliffs overlooking the sea, from harmonious coves to fishermen's caves.

Siti Fatma valley Morocco

Set at an altitude of 1,500 m, Setti Fatma is a small village famous for its seven waterfalls, located about 70 km from Marrakech, in the Ourika Valley, a beautiful green site watered by the torrents that descend from the Atlas range. The village is the starting point for many excursions in the surrounding areas.

With the help of a guide, you cross the wooden bridge that crosses the wadi before taking the slippery climb that runs along the edge of a small torrent. The less athletic will simply admire the first waterfall, then the magnificent view of the valley and the Yaghour massif. The others will go for a hike of more than 2 hours to discover the 7 famous waterfalls.

Marrakech Morocco

THE SOUTHERN PEARL

"Marrakech is one of the most beautiful cities we know; comparable only in Baghdad. It is large and well built, surrounded by its powerful ramparts, and has a bazaar abundant in all sorts of goods. There are palaces, medersas and magnificent mosques, the main one of which, called the Libraries Mosque (kutubiyin), has a minaret of the highest from which you can see the city in its entirety up to the snowy mountains". Ibn Battûta (1304-1369) (Arab Traveler and Geographer) After seven centuries, the description of the poet still seems to be valid. Marrakech is the first tourist destination in Morocco. This magical imperial city has always been, since its foundation in 1070 by the Almoravids dynasty, the metropolis of the great south. Marrakech's reputation was such that its name extended to all of Morocco until the end of the 19th century. The heart of the city, surrounded by its ramparts, contains the medina, a maze of narrow alleys where you will be delighted to get lost. In April 2015, as a consecration, the famous "TripAdvisor" site ranks Marrakech as world destination number 1, according to millions of votes

Marrakech, mythical city, cultural capital, inspiring artists, fashion and events: Marrakech has art galleries, festivals, exhibitions; Marrakech "people" with its celebrities, luxurious palaces and trendy nights; Marrakech has been a tourist capital for more than a century, offering a clever balance between the treasures of the past and the permanent energy of living cultures.

TIOUTE - TAROUDANT MOROCCO

 TIOUTE TAROUDANT MOROCCO

About 27 kilometers from Taroudant, on the main Taroudant-Tata highway, with a 5-kilometer diffraction to the right, there are Tiots, embraced by argan trees on each side and bordered by an oasis of palms extending along an estimated 6 kilometers from the Kasbah to Ecudine. Tiout receives many tourists, especially from France and Germany, and is bordered to the north by the roundabout "Tekoen" and south of the Irazan group and west of the tribe "Ektay" and east of the roundabout "Edovinist", and consists of the "Tiout" of several douars, the most important: Kasbah, Azur, Anamer Icodin, "Tkadert Tadnoush, Tagnboucht and Tkadirt n Douassarou, with an estimated population of more than 3,500, is a mild hilly region with significant water resources that enable it to take off economically in the region.

The region is rich in important water wealth brought in by engines close to one of the largest wells in the region, but this wealth is still not exploited in general, with an estimated green land area of ​​700 hectares

Imourane Beach Agadir Morocco

Imourane Beach Agadir

Located 15 km north of Agadir, the beach of Imourane extends on both sides of the famous "rock of the devil", a label attributed to the small peninsula, some can advanced to sea, which leaves to see the remains of a Portuguese fort of yesteryear. The beach offers a nice setting, which seduces a lot of visitors looking for a change of scenery by the sea, out of town, or even the followers of the sliding sports which find the conditions there for the practice of their passion. On the spot a supplementary infrastructure offers the conveniences necessary to spend beautiful days there. The village of Tamghart in the immediate hinterland offers, in this case, accommodation packages adapted to all budgets.

AGADIR CITY MOROCCO

AGADIR CITY

Agadir (meaning "fortified collective attic" in Berber) is a city in southwestern Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast 508 km south of Casablanca, 173 km from Essaouira, and 235 km west of Marrakech. Agadir is capital of the Sous-Massa-Drâa administrative region and headquarters of the Agadir Prefecture Ida-Outanane.
Agadir is one of the main urban centers of Morocco, the sixth largest city in the country after Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and Tangiers. Three languages ​​are practiced in the city: Arabic, Berber and French. Ravaged by an earthquake in 1960, the city was completely rebuilt, Agadir is today one of the largest seaside resorts in Morocco where tourists come in large numbers, attracted by an exceptionally mild climate throughout the year.

History of the city of Agadir:

Formerly called Santa Cruz de Cap de Guè which was a Portuguese fort, the city took the name of Agadir in 1541 when the Saadian Sultan Mohamed Echeikh conquered it. The only traces that remain of the old city are the Kasbah on the top of the hill of Cap de Ghir, called Agadir N'Oufella.
The year 1760 marks the beginning of a period of dormant survival, caused by the closure of the port supplanted by that of Essaouira. During the 1930s, Agadir became an important stopover for the "Aéropostale" crossing the Atlantic. In 1960 an earthquake destroyed the city almost entirely. It was rebuilt 3km further south and since then Agadir became a very important tourist center.
Geography & Climate of Agadir
Agadir annual precipitation is 250 mm. The rainy period lasts a few months, from November to March. The sunshine is more than 300 days a year, the maxima are of 27 ° in August and 20 ° in January and the minima of 18 ° in August and 7 ° in January.

Monuments & Tourist Attractions in the city of Agadir

- The Kasbah Agadir N'Ouffela, nestled at some 230 meters above sea level, overlooking the bay of Agadir, the kasbah offers a breathtaking view of the city and its bay, it was built by Sultan Mohamed Echeikh to serve as a base of attack against the Portuguese counters. it is one of the rare monuments of the city and is the most visited by foreign tourists visiting or staying in Agadir.

- Bert Flint Municipal Museum on Boulevard Mohammed V, in the city center.
- The Valley of Birds, with its zoo.

- Mohammed V Mosque, on President Kennedy Boulevard in the Talborjt district.
- The little train of Agadir and its intra-city tour
- The Amazigh Heritage Museum located on Ait Souss Square.
- The walk on the cornice of Agadir: the walk in front of sea is one of the great attractions of the city of Agadir, appreciated by the inhabitants of the city and its national and international visitors. a few 5 km long, the corniche ends is implanted by several cafes and restaurant with animation with a newly built marina with brand name shops and coffee shops.
Cultural Agenda of the city of Agadir
The main cultural event of the city of Agadir is "the festival of Timitar, festival of Amazigh music and music of the world", it is held in Agadir every summer, since its creation in July 2004.
Since 2006, and at the end of the year, the concert of tolerance is organized in Agadir with the presence of international and national artists, organized by the Association of the concert of the tolerance and the media partners and the national tourist promoters and International.

NICE PLACE TO VISITE IN AGADIR :THE VALLEY OF BIRDS AGADIR

THE VALLEY OF BIRDS

The Valley of Birds is in the center of Agadir, with an entrance on the boulevard of August 20 and another on Avenue Hassan II.
Free entry.
In the Valley of the Birds, contrary to what one might think, you will not only see birds. You will also see mammals and marsupials. Many animals that you know well, such as goats, but also sheep, monkeys, wallabies.

As for birds, you can see cranes, flamingos, macaws, parakeets and parrots, peacocks, cockatoo, some birds from South America, Australia and Asia.

THE BEST BEACH IN SUD OF MOROCCO: AGLOU BEACH TIZNIT

AGLOU BEACH MOROCCO

Aglou, one of the most beautiful beaches of Morocco, is known to attract certain varieties of fish such as sea bream, sea bass (bars), marbled, sar, croaker and octopus. The sar is one of the most exciting fish to fish for its combativeness, while some croakers weigh up to 70 kg.

Aglou beach is a charming fishing village bathing on the facade of the Atlantic coast. The village of Aglou is located only an hour south of Agadir and Al Massira airport. It represents the maritime extension of the city of Tiznit, 12 kilometers away. Aglou is, moreover, the privileged place of the beautiful region of Souss-Massa Drâa, ideal for a trip by the sea. This holiday site is a place where the sea meets the Moroccan desert. A place all the more famous for its immense paradisiac beaches of fine sand and its cliffs on the Atlantic Ocean.
Today, Aglou has become a resort for nature lovers looking for a peaceful paradise by the sea. To make your stay with family or friends pleasant, small traders can bring you all the products daily consumption. In addition, daily coach connections can take you to the city of Tiznit. You can find all the necessary services (banks, restaurants, ...), not forgetting its traditional market known for these wonders from Moroccan crafts: leather work, silver jewelry.

The extent of its beautiful white sand beach is one of the characteristics of Aglou. But the Atlantic coast also has many almost inaccessible coves, as well as sand dunes shaped by the wind of the Moroccan desert. During walks by the sea, the landscape reveals beautiful breathtaking deserted beaches. It will nevertheless be necessary to pay attention and do not forget your sunscreen to protect your skin because the sun is watching.
As for the caves of Aglou, they are dug in the cliffs by former fishermen. Some are designed to spend a wonderful holiday with family or friends close to the sea.