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.

THE BEAUTIFUL BEACHS IN MOROCCO: LAGZIRA BEACH

LAGZIRA BEACH

Located in the coastal town of Sidi Ifni, the beach of Legzira, arrives at the 29th place of the classification. This site represents a true work of natural art spread over 8 kilometers with arches and tunnels sculpted in its red cliffs, by the movements of the wind and waves.

Between Brazil, Seychelles, Thailand or the Dominican Republic, slips a pretty Moroccan beach. At the 29th position of this international ranking, we find the beach of Legzira, located in the coastal town of Sidi Ifni. Years of strong winds and waves have carved out breathtaking arches and tunnels in the red cliffs. No wonder Legzira Beach has become a favorite destination for surfers looking for adventure and serenity.

Mirleft Beach Morocco

  Pass the first cross roads as you enter Mirleft and take a right turn at the second crossroads next to the taxi rank. Follow the paved road past the police station (Gendarmerie) all the way to the beach.
Known as the “main beach,” Imin Tourga lies only 1km away from the main part of town. It’s close proximity means it’s often the most popular. The beach itself is clean and well looked after, while the coastline surrounding it has a rugged and sparse feel. Despite it being a popular choice, it’s one of the most beautiful in Mirleft and our favourite of the more popular beaches. One of the best ways to admire it all is by walking the pathways along the coastline just besides the main steps down to the beach, which provide some stunning views back over the town and coastline.

TAGHAZOUT BEACH AGADIR

Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah beach(MIRLEFT)

Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah beach

Drive through Mirleft and follow the main road as it appears to be taking you out of town. The road will dip down revealing a new area of Mirleft, which is built up around Marabout beach. As you descend with the dip in the road, you will see the beach on the right hand side and it’s unmissable large rock island and ancient tomb as easy visual indications.

Named Marabout (Saint’s beach) after the ancient tomb located right on the beachfront, this is another one of Mirleft’s “main” and most popular beaches. It somehow looses it’s magic quicker than Imin Tourga when busy, perhaps because of the main road which runs right past the beach. However, it is still one of Mirleft’s most spectacular, especially in the early morning light. An interesting rock formation sits as an island in the centre of the sand and the old tomb built up alongside the beach certainly adds a lot of charm, perhaps even a bit of mysticism.

PLACE YOU HAVE TO VISITE IT IN AGADIR: THE KASBAH OF AGADIR

THE KASBAH OF AGADIR

AGADIR OUFALA

 Dominating the city and the Atlantic Ocean, the Kasbah of Agadir is the city's most beautiful emblem and the first image that marks its visitors... Its famous hill is featured in the background of thousands of postcards and pictures. At dusk, freed from the heat of the sun and just before the city lights up, the Kasbah shrouds itself in mystery ... It is at this ephemeral moment, when centuries of history are blurred by twilight that it seems best to tell its story...

       The Kasbah of Agadir, also called Agadir Oufella (the upper town of Agadir, in the Amazigh language)was built in 1540 by King Mohammed Ech-sheikh to protect the city and its port from foreign invasions. Its historical roots go back to the 16th century when the Portuguese arrived in the Bay of Agadir, having already established their presence in other coastal cities of Morocco. In 1505, Captain João Lopes de Sequeira built a small fort of stone and lime at the foot of the hill. The tribes of Souss were quick with their rebuttal. As early as 1511, they launched their first attack against the Portuguese, confining them to their fortress. The isolation and lack of security discouraged João Lopes de Sequeira who surrendered his small fort to Manuell King of Portugal, in 1513. The latter enlarged the port, installed a garrison and subjected the region to Portuguese authority. Named Santa Cruz do Cabo de Aguer, the site became a very active trading post.

      Less than twenty years later, the Portuguese of Santa Cruz had to face new opponents: the Saadians. In 1536, Sultan Moulay Abdallah El Kaim bi-Amri Allah declared war on the invaders. His son Mohamed Sheikh El Mehdi finally seized Agadir. With his sovereignty asserted, the latter built the Kasban in 1540 at the top of the hill, watching Santa Cruz from its towers pierced by fifty cannons. In 1541, the Saadian dynasty reached its goal of completely freeing the bay from Portuguese occupation. This was the beginning of a new era for Agadir.

In the 17th century, Agadir became a roadstead dedicated to the trade with Europe. In 1731, a first earthquake struck the bay's constructions. During the reconstruction, the Dutch, who held a trading post under the sovereignty of the Saadian Sultan, engraved the words «Vreest God ende een den Kooning» (Fear God and Honor the King) on the Kasbah arch in 1746. The engraving remains visible to this day. Just a few years later, in 1755, the gigantic earthquake of Lisbon reached Morocco, damaging the buildings of Agadir once again...

     

 Around 1760, weary of the rebellions of the Souss tribe the Alawite Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah instigated the decline of Agadir by transferring port activities to Mogador (Essaouira). It was only a century later, around 1882. that the Sultan Moulay Hassan re-launched commercial expeditions from Agadir, reaffirming the region's authority

      At the beginning of the 20th century, France was competing with Germany to establish their influence over Morocco. In 1913, after hard negotiations, the French troops settled in Agadir. The Kasbah remained a major observation post and harbored a small town of 400 inhabitants within its walls. Under the French Protectorate, the building was classified as a historic monument for its walls in 1932 before the entire site was classified in 1942. The Kasbah and its inhabitants experienced an unprecedented trauma when Agadir was struck on February 29th 1960 by a terrible earthquake. The noble fortress, once feared by its attackers, had succumbed to Mother Nature's power... Only a part of the ramparts still remain today... 

Today, from its height of 236 meters, the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella seems to meditate on its own history. Every day, many visitors come to embrace the breathtaking view of the city, the bay and the foothills of the Atlas ... The hillside features the national motto of Morocco " God, the Homeland, the King " which is illuminated at night, giving the monument a Magical Aura.