Agadir Morocco

Lorraine Wynne 16 May 2017
Just a 4-hour flight from Dublin will land you in Agadir Airport Morocco. You pass over the most spectacular Altas Mountain range on your decent in to the airport and as you walk from the plane the beautiful tiled exterior of the airport gives you a great first impression.

Our first port of call in Agadir was Club Med where I spent 3 nights. We were greeted with a celebration of music and refreshments. There is a great atmosphere in Club Med Agadir, the gardens are very beautiful and the rooms are like private chalets, the winning ingredient is its location right on the beach.

Agadir Beach is one of the best beaches I have ever experienced. It is easy to see why it is considered one of the best in the world. I loved the promenade along the beach, it stretches all the way down to the Marina, from dawn to dusk people were walking or jogging along the promenade, it really is fabulous! The marina area is beautiful, it feels like a European Riviera, offering shops like Zara and lovely cafes and restaurants where you can dine al fresco and enjoy the fabulous weather.

I visited hotels ranging in standards from 3*, 4* and 5* and I was really impressed. There is something for every budget and standard and as a resort Agadir has so much to offer. My favourite hotels were the Royal Atlas Hotel, Riu Tikida Beach (All Inclusive) and the Riu Palace Tikida Agadir (All Inclusive).

I visited some fantastic family hotels too, the Kenzi Europa and Amadil Beach Hotel has amazing pool and water slides for kids. The only downside about Morocco as a destination, is that it is not wheelchair friendly and in some areas, a person with low mobility would find it challenging. With that said, Agadir has some fantastic hotels that cater for guests with mobility issues but it is important to choose the one best suited to the guest.

Our final 2 nights were spent in the very luxurious Sofitel Thalassa Spa Hotel. This hotel was stunning I would recommend it to any lover of luxury. The standard of food, rooms, service was excellent and the location right on the beach is the cherry on top. We also visited the Sofitel located next door for dinner and their nightclub which was brilliant. Agadir has some really nice bars and nightlife, the club at the Sofitel was amazing.

On our very last night we had an amazing dinner in Pure Passion restaurant, located in the gorgeous Marina. The setting was lovely, it had a nice Riviera feel and we sat outside in the heat of the evening and enjoyed the best food in Agadir.

Agadir as a destination is excellent, it has the perfect climate all year round and with the same time zone it is a perfect choice for someone looking for a wonderful beach, fabulous luxurious hotels and marina, and the culture is wonderful. Throughout my stay I experienced such warmth and welcome from the local people and I think the hotels that Sunway for Irish holiday makers are perfect.

I would recommend this destination for couples, honeymoons, family holidays, groups and golfers.