Jacaranda-Golf-Hotel, Agadir

Advantages: Great markets and food
Disadvantages: Harrassment from locals depending on time of year you go

...I think Morocco is an acquired taste. I went to Agadir with my mum for a 2 week break (leaving from Glasgow) during the month of December. I chose to go then because I knew it would be a bit quieter. It was my second visit to Morocco, the first having been to the north in the early 80s with my identical twin sister. As my twin and I are both red heads that caused quite a stir among the locals who would constantly ask us if we'd dyed our hair with Henna (and why we were so white!!!). I had a bad experience on my first day down at the beach in Agadir with my mum when a really rude carpet seller just wouldn't take no for an answer. Luckilly for us a friendly local intervened. He was very decent and actually gave us lots of good advice about how to get to more remote, less touristy places. The town of Agadir is split into 2 areas... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful weather, Fantastic Wine, Fun
Disadvantages: Overtly pushy shopkeepers

...that were not broken, but the hotel had a policy that no one could leave a towel on the loungers in the morning and go back to bed. Any towels left on for more that an hour with no takers in or around the pool area were taken to reception to await your collection - embarrasing enough I'm sure! The bar staff and pool attendants were very friendly with a good level of English. Not much entertainment, but I was assured this was due to the fact it was the quiet season. Our rep gave us a talk on the first day which explained the local etiquette, and where to go for food etc... Unlike most Rep meetings it was not used as a pressure tool for their visits, although a brief explanation was given along with a booking sheet if required. Agadir - The town itself Although we had been warned about the local shopkeepers bing eager, we were... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly people, great weather, nice cheap food.
Disadvantages: none

...My partner & I have recently arrived back from 1 week in Agadir. Admittedly we didn't take up any of the trips to Marakesh or anywhere else as being on a one week stay we were after rest and relaxation and spending days marching around towns was not on our agenda. However, we would love to return and would consider the trips as they all seem pretty well planned (the only hint we picked up about the trips, the 1 day trip to Marakesh is a very long day - leaving resort around 6amish and returning 1amish) For the week, we ate fantastically and particularly recommend Fouqets and Taco Loco in Agadir. Great menus, fantastic price and brilliant service. The Jazz Restaurant was also a favorite of ours for lunch. The majority of the beach side café's sport identical menu's, mainly consisting of various fish dishes, Moroccan dishes, salads... Read review

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