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Agadir

I look forward to seeing you every Saturday for a town you speak of my country MOROCCO

This Saturday I'm telling you my hometown Agadir. I miss her hugely, it's been 1year and 10 months that I have not gone over there I miss

City History
Probably founded by the Berbers, Agadir attracts sailors from the outset that line its shores. Bay sheltered from the wind, fertile land and fresh water source (the "founty"), Agadir has everything. In 1505 the Portuguese established a trading post and built a port.

In 1541, Sultan Mohammed Sheikh saadien, interested in the strategic position of Agadir to control the "gold road", captured the city. In the seventeenth century, Agadir is controlled by Berbers. Port trade is growing strongly, the prosperous city

In 1760, the Alawite sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah is jealous of that port trade with Europe. He built the port of Essaouira a hundred miles north to divert the European trade. It's a blow to Agadir and the city gradually depopulated. In the early twentieth century, the population of Agadir is less than 1000 inhabitants.
The first half of the twentieth century saw the return of Agadir on the economic scene. Agriculture and Fisheries to allow the city to develop a major port. Canneries are built and becomes the first Agadir sardine port in the world. This business has never ceased, Agadir remains today 1 fishing port in the country.

Unfortunately, February 29, 1960 at 11:47 p.m., the city is ravaged by a terrible earthquake which will be 15 000 deaths. Almost all the houses are destroyed in seconds. The whole country is very moved and reconstruction of Agadir is a national challenge. Two years later, the city rising from the ashes ... in compliance with earthquake standards.
Today, Agadir is an important economic hub, thanks to its port. Morocco's second resort town after Marrakesh, the city is known for its beautiful seaside resort.

The seaside resort of Morocco
Probably founded by the Berbers, Agadir attracts sailors from the outset that line its shores. Bay sheltered from the wind, fertile land and fresh water source (the "founty"), Agadir has everything. In 1505 the Portuguese established a trading post and built a port.

In 1541, Sultan Mohammed Sheikh saadien, interested in the strategic position of Agadir to control the "gold road", captured the city. In the seventeenth century, Agadir is controlled by Berbers. Port trade is growing strongly, the prosperous city
In 1760, the Alawite sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah is jealous of that port trade Europe. He built the port of Essaouira a hundred miles north to divert the European trade. It's a blow to Agadir and the city gradually depopulated. In the early twentieth century, the population of Agadir is less than 1000 inhabitants.
The first half of the twentieth century saw the return of Agadir on the economic scene. Agriculture and Fisheries to allow the city to develop a major port. Canneries are built and becomes the first Agadir sardine port in the world. This business has never ceased, Agadir remains today the first fishing port in the country.

Unfortunately, February 29 1960, at 11:47 p.m., the city is ravaged by a terrible earthquake which will be 15 000 deaths. Almost all the houses are destroyed in seconds. The whole country is very moved and reconstruction of Agadir is a national challenge. Two years later, the city rising from the ashes ... in compliance with earthquake standards.

Today, Agadir is an important economic hub, thanks to its port. Morocco's second resort town after Marrakesh, the city is known for its beautiful seaside resort.

vestiges of the past disappeared
Agadir is a modern city located on an exceptional site. A beautiful bay spreads its 20 km beach illuminated by the sun in 300 days this year.
The city is renowned for the quality of its hotels, its restaurants and sporting facilities. Many activities (jet skiing, diving, fishing, sailing, tennis, golf, horseback riding, dance ...) are proposed. In summary, Agadir delight all vacationers seeking relaxation.
However, all guests will not be satisfied from the beach and sun. Some would like to find a face of traditional Morocco.
Destroyed in 1960 by a terrible earthquake, the old Agadir no longer exists. The only vestiges of the past the city you will find the museum or the ruins of the Kasbah . Note the presence of a site, the new Agadir medina, built as a tribute to the Moroccan craft industry and contain the characteristics of a traditional medina. Apart from these two examples, Agadir is devoid of genuine traditional monuments. The modern city is still worth visiting, especially the Museum of Berber culture . Synonym
vacation, Agadir is the ideal stage before embarking on trips to the hinterland, the Souss Massa National Park , Anti Atlas and the Sahara. This is where you can discover another side than that of modern Morocco.

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