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Agadir is a modern city located in the southwest of Morocco and it is the capital of the Souss-Massa-Dra region. The word Agadir means in the Berber language "Fortified Place". Whenever you are traveling to this place make sure that you are aware of some of the facts about Agadir. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of where the Souss River flows into the ocean.

In the medieval era, there were only fishermen in the village of Agadir. In 1505 the Portuguese set up a trading post and named it the Santa Cruz do Cabo de Gué and it was placed under a governor. In 1541, the city came to be placed under the Wattasid control. In 1572 it was made into a stronghold then it reached the pinnacle of prosperity for two centuries.Agadir has a population of 678,596 and this includes the nearby cities of Inezgane and Aït Melloul also. The population of Agadir proper is approximately 200,000.

Facts about Agadir include weather conditions as well as you should know the best time t visit. The winter climate is mild winter. In January the average midday temperature is 20°C/68°F. There are the good beaches that have made it a primary "winter sun" destination for Northern Europeans.

Agadir is an important fishing and also a commercial port and it also has the first sardine port in the world. Agadir also exports manganese, zinc, cobalt and citrus. It is famous for its long sandy beach. Agadir is replete with its wide roads, large buildings, modern hotels, and the modern European-style cafés. Therefore it does not resemble typical traditional Morocco. Agadir is famous for both its fantastic sea food and agriculture.

Whenever you are visiting Agadir make sure you do not miss the following attractions. These are the-