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With the earthquake of 1960 Agadir saw one of the most complete wipe-outs of any earthquake in this century: only a small quarter north along the beach survived. 15,000 people died, and Agadir moved its centre a couple of kilometre south and away from the dangerous epicentre. The memorial park is placed where the old town centre once was, and except a small mosque and some structures that can serve for ceremonies.
One of newly independent Morocc`s greatest challenges must surely have been the reconstruction of a city totally destroyed by the earthquake of February 1960. The will and détermination of a young King, Hassan II, on the throne for scarcely a year, gave reality to the hopes of an entire nation in seeing Agadir reborn form the ashes. These days it is a fine modern city with a host of excellent hotels, wide avenues, gardens in bright bloom, a magnificent port and a first-rate airport-and, above all, a splendid beach stretching for six kilometres, the air scented by pine, eucalyptus and tamarisk.
Agadir´s réputation as a beach resort has spread worldwide. From a cliff-road flanking the hill, the Old Kasbah, dating from the 16th century, overlooks the azure spread of the ocean, the verdant valleys of the Great Souss and the majestic slopes of the Anti-Atlas. Agadir is not only the kingdom´s main fishing-port, it is also its first holiday haven, and the city is very much organized around eeing to the comfort of its visitors.
Bathed in sunshine the whole year round, the city offers facilities for sailing, wind surfing, horse-riding, tennis, golf and a host of other sports activities. Those in search of the quiet life may simply lounge in the shade of a eucalyptus, sipping a fresh fruit cocktail. Perched between the mountainous regions of the Anti-Atlas and the western extreme of the High Atlas, Agadir is a departure point for a variety of marvellous excursions.
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Contact
Major Travel Services
Mr. Rachid Dahmaz
Boulevard, 20 Aout
Agadir
Phone:
+212 28 827 429
Fax:
+ 212 28 827 279
Mail:
rachid.dahmaz@mtsvoyage.com
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