Atlantic Coast

Introduction

The Atlantic Coast of Morocco runs for over 1500 km from the Straits of Gibraltar to the Mauritanian border. Full of industry, culture and character, this section of coastline definitely deserves a visit. As you idly make your way to the docks to buy fresh fish, you can visit and chat with the local fishermen who're always willing to share a 'fishermans tale' of wild adventures at sea! Or you can take a refreshing swim. The choice is up to you. The Atlantic coast of Morocco plays a big roll in the tourism industry as well as providing shipping ports and catering for the fishing industry. They catch pilchard, tuna mackerel, anchovies and shellfish in this area. You can try your hand at fishing amongst the locals, or cast from the shore line.

If fishing is not quite your thing, however, you can choose to go to Agadir to soak up some sun. This part of the world gets over 300 days of sunshine every year so your plans are not likely to get washed out. There are beautiful sandy beaches and pristine blue seas to help you relax.

Perhaps you are a more adventurous person? Then you might try surfing or windsurfing. Morocco's location makes it very popular with Europeans as it is only a short distance away and it provides some renowned surfing and windsurfing spots. Essaouira is one of the most popular windsurfing spots in Morocco. Just north of Agadir and some distance south of Essaouira, you will find some amazing surf spots made famous by Jimmy Hendrix who fell in love with the area. Anchor Point, Mysteries, Dog Steps, Source and Killer Point are surfing spots that can all be found in this area. They provide anything from 4ft to 14ft waves and the water temperature stays constant at around 17°C.

Coastal Towns

Agadir
Agadir is one of Morocco's main western seaports on the Atlantic Ocean. The name is a shortened version of Agadir n Irir, a Berber word which means a fortified granary.

Aourir
Banana Village or Aourir is situated 7 km north of Agadir. The Atlantic Ocean coast location with a mountainous back drop give this village a special appeal.

Casablanca
Casablanca is found on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco to the south of the capital Rabat and is the city famous for its cross over style of Moroccan and European culture.

Essaouira
With her first throws in the 8th century as a Phoenician Trade post to the 21st century as a leading musical and cultural meeting point, this Imperial City has had a long and colourful history.

Lagsera
The village of Lagsera is hidden at the base of the cliff. Here you will find an Auberge, a cafe and one shop where you can buy fresh fish and bread.

Mir Left
Driving from Agadir south to Sidi Ifni on the International Road you will pass through the village of Mir Left. A great place to camp is 200m before the river.

Rabat
The long history of Rabat dates easily back to the 7th century, when, as Mauritanian trading post on the river Bou Regreg, it was the centre of commerce.

Razwa
Razwa is an old rural Berber village deep in the Argan zone, 3 km inland from the beach of Sidi Kaouki and 8km from Essaouira on the Agadir road.

Sidi Ifni
On the International Road of Morocco, 160 km south of Agadir on the edge of the Sahara, boarding onto the Atlantic Ocean, you will find the old Spanish colonial trading post of Sidi Ifni.

Sidi Kaouki
Driving out of Essaouira on the Agadir road, after the village of Razwa you take the second turning to your left, here you will find the sign for Sidi Kaouki (12 km).

Taghazout
Taghazout is a fishing and surfing village situated on the West Coast of Morocco, 17km north of Agadir on the International Road. On this coast the weather is sun blessed all year round.

Tarfaya
Tarfaya, situated on the Cape Juby on the Atlantic Coast, has seen the passage of time and a bit of history. The Saharan town first developed in 1880.

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