Agadir adventures: Surfing, golfing and Kasbah views

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The seaside city of Agadir in the south of Morocco is the setting for this thrill-seeking episode of Golf Travel Tales with host Immy Barcley.

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00:00This program is brought to you by Morocco, Kingdom of Light.

00:07Located in the south of Morocco on the Atlantic coast, the unmissable seaside resort of Agadir

00:15is popular for its laid back atmosphere, the hot sand, and its gulf.

00:25Join me, Immy Barkley, as I embark on this new stage of Gulf Travel Tales, exploring

00:29the beauty and excitement of Agadir like never before.

00:33The Bay of Agadir offers these sheltered waters with a wonderful intermediate swell, which

00:39is ideal for learning to surf or simply enjoying the ocean.

00:44I'm heading to nearby Tagazouk to try my hand at surfing.

00:47It's only 20 minutes from Agadir.

00:49It's home to several spots with impressive waves.

00:52Hi.

00:53Hi.

00:54I'm Lokman.

00:55I'm your surf coach today.

00:56Let me show you around.

00:57Oh, thank you, Lokman.

00:58So time to get kitted out.

00:59I like the silver one.

01:00Yeah.

01:01We're going to try to find you a good size for you.

01:05Okay.

01:06Surfing looks so much fun.

01:07What kind of thrill do you get out of it?

01:09You're more connected to nature, mainly the ocean, because it's a big part of our planet.

01:15And Lokman, tell me, where are the main surf spots in Agadir?

01:18Three main spots that are, like, more advanced, like Killers Point, Mysteries, Anchors.

01:25And we got also the Beach Break Panorama close by, which is for beginners.

01:29So that's what makes it a destination for everyone.

01:34Since I'm in Tagazouk, I'm going to take the opportunity to hit some balls at the hilly

01:39course of the seaside resort called Tazikzout Golf.

01:46Surrounding a cliff that rises 80 meters above sea level, this 18-hole course has got

01:59these spectacular views onto the Atlantic and is dotted around with argan trees.

02:08This fun technical links course was designed by Kyle Phillips.

02:12It was also built around its environment, protecting the existing argan trees and preserving

02:17water by planting new vegetation with lower water needs.

02:25To kick off my day here in Agadir, I decided to visit Souk El Had, which houses Morocco's

02:32largest market behind its clay walls.

02:40Some 6,000 stalls offering spices, fruit, leather goods, carpets, jewelry, lamps, oils,

02:48and soaps.

02:49And once I finish shopping, there's plenty more to see.

02:53Immerse yourself in Amazigh culture.

02:55Check out the Amazigh Heritage Museum to learn about their ancient cultural heritage.

03:00Amazigh means free people.

03:02They have their own unique language, traditional art, music, and are very proud of their culture.

03:10Agadir offers some breathtaking golf courses, and I'm going to hit the ball here at Golf

03:16du Soleil, between the sea and the mountains, situated in this beautiful eucalyptus forest.

03:23Well, where shall we go?

03:31Golf du Soleil has two 18-hole golf courses.

03:34The championship course is host to the Challenge Tour and EPD Tour.

03:39Wide fairways, well-defended greens, and welcoming bunkers characterize this course.

03:45Eva, this course is so lush, so green.

03:49Thanks a lot.

03:50How do you manage that?

03:52It's reused water.

03:53We are sustainable since 2020 and very proud of it.

03:58Once the clubs are in order, it's time to head up to the Casbah, just a short ride on

04:02the cable car to the top.

04:04Haleed, hello.

04:05Hello, Yimby.

04:06How are you?

04:07I'm very good.

04:09Feel welcome in the Casbah.

04:10This is a historic Casbah in Agadir, so let me show you around, and you will have more

04:16stories inside of this Casbah.

04:18The Casbah was founded in the late 16th century, a major hub in the trans-Saharan trade caravan,

04:25and it has this breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Agadir and a stunning sunset.

04:31It really is the most perfect place to end my Agadir adventure.

04:43And whilst you're in the area, why not also stop by the Royal Golf Agadir, Golf de Dune,

04:49Golf de l'Océan, Golf Tagazoute, and Golf du Soleil.

04:56This program is brought to you by Morocco, Kingdom of Light.

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