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Agadir (a word that means "fortified Tachelhit collective granary (Berber) (tifinagh:, Arabic: أڭادير) is a city in southwestern Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast, 508 km south of Casablanca, Essaouira 173 miles, and 235 km west of Marrakech, in the region of Souss. Agadir is the capital of the administrative region Sub-Massa-Draa and seat of the Prefecture of Agadir-Ida Outanane
Presentation of the city :
The city has about 500 000 inhabitants (Gadiris French Gougadir / Oultougadir in Tachelhit, Gadiri / Gadiria in Arabic), and the metropolitan area with neighboring towns, and Inezgane Ait Melloul, 600 000. According to the census of 2004, Agadir was the year 346 106 inhabitants [1], and the population of the Prefecture of Agadir-Ida Outanane was 487 954 [1]. It is one of the main urban centers of Morocco, sixth in the country after Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and Tangier. The population density is quite high. Three languages are spoken in the city: the Arab (mostly Darija, the Moroccan Arabic dialect), the Tachelhit (or Berber), the Amazigh (Berber Chleuhs or Icelḥiyen), and French. Devastated by an earthquake in 1960, the city has been completely rebuilt. It is now one of the largest resorts in Morocco, where many tourists, attracted by an exceptionally mild climate throughout the year.

Agadir Neighborhoods
Downtown
Broad and dynamic, covering the Boulevard Mohamed V and Hassan II, the Valley of the birds, avenue du Général Kettani, Mohammed VI, and Moulay Abdellah Mokhtar Soussi and the broad avenue of FAR (Royal Armed Forces.) Also included Salam Place, Place of Hope and Loubnane mosque and the Place des Deux Fontaines, which leads to the outdoor theater of the city.

The beach :

Lively and dynamic coastal Agadir Boulevard consists of 20 August, Tawada Avenue, Boulevard de la Corniche and the Souss wadi Avenue. The beach and tourist area with many restaurants, cafes and modern hotels. Several residential areas also along the beach. Development projects are underway cornice. The beach is over 10 km long

New Talborjt :

This area is named for former district Talborjt (Short Distance Tachelhit). Very animated, New Talborjt rebuilt away from the old Talborjt, a main artery Boulevard Mohammed Sheikh Saadi, who was named the winner of the Portuguese in 1541. The other tracks are the main avenue du Président Kennedy and 29 February. Then there is the mosque of Mohamed V, the garden Olhão (coastal town in southern Portugal, which is twinned Agadir) and his museum memorial and the garden of Ibn Zaydoun. Some good hotels and restaurants have been built in the main arteries.

Residential:

Many villages near the Avenue des FAR (Royal Armed Forces). Many live Gadiris outside the area. Several hectares of green areas surrounding residential areas are the main arteries of the Avenue Mokhtar Soussi, Avenue du Caire and the United Nations. The main areas are the Swiss city, which covers several acres and home to the hospital Hassan II and the French Consulate, the mix of neighborhood that houses the consulate of Spain, the District Founti (dreamed) housing beautiful villas near the beach and tourist and residential area beyond the Illigh. Beautiful views of the beach 2 km. Just east of these neighborhoods, go to the airport, there is still the city where Dakhla built villas inspired by the art of Andalusia and Morocco, near the power Ibnou Zohr, modern glass buildings.

Ports :

Fishing port, the port and the latter with a marina. Avenida del Puerto, the district's main artery, is surrounded by plants and some canned sardines restaurants. The port, very modern, which also attract tourists. Their fish market near the Avenida del Puerto is known.

La Kasbah, Agadir Oufella:

La Kasbah, (Oufella Agadir, Agadir or N'Ighir Agadir, Agadir Hill) High in 1572, was expanded with Founti your foot to the sea, the oldest district of Agadir, a veritable fortress and lively narrow streets rising from the sixteenth century. Proud of the strength, there is now a long wall in the same restored after the earthquake, and within a field is no longer inconstructible. But the point of view over the bay of Agadir. The small cafe built against the wall, attracting walkers and tourists has ceased to exist. It provided an opportunity for ex Agadir mention the famous Casbah Café Maure. The hill bears the inscription in Arabic: "God, Country, King", which, like the walls are illuminated at night.

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