Camping in Agadir, Morocco, is a social event. Unlike wilderness camping, camping in Morocco is an opportunity to meet and associate with other travelers from around the world. The port city of Agadir is the leading seaside vacation spot in Morocco, with six miles of beach bathed in sunlight for 300 days out of the year. Campers gather here year-round for family seaside fun.
Campground
The only camping facility in Agadir, Atlantica Parc offers many amenities and plenty to keep the active camper busy. Atlantica Parc has direct access to the ocean for a Moroccan seaside adventure. A few early morning laps in the campground swimming pool are a great way to start the day. The park is pet friendly, has individual barbecue pits, hot water showers and a playground for the kids. Camping is available year-round with warm temperatures. Accommodation at Atlantica Parc includes fully equipped tents, RV sites, mobile homes and bungalows.
Not your ordinary campground, Antlantica Parc offers a full service restaurant serving traditional Moroccan cuisine. Children will love the water parks many slides and splashing pools. No need to stock up on supplies before arriving; the park has a fully stocked grocery store and a fresh fish market.
Keeping with the Moroccan communal style of camping, Antlantica Parc schedules live entertainment and dancing throughout the year.
Surfing
The northern tip of Agadir attracts surfers from around the globe. Curling Atlantic waves wash the rocky shore of the Moroccan coastline providing surfers with an exotic North African experience. The year-round weather conditions are optimal for catching the perfect wave on all levels of surfing experience. Lessons can be obtained through Moroccan Surf Adventures in Tamraght, a small village in the Agadir district.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is an integral part of Moroccan culture. Explore the rural life of Agadir by horseback. Sandy roads offer great conditions to explore the arid countryside and get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the rural Moroccan culture. An exhilarating gallop along the beach in Agadir heading south will bring you to Berber villages where you can stop for a refreshing and traditional mint tea and a delicious Moroccan meal. There are three riding stables in Agadir with one close to the campground. Information on rates and schedules can be obtained at the campground office.
Golf
The great popularity of golf in Morocco is in part due to King Hassan II; the King was an internationally ranked golfer. Agadir is home to three excellent golf courses. The Agadir Royal Golf Course is a nine-hole, par 36; the Dunes Golf Club has three nine-hole courses; and the beautiful Golf du Soleil has a 27-hole, par 72 course set in a Moroccan oasis of palm fringed lakes.
Agadir’s Central Market
Combine shopping with exercise in the Central Market. Walk the aisles of aromatic spices and you will find a plethora of medicinal herbs such as locally grown eucalyptus and lavender. The Central Market is an ancient trading zone where people still come to buy and sell spices and wares grown and built in the Berber villages around Morocco. Visitors will find the experience a fast-paced and culturally rich part of Moroccan life.
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