In the 1960’s, a huge earthquake destroyed almost all of Agadir except a cinema so the city is all fairly new construction unlike in most other Moroccan cities where you find the old medina. We visited a fortress type area with an amazing view of the city. Younis mostly enjoyed pushing his stroller and getting very upset when we refused him that pleasure. Traveling with a toddler both tests one’s patience and teaches the value of being flexible and open to changing plans and schedules! On the other hand, a nap midday to relax and rejuvenate is not such a bad thing, as long as the nap actually happens. That’s what the rest of the traveling crew is currently doing.
Today, Younis took a train ride. Well sort of, a tour car type train to visit the city. It was pretty cute when we first got on he kept repeating “Nouni (his name for himself) choo choo ride” and pointing to himself. A proud moment.
In Younis’ spare time, we were excited to see his entrepreneurial side emerge. Looks like he has started a thriving fish restaurant and car rental shop.
We’ve decided to stay a few days more in Agadir and not go to Marrakech which is a very exciting and beautiful city, but a little harder to manage with a little one all the crowds and craziness. Agadir is so laid back with big promenades and lots of nice outdoor cafes and restaurants. Cheers to our travels in Agadir.
I was there a couple summers ago, invited by two sisters we just met when I was delayed in Marrakech by my lost luggage, we traveled together a bit to tourist areas around Marrakech and the sisters invited us to Agadir. We went a few days later and stayed two nights. A very nice trip, we rode the little train, shopped at some nice souks, ate fish at that same restaurant, and spent a day on the beach and a nice on the promenade. We didn't see the fortress thing, would love to see that next time and revisit that beautiful clean beach decorated with small white stones.
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