Agadir or Aghadir in Tamazight means "granary") is the capital of the Souss Massa Draa southwestern Morocco. Wei has a population of more than 200,000 of the city itself and 1000,000 people
(According to the 2008 census included the towns of Inezgane and neighboring Ait Melloul).
Founded by the Portuguese in about 1500, and then liberated by the Moroccans in 1526. in 1911 and reached the devastating German Panther officially to protect the German community residing in the city, sparking a crisis of Agadir
Between France and Germany, which led later to declare Morocco a French protectorate in 1912.
In February 29, 1960 in at 11 and 47 minutes at night earthquake devastated the city almost completely. 15 seconds in the 15,000 people buried under the rubble.
After watching the devastation, said Mohammed V: «While ruled Destinies ruin Agadir, the construction Mukul to our will and our determination». Agadir built new 2 km south of the ancient city. The new city
Its buildings and streets spacious modern cafes and the cities do not look traditional Moroccan. It is the second tourist city of Marrakech after its beaches and blue skies net.
The new harbor issued cobalt, manganese and zinc. Agadir airport served by the march.
Agadir: the word Amazigh means fortress, located on the High Atlas mountain range on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean at a latitude of 27 Shamla is one of the commercial centers across the ancient history
The Phoenicians were the frequency of the Gulf of Agadir because of trade, which they did at the time, and was occupied by the Portuguese starting from the year 1515. Has been launched on the city of Agadir, a variety of names since the end of the century
The fifteenth century to the present day, including what is local, ie, here the so-called party of Moroccans or what has been called upon by the colonists, on the other hand, we find the names launched in maps
The international official documents. The number of these names about twenty names, and of this total is noticeable that the majority of them disappeared with time, and remained two names are still known by the city: "Okder"
The name of the neighborhood by a "Fonte." The mention of these names, the following: the names of Portuguese: Santa cruz de Aguer - Santa Cruz du cap do Gue local names: Okder Aigr Okder to Arabs
Appointed to the Arabs Fonte Tkami Oukdar to Arabs: Tkami Orome and currently Agadir.
I have recorded statistics of the natural disaster that hit the city, the highest number in ruin, where the bulk of the destruction hit neighborhoods (Talbergt ancient Casbah area) of these areas have had a common denominator, which is
Discord inherent in the ground, which caused in the past, in several disorders Geosphere, but in 1960 had a severe impact, which led to the destruction of the city overwhelming. After the disaster that
Defined by the city of Agadir on February 29, 1960 decreased population of up to 16,000 people, after it was stalled 45,000 people before the disaster.
King Mohammed V, saying: «While ruled Destinies ruin Agadir, the construction Mukul to our will and our determination». The city of Agadir in seismic site, and this fact should be taken into account in determining the location city
New, and its extensions, has resulted in the commercial, administrative and Anmh Znytntallexanah. The purpose of this nucleus, linking tourist district with the rest of the other neighborhoods.
Industrial districts: include particular neighborhood Anza inspired Batoar Both are not damaged by the earthquake, Vha Batoar is an industrial neighborhood south occupies 256 hectares, known as a rise in its inpatient.
Tourist area: This sector includes all land related to the sea within the urban context, even Mohamed V Avenue, and widening in the direction of the south, an area of 190 hectares, for the construction of hotels, and the separation of
Between this neighborhood and other neighborhoods wooded area.
What distinguishes the city of Agadir, located on the west coast of the Atlantic, its weather is mild, and the length of its coast extends over an area of 30 kilometers, and golden sand, the sun is shining for 300 days per year. This
Feature that made her an excellent tourist occupies position, lined with luxury hotels and resorts on the beach and is available on all lanes open in the direction of the beach, this addition to the Moroccan architecture that
Distinguish these hotels and resorts alongside modern touch, in addition to facilities for sports activities such as golf, tennis, equestrian and others, without neglecting health treatment facilities which
Is one of the largest and most important health resorts in Morocco and Africa, especially in the field of "Allasotirabi", ie, thalassotherapy.
Agadir beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of southern Morocco, which offers a variety of activities ranging from sunbathing quiet stroll on the Corniche, or horseback riding and exercise
Water sports, or sit on a high-end cafes and restaurants along the coast.
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