Colors of Agadir - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Local residents are unhurried and reasonable people who are always glad to tell visitors about their culture. The ritual of drinking tea has particular importance for them. All most important questions here are discussed with a cup of fragrant mint tea or Moroccan coffee. You should also remember that age-old traditions and religious customs have great importance for local people. Strict following of the centuries-old traditions gives even greater fascination to the city. National holidays are always accompanied by solemn processions and folk ceremonies. Local people have great respect for tourists who are interested in their customs and show interest to their cultural traditions.

Smoking hookah is an important national ritual - for local residents this is one of the best ways to relax and think of the decision of an important issue. When the head of a family sits down to smoke a hookah, no one should distract him. As a rule, a hookah is set in a special room in which a family usually greets guests. It should be noted that locals always prepare very carefully when they expect guests. A refusal to drink a cup of coffee with the house’s owner can be considered as a dismissive attitude and a strong offense, so any invitation to make a visit to someone’s house should always be accepted with gratitude.

Moussem is a unique religious celebration. Almost any event can become the reason for this holiday - a good harvest, a wedding or other happy event. Each time the festival can take place in various sanctuaries. Local residents are distinguished by cheerfulness and positive attitude to the world. Taking into consideration the fact that they have to restrict themselves severely during various religious fasts and follow a lot of rituals, visitors may think such a positive attitude is a little strange. The fact is these ancient traditions are not considered by people as complex obligations. For them these rituals are more like an integral part of life - a solemn and a sublime one. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

National holidays and festivals in Agadir are known for their delicious traditional cuisine and music, which have become one of the key elements for every celebration. Local people store their traditions reverently, and if you desire to plunge into such a joyful and festive atmosphere - book your ticket to Agadir immediately. The best golf players on the planet and their fans gather in Agadir to enjoy the Hassan II Golf Prize. This is one of the very first golf tournaments in the world, as it is held in Agadir on the coast of Morocco for over 40 years. The tournament lasts for a week, during which even usual spectators will enjoy generously organized entertainment.

Another March event, every fan of extreme sports must visit is the Enduro d'Agadir - X Rally, which is also one of the traditional sports competitions held in this coastal city. The event lasts for four days, where the competitors must cover the distance about 1,200 kilometers. If you are looking for more family festival, visit the Honey Festival held in the picturesque mountain village Immuzer, very close to Agadir. Festival takes place in May when local people honor the main ingredient of traditional desserts - honey. Every tourist and a simple visitor will have a chance to taste the most popular cake of this holiday Amlou - a dessert cooked with almonds, honey, and butter. If you are planning to visit Agadir in late June, do your best to check the Festival Timitar, which celebrates the Berber culture. During this festival, the best Berber bands from all over the world gather here. For 3 days, traditions and modernity coexist in Agadir, forming a unique atmosphere for the city.

Autumn tourists to the coastal city of Agadir will be able to enjoy the November Seafood Demonstration. Due to the busy life of this fishing port and the famous culinary traditions of Morocco in preparing seafood dishes, this Seafood Demonstration is held annually, giving the chance to taste some of the best meals prepared from the gifts of the Atlantic Ocean. In December, all the city of Agadir celebrates the main holiday - the Festival of Agadir. The streets of the city, where the sun shines all year round, are filled with music, fun, and diverse entertainments for locals and tourists.