Field Notes from the Atlantic city
Stories from Agadir,
written from the corniche.
Slow journalism for travellers who want the truth about prices, swell seasons, seafood, and the small wonders nobody photographs. Updated as the tide turns.
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Filed under: seasonal · experience · comparison · practical
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Surfing for Beginners in Morocco: Taghazout's Honest Reality 2026
A first-timer's honest guide to learning to surf in Morocco. The right breaks, the right week, the realistic costs, the surf-camps that actually teach beginners — without the brochure gloss.
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Where to Surf in Taghazout: Every Break Explained 2026
A working surfer's map of every named break between Anza and Imsouane — what each wave does, who it's for, when to skip it, and which board to bring. No hype.
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Agadir Marina in 2026: A Visitor's Guide to the Shops, Restaurants & Sunset Walk
An honest visitor's guide to Agadir Marina in 2026 — what the shops actually sell, which restaurants ring the water, and the sunset walk down the corniche. Who it's for, and who should skip it.
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Getting to Agadir in 2026: Why There's No Train, and How to Actually Arrive
There is no train station in Agadir. The closest ONCF stop is Marrakech. An honest guide to actually getting to Agadir in 2026 — by bus, taxi, road, or air.
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Médina d'Agadir & Souk El Had: A Guide to the City's Two Markets
Agadir has two 'medinas' — one is the city's real working market, one is an Italian-built artisan village from the 1990s. A guide to telling them apart and visiting both.
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How to Get from Marrakech to Agadir in 2026: Transport Guide
Direct buses, private transfers and the A7 highway: how to travel from Marrakech to Agadir in 2026 without the tourist markup.
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How to Get from Agadir Airport to Taghazout in 2026
Direct routes from Agadir airport to Taghazout: private transfer €32, grand taxi 250–400 MAD, or public bus. 45 km, 45–55 mins. No Uber.
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Cheap Eats in Agadir 2026: Where to Eat on a Budget
Budget eating in Agadir 2026: where locals eat for 30–80 MAD per meal. Street food, tagine, breakfast spots, honest reviews without the tourist traps.