Casablanca & Agadir

About the destination: Located on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca is the largest city and the economical hub of Morocco. Casablanca is a modern city with lively boulevards and many street cafes that give it a very European feel. Casablanca is a blend of both tradition and modernity. Visitors will find traditional buildings of Moorish, Roman, Jewish, Spanish and French influence alongside the new modern skyscrapers. Although the city is fairly modern in Moroccan standard, there are many historical sites and striking white colonial architecture. The oldest part of the city, the medina is relatively small in comparison with other medinas in Morocco, but still worth a stroll around its narrow alleys. Near the Medina you’ll find the City Hall, which has beautifully carved roofs. Casablanca’s main attraction is King Hassan II Mosque. Located on a beautiful setting on the Atlantic Coast, it is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest in the world, with the tallest minaret in the world. Visiting Casablanca is a must for many travelers who come to Morocco. Oriental yet modern, Casablanca is a city of many faces.

About the destination:

Agadir – sunshine with comfort

Agadir is Morocco’s leading beach destination, famous for its nine-kilometer stretch of soft sand and relaxed seaside atmosphere. After an earthquake in the 1960s, the city was rebuilt with wide boulevards, palm trees and open promenades — giving it a clean, modern feel that many Portuguese travellers appreciate.

But the Moroccan character is still very much alive. In the city centre you’ll find colourful markets, traditional souks and the sound of the call to prayer echoing from the minarets — a gentle introduction to North African culture without culture shock.

In the Agadir area you’ll also find excellent beachfront stays such as Hotel RIU Palace Tikida Agadir and Hotel RIU Tikida Dunas, both offering comfort and familiar standards while you explore somewhere completely different.

Taghazout – relaxed and authentic

Just up the coast lies Taghazout, a small fishing village turned surf hotspot. It’s peaceful, welcoming and easygoing — think Atlantic surf culture mixed with Berber traditions. The beach rivals Agadir’s in beauty and is loved by surfers of all levels, especially those coming from Portugal’s own surf coast.

Taghazout is also a great base for exploring nature. Within about 90 minutes you can reach the turquoise pools of Paradise Valley or the waterfalls of Imouzzer — dramatic landscapes that feel far from Europe, yet comfortably close to home.

Here you’ll also find Hotel RIU Palace Tikida Taghazout, a perfect option for travellers who want a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular ocean views.

Morocco’s west coast gives you sunshine, flavour and adventure — without the long-haul journey.