Fun facts about Agadir
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The name Agadir means 'wall, enclosure, fortified building, citadel' in Berber.
Agadir
Morocco
Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca.
From the “Etymology” section
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The oldest known map indicating Agadir dates back to 1325.
Agadir
Morocco
Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca.
From the “History” section
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Agadir's fishing port is a major sardine port.
Agadir
Morocco
Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca.
From the “Economy” section
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The Timitar festival, celebrating Amazigh culture, has been held in Agadir every summer since 2004.
Agadir
Morocco
Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca.
From the “Culture” section
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Agadir has eight sister cities, including Mar del Plata, Argentina and Miami, United States.
Agadir
Morocco
Agadir is a major city in Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River flows into the ocean, and 509 kilometres (316 mi) south of Casablanca.
From the “Sister cities” section
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