Agadir

Fine soft golden sands as far as the eye can see, exotic cuisine, colourful souks and excellent sporting facilities - welcome to the modern holiday resort of Agadir. Relax on Agadir's huge soft sandy beach, sheltered in the bay of Cape Ghir, or admire the views from the top of a camel.

With 10 kilometres of sand to choose from, the beach is never crowded - and continued sunshine means temperatures rarely fall below 22 degrees. When you have tired of the sand, enjoy a round of golf, a game of tennis or try your luck at shopping in the souk - don't forget to haggle.

By night, tingle your taste buds on tantalising specialities in a wide choice of restaurants and luxurious hotels - roast lamb, couscous with vegetables or fish tagine cooked in an earthenware pot - all delicately flavoured with exotic herbs and spices. If you still have energy, there are more cafes, bars and neon night-spots than you could wish for.