Sun, Sand, and Ryanair: A Summer Escape to Agadir

#budgetairlines Sometimes the best journeys begin with a budget airline and a whim. For under £40, Ryanair took me from grey skies to golden shores—straight to Agadir, a laid-back Moroccan seaside town where the Atlantic Ocean kisses the desert and time seems to soften in the sun. First Impressions: Palms, Argan Trees, and Open Skies The moment I stepped off the plane, everything changed. The air was warm, dry, and smelled faintly of salt and dust. Palm trees lined the roads, and low white buildings shimmered in the afternoon light. Agadir isn’t chaotic—it’s calm, modern, and made for walking. My hostel cost less than dinner in Europe, and was just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. I dropped my bag, swapped shoes for sandals, and set off toward the sea. Seaside Parks and Sunset Promenades The heart of Agadir is its long oceanfront promenade, where families stroll, kids ride bikes, and cats nap under benches. Between cafés and palm-lined paths, I found seaside parks—open spaces with fountains, flowers, and shaded spots perfect for watching the world go by. One park led straight to the sand. I sat by a curved stone wall, feet in the warm air, facing the endless Atlantic horizon. The breeze carried music and the smell of grilled fish from nearby stalls. I didn’t need a tour. I didn’t need a plan. Just the sun, the sea, and time. Nearby, locals gathered for football matches on the sand while surfers paddled into rolling waves. Behind me, the Agadir Oufella hill stood watch, with its Arabic calligraphy lit up after dark: God, King, Nation.