Place to visit
Agadir n’Gouf, Morocco: what it is and when to go
Agadir n’Gouf is a castle in Morocco. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle · History
- Where
- Morocco
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- RAK Marrakesh, 70 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 30.98767, -8.19956
What it is and where
Agadir n’Gouf is a castle in Morocco. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 30.98767, -8.19956; the nearest main airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK, Marrakesh), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Morocco. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Agadir n’Gouf is March to May and October to November.
- JanPossible10:12
- FebPossible10:55
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:46
- MayBest time13:34
- JunPossible14:00
- JulBetter not13:50
- AugBetter not13:08
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:13
- NovBest time10:24
- DecPossible10:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Morocco
To enter Morocco there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport; a Spanish ID card (DNI) won't do”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Morocco checklist. Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD); plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 19 police (cities) · 177 gendarmerie (roads) · 15 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tinmal MosqueMosque in Tinmel, Morocco2.8 km
- Refuge TazaghartMountains · Hiking25 km
- Refuge TamsoultMountains · Hiking25 km
- Refuge Louis NeltnerMountains · Hiking26 km
- Refugio du Toubkal CAFMountains · Hiking26 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Morocco guide.
More in Morocco: History
- Volubilis: archaeological site in Morocco
- Sijilmasa: Medieval Moroccan city, previously the center of Tafilalt (also known from it as Sijilmasa during this period)
- Chellah: medieval fortified necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat
- Fes el Bali: quarter of Fes, Morocco
- El Badi Palace: Moroccan cultural heritage site
- Bab Mansur al-'Alj: Moroccan cultural heritage site
Every Morocco place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Agadir n’Gouf?
It is a castle in Morocco. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Morocco: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Agadir n’Gouf?
March to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h.
How do you get to Agadir n’Gouf?
The nearest main airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 70 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Morocco is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Morocco map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tinmal Mosque, Refuge Tazaghart, Refuge Tamsoult. The rest is in the Morocco guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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