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Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort
Agadir, Morocco · Sofitel · Core Luxury
Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort stands on a beach that did not exist as a tourist destination until after February 29, 1960, when an earthquake lasting 15 seconds killed roughly one-third of Agadir's 50,000 inhabitants and destroyed 70% of the city. The entire resort zone was built from scratch on the reconstructed Atlantic shoreline, giving the property one of the most striking urban-rebirth backstories of any luxury hotel in Africa. The 186-room resort sits alongside its Sofitel Thalassa neighbour, giving the brand a dual beachfront presence on Morocco's premier Atlantic resort coast.
- 186 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Founty
About Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort
- On 29 February 1960 a 15-second earthquake just before midnight killed about 15,000 people and levelled 70 percent of Agadir. The modern resort beach, including this Sofitel, was built on the cleared ground.
- The rebuild made one of North Africa's broadest promenades. Agadir now draws more than three million visitors a year, Morocco's busiest sun-and-beach city.
History
Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort is a beachfront luxury resort on Agadir Bay along Morocco's Atlantic coast, offering direct access to one of North Africa's finest beaches. Agadir was almost entirely rebuilt after a catastrophic 1960 earthquake and has developed into Morocco's leading sun-and-beach resort destination. The Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay's 186 rooms and suites, multiple pools, and spa reflect the brand's commitment to resort luxury in one of Morocco's most visited cities. The property operates alongside the Sofitel Agadir Thalassa as part of Sofitel's dual presence in the city.
The setting
On Agadir Bay in Founty, the post-1960 Atlantic resort strip, beside its Sofitel Thalassa neighbour. The old medina is gone; this beach was drawn after the earthquake.
Restaurants and bars
- ZAYTOUNE — Restaurant · International
- THE SQUID — Restaurant · Asian
- LA VOILE BLANCHE — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- SOUL RESTAURANT — Restaurant · Regional
- LE RIAD — Restaurant
- Soul Club — Restaurant
- VOILE BLANCHE POOL LOUNGE — Poolside
Experiences
- Swimming pool complex — Vast pool complex in an intimate riad-style courtyard, with interconnected waterways and bridges spanning pools inspired by Arabian baths.
- Traditional Moroccan beauty rituals — Hammam rituals handed down through generations, using argan oil and rhassoul clay.
- Asian-inspired massages and techniques — Treatments inspired by Asian massages and techniques that relieve tension and rebalance energy.
- Zaytoune all-day dining — All-day restaurant with a terrace lined with olive trees.
- Kids Villa childcare — Childcare at Kids Villa with a range of activities to suit all ages.
- Agadir Bay surfing and water sports — Well-known surf spot described as ideal for water-sports lovers.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hammam
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Private beach
- Private pool
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