well, we didn't do any as we spent the week by the pool or beach! This is the first time ever that we've not gone sightseeing - either cos there wasn't any or we were happy to stay by the pool/beach.

But there are loads - marakesh (overnight stay), Essouria, camel rides (but rumour has it, while the ride is 200 dirhams for 2 people for an hour, they expect a tip of 100 to get off!!!), the Kasbah (only bit of ancient Agadir remaining after the earthquake) although that's meant to be a, errrr, quick trip. You can quad bike, hire mopeds (with Helmets, although the drivers are mad and drive at night with no lights on so I wouldn't really recommend that unless you're worth a packet in insurance hehe) etc etc...

but we just hung around the pool in the morning, went for a walk early afternoon (I'm fair skinned and burn really easily) then beach after that If you like walking, the souk is 20-25 mins past the Royal Palace (not that you see anything of the palace) and I could spend hours there, it's meant to be good in the evening although we went 9-11am.

Oh, there's also a horse and carriage ride past the Palace to the Dunes - loads.

I think they've invented tons of trips to (a) get you to spend some money (we only spent £80 ALL week including tips and shedloads of souvenirs!!! to food and drink is so good, there's no need to go off campus ) and (b) cos there's not a lot to actually sight-see in Agadir itself.

HTH

ok thanks again for tips

Thanks for a great report. Only 9 weeks for us now and hopefully we will be enjoying it as much as you did. As long as the suns shining i,m sure will have fun. Did you take any photos I know I've asked this before but never got an answer from someone else could you tell me what the dress code is for the men on an evening with regards going to dinner please

photos - yup, a few. Evening dress code - in the Oasis (buffet restaurant), t-shirt and shorts was acceptable! My old man went in short sleeved shirt and combats to the a la carte ones. I guess it's just to stop people turning up in swimwear & sarongs etc (which they do at lunch). Definitely NOT collar tie!

for that, No were not the collar tie type on holiday, at least he can wear his 3/4's and a polo shirt for the evening's, as it might be a little bit warm in July

i wouldnt mind seeing a few photos of the rooms, complex etc if poss

If you go onto the website at http://www.thomson.co.uk and click onto what others think, read reviews, then view accomodation reviews, then answer the questions, winter 2005, destination Morocco Agadir, then resort Agadir, then click accomodation Hotel el Pueblo Tamlelt which is part of the Occidental Caribbean Village where you will be going, you can read some good reviews of this hotel. Click onto details and it will show you some good photos and you can click onto broadband video and it will show you 2 videos, one of the hotel and another one of Agadir itself. Sorry its abit long winded, but tried to tell you the best I can.

cheers deb, i had seen the video on the hotel but not the one about agadir, funnily enough were going with thomson.

oh well, i know were going to have a ball - done enough of worrying whats its gonna be like - 12 times more good reviews then bad!

Hi I'm off to this hotel in July and after reading the recent reviews I can't wait! I was a bit dubious to begin with and I only booked it last week. We were originally going to Egypt but changed our minds (cowards we are, I know) after the bomb that went off.

Anyway, can anyone tell me if air conditioning is available and if you can pay for a fridge in your room or anything?

Thanx!

Not sure about aircon - we went with Thomson and they said all their rooms were airconditioned but all we had was a panel heater (and we used it!). As for a fridge - we didn't need one, if your beer gets warm, you go to the bar and get a fresh one And if you want food for breakfast, you go to the restaurant! You'll have a great time

Fab review Pokem02. 70 sleeps now for us and we are really looking forward to it now, latest reviews have all sounded great.

FOrgot to say, we didn't see ANY mossies BUT!!!

Their regular flies BITE!!!! Never seen anything like it

So take some fly/mossie spray and they leave you alone!

Thank you for an excellent review pokem02. We are going in 3 weeks now and after reading some good reviews are really looking forward to it.
Anyone else out there going around 7/6/06 ?

ive just got a price for 2 adults and 1 child to go there for 2 weeks over whit next year for 1243 does this seem a good price compared to what people have paid this year, im thinking of booking but want to know ive got a good deal

We paid £563 for both of us for a week at the end of April, all Inclusive through Thomson - we booked 4 weeks earlier

thats good, trying to work out from that if 1243 for 3 of us for 2 weeks is good, its over whit so prices are higher, i will kick myself if i book and it comes down, the travel agent i spoke to had just been out there and said its lovely, just wonder why its so cheap lol

you have paid 281 each for a week

ours is 414 for 2 weeks over whit

Karen - Im going to stalk you until you book that holiday. Its a bargain book it now.



lyn

hi just found this forum . there are some great reviews of the occidental carribean. booked this holiday in may 2005 as soon as first choice brochures came out got a great deal 2082 for 4 of us. after some of the reports i read i wondered what on earth have we done.after reading the more recent reports i feel much better now(thanks ) mind you we always think that a holiday is what you make it.we are also going on the 12 of july flying from manchester, anyone else going there from manchester we will look out for you and your party sparkle. think im looking forward to it now, im sure we will all have a fantastic time. most of the time the holiday is made by the people you meet and how laid back you are(after a few vodkas i'll probably be well laid back!!) does anyone know if there are trips into the sahara my brother-in-law would love to go. bye for now. T.x

Ive been having a look at this hotel Karen in the eclipse brochure. it sounds lovely and it doesnt sound isolated which is a bonus. I have just priced it up for me and its coming up at £2800 for the 5 of us 23rd july for 2 weeks . they actually do child prices up to 16. that works out £1000 cheaper than the BB for us. its a good deal me thinks. so i might look at that for 2008

lyn