TUI launches new flights to very affordable African seaside resort with 300 days of sun
TUI is launching new flights from the UK to Agadir in Morocco – and it’s sunny for most of the year.
The new direct flights from Newcastle to Agadir launched this week.
The flights will take place twice-weekly during the summer season.
The destination is know for having a busy port and sprawling beach resort, bragging around 300 sunny days a year.
The North Africa coastal destination has a blend of beach activities, cultural experiences and natural beauty.
One activity is a cable car ride up to the Kasbah Ruins for panoramic views.
For hikers, there is Paradise Valley – a scenic spot with palm trees, natural pools and waterfalls.
Alternatively, in Souk El Had, travellers can experience a traditional Moroccan market with a range of goods including spices, carpets, leather goods and souvenirs.
Agadir is a great destination for when travelling on a budget – for example the average beer costs around £2.85.
And a coffee on average will set you back £1.61.
Hotels can be found for as low as £17 per night and the average four-star hotel costs £98 per night.
Commercial director at TUI UK, Chris Logan said: “We’re thrilled to add Agadir to our growing portfolio of destinations available from Newcastle Airport.
“Morocco offers a perfect blend of exotic culture, beautiful beaches, and year-round sunshine, all now just a direct flight away for our customers in the North East.
“This new route demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with more choice for their dream holidays.”
Leon McQuaid, director of aviation development at Newcastle Airport said: “It is great to see TUI commence their new twice-weekly flights to Agadir, a popular sunshine destination with fantastic beaches and all of the wonderful culture that Morocco has to offer.
“This exciting new route is yet another addition to TUI’s great portfolio of destinations from Newcastle Airport, offering even more choice for the North East travelling public.”
What's a holiday to Agadir like?
The Sun’s deputy travel editor Kara Godfrey recently visited Agadir and shares her thoughts.
The Moroccan city is home to the country’s largest market, Souk El Had, as well as a bustling harbour and modern marina.
Rebuilt following a devastating earthquake in 1960, the sprawling city nestles against the Atlantic Ocean and its palm-lined wide roads feel more Miami than Morocco.
I’m staying in Taghazout, a surf town with an ever-growing number of modern beach-side resorts, just 13 miles north of Agadir and its sizzling souk.
One of the newest resorts is the five-star adults-only Pickalbatros White Beach, which features pristine white marble steps, manicured gardens and a huge airy lobby offering views of the beach through giant glass windows.
It’s affordable luxury at its finest, and the perfect place for a last-minute holiday with my closest gal pal.
Just steps away were the resort’s six pools which wind around the sprawling resort — decked out with sunloungers, sofas and umbrellas for guests to enjoy.
The rest of our stay was spent exactly as a winter-sun holiday should be — ordering cocktails to our sunloungers from the beach bar as we posted smug photos on Instagram, annoying our friends and family. Days were punctuated only by poolside events, with tennis, football, darts and dance parties to choose from.
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