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Review: A family holiday at Club Med Morocco
Despite a somewhat rocky past reputation, today a Club Med holiday is perfect for parents wanting both a relaxing indulgent holiday, and fun activities that will keep the whole family busy. Peggy Nuttall went to Club Med Agadir in Morocco to find out more
Since suffering two earthquakes that destroyed the city and almost half of its inhabitants in 1960, the once rural coastal town of Agadir, Morocco, has today seen a complete regeneration.
In 1965, Club Med was one of the first to make use of the city's tourist-friendly assets - beautiful coastline, easy access from Europe, and affordability. Decades later, the resort has changed beyond recognition (as has the brand) and it is now a much sought-after high-end hot spot for families seeking an indulgent and stress-free break.
The Club Med experience
Entering the grand Medina-style complex through giant oak doors, I momentarily thought I was in the wrong resort. Extravagant lighting adorns the hammam-inspired reception area, guiding you across a wooden bridge straddling an artificial stream and into the centre of the complex where the main bar and restaurant perch beside a large inviting pool. Not what you would expect from a package holiday that had at one time been regarded as, well, somewhat naff.
Locally sourced artifacts are sprinkled higgledy-piggledy throughout: large, vividly coloured pottery; traditional mosaic table tops with intricate Islamic patterns; sculpted wood ceilings; and of course, wall hangings of the most famous Moroccan export - the rug. Rich blues, reds and golds create an exotic and indulgent Arabian-nights ambience with a modern twist.
Grown-up fun at Club Med
Aside from the numerous restaurants and bars dotted throughout the vast complex, the resort offers two pools - a large one for grown-ups and a smaller, shallower one for the kids. Aquarobics classes are on offer in the main pool, but if, like me, you prefer swimming and sunbathing by the sea, head for the private beach a short walk away.
Deciding I needed some activity to burn off a second helping of fois gras, I took a short bus ride (buses leave every 15 minutes from the main complex) out of the resort to the 'Ranch' where I had heard some of the more adventurous activities took place. Here I discovered a whole host of supervised activities to choose from including archery, horse riding, trampolining, circus skills and tennis courts. (Some of these require pre-booking, so check with reception staff before you go).
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Created: 03/10/2006 Updated: 15/05/2007
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