Returning to the land of tajines brings us immense joy! Naturally, our top priority upon returning to Morocco was indulging in this beloved dish. In 2019, we spent three months exploring this incredible country, which continues to be one of our favourite adventures.
Agadir was our first destination aboard the divine Splendor ship on our 24-day West African cruise with Regent Seven Seas. We missed this city during our extensive travel through Morocco in 2019, so we were thrilled to finally check it off our list.
Agadir, located along Morocco's southern Atlantic coast in the foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, is a resort destination. It boasts golf courses, a wide crescent beach, and a seaside promenade with cafes, restaurants, and bars. The city's hilltop kasbah was primarily destroyed in a 1960 earthquake, but its original wall still stands.
We took a shuttle to the city centre and went to the beach and our chosen beachside restaurant, Ô Playa. Within 15 minutes, we were strolling along Agadir's magnificent coastline.
We were fortunate to get a beautiful table at Ô Playa with a view and settled in with a lovely local bottle of white wine—yes, Morocco produces its own wines, which we had sampled extensively during our first visit.
Our wonderful young waiter, Soufiane, managed our tajine orders. We quickly became friends with him, sharing travel stories and life experiences. Unable to choose just one type of tajine, we decided on a trifecta: lamb, chicken, and a vegetable tajine as the grand finale!
A tajine is a slow-cooked stew made in a clay earthenware pot. Typically, it features a variety of meats and vegetables simmered in ample liquid (often oil or butter) and generously seasoned with herbs, spices, and dried fruits like raisins and apricots. This method transforms even the toughest proteins into tender, juicy delights.
As the tajines were prepared and cooked to order, they were spaced out enough for us to find room for each course. Each dish was as delectable as we remembered, and our tajine cravings were thoroughly satisfied. A heartfelt thank you to Soufiane and the team at Ô Playa for filling our hearts and tummies with joy.
After a delightful afternoon savouring one of our favourite foods and enjoying the company of friendly Moroccans, we said our goodbyes. We caught a nearby taxi back to the port for €10. Although our driver was eager to take us on a tour of Agadir, we politely declined and returned to the ship with plenty of time before sailing away and making our way to the Canary Islands, feeling grateful for another visit to Morocco.
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