spot on, it really depends on what you are after - relaxing resort or mental arab/african mayhem - for me Marrakesh was more interesting, Agadir a bit sterile but that was almost 20 years ago....
Got back from Morocco yesterday afternoon.
Spent three days in Marrakech and two days out by the coast (Essaouira and Oualidia) and there couldn't be more of a contrast.
Marrakech is mental; noisy, hot, dirty, full of people trying to sell you stuff, mopeds mixing it with donkeys on the streets, crazy souks with narrow alleys where you can get lost for ages. It's an experience, but not one I'd choose if you want a relaxing holiday. Two days there was enough really, we spent the third day relaxing in the riad away from all the madness. There's not a huge amount in terms of nightlife, the only places serving alcohol are the restaurants and everything has pretty much wound down by about half eleven.
Not been to Agadir but as others have mentioned I've heard it's your typical beach holiday destination like the Costa or somewhere. Like others have said, Essaouira is the place to go for a chilled out beach holiday with a more authentic Moroccan feel.
The ramparts of the ancient city walls are also a good place to watch the sun set over the sea and ask your girlfriend to marry you!
