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people perished - around half of the population. The authorities, unable to cope with the
apocalyptic aftermath of death and disease, sprayed the area with lime and DDT, and left
the dead where they had been buried, in the collapsed city. The mound this created is now
known as Ancienne Talborjt.
Since its reconstruction, Agadir has developed into an important port, with a large fish-
ing fleet helping to make Morocco the world's largest exporter of tinned sardines. Agadir
has also become Morocco's top beach resort, and the luxury marina complex signals am-
bitions to move upmarket.
