Scores at a Glance
Barceló Palmeraie Oasis ResortHotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
Overall
8.3
8.6
Beach
—
8.7
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.4
8.8
Rooms
7.6
8.4
Luxury
7.7
8.3
Value
8.0
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (4,383)
Google Rating
4.3 (4,110)
From $72
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
28 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
—
Beach
8.7
8.0
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.8
7.6
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Pools
8.6
7.7
Luxury
8.3
8.0
Value
8.0
8.8
Family
8.7
—
Nightlife
7.4
8.4
Quiet
7.7
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Water sports
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Palmeraie Oasis Resort
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from RAK
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from AGA
Pros — Barceló Palmeraie Oasis Resort
- Large landscaped resort environment in Marrakech.
- Two-pool setup supports both adults and families.
- Family-friendly programming and kids club are well supported by official and guest sources.
- Good option for travelers who want resort facilities plus access to Marrakech by taxi or shuttle.
- Remote-work suitability is better than many all-inclusive resorts because Expedia specifically notes in-room Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly workspace.
Pros — Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
- Beachfront setting on Agadir beach.
- Recently refurbished public areas, rooms, bars, and dining concepts.
- Large review base with recurring praise for staff, cleanliness, gardens, and pools.
- Good family fit with RIU Land, kids club, activities, and all-inclusive ease.
- Six bars and multiple dining concepts after the refurbishment.
Cons — Barceló Palmeraie Oasis Resort
- Not beachfront and not walkable to central Marrakech.
- Rooms and bathrooms receive more criticism than the public areas.
- Food and all-inclusive value appear more variable than pool and grounds sentiment.
- Reddit coverage is thin, so community-sourced confidence is limited.
Cons — Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir
- Some guests still report room noise, maintenance, or bathroom/privacy quirks.
- Food and drink feedback is positive overall but not universally five-star.
- Sunbed competition can appear in peak periods.
- Not adults-only, so couples seeking a quiet child-free escape should compare with adults-only alternatives.
- TripAdvisor and other third-party data may lag the 2025 refurbishment details.