Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida TaghazoutRoyal Mansour Marrakech
Overall
8.4
9.5
Beach
8.8
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Food
7.8
9.1
Service
8.3
9.7
Rooms
8.5
9.8
Luxury
8.2
9.9
Value
7.9
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.0 (1)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,375)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $803
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Inland
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
41 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
—
7.8
Food
9.1
8.3
Service
9.7
8.5
Rooms
9.8
8.9
Pools
—
8.2
Luxury
9.9
7.9
Value
—
8.6
Family
—
7.4
Quiet
—
8.3
Wellness
9.7
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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Romance
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
—
Yes
Kids
—
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
- 7 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 41 min from AGA
Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Private riads with plunge pools
- 3-story luxury medina villas
- Moroccan hammam & spa
- Acclaimed La Grande Table restaurant
Pros — Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
- Direct beachfront location on Taghazout Bay.
- Seven outdoor pools plus a heated pool reference in official/OTA sources.
- Four restaurants and multiple bars support a broad all-inclusive setup.
- Strong family fit with RIU Land, children’s pools with slides, and entertainment.
- Large rooms and sea-view options are a recurring guest strength.
Pros — Royal Mansour Marrakech
- One of the strongest luxury-service reputations in Morocco.
- Private riad structure creates exceptional privacy compared with normal hotels.
- Outstanding spa and Moroccan craftsmanship.
- Strong location for Marrakech sightseeing while still feeling enclosed and private.
Cons — Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
- Food variety and quality receive more mixed feedback than the beach and pools.
- Service can be inconsistent for a five-star Palace-branded resort.
- The family-friendly atmosphere may feel too busy or child-heavy for couples seeking quiet.
- Wi-Fi complaints mean it should not be oversold for remote work.
- Taghazout’s location is quieter and farther from Agadir city than some guests expect.
Cons — Royal Mansour Marrakech
- Not beachfront and not all-inclusive.
- Very high nightly rates.
- Travelers wanting a traditional resort campus with beach and activities should choose elsewhere.