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Hotel Riu Tikida DunasvsIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Tikida DunasIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Overall
8.2
8.6
Beach
8.0
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Food
7.8
8.4
Service
·
8.8
Rooms
·
8.0
Value
·
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.3 (4,109) | Google Rating | 4.7 (6,029) (better) |
| From $123 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 19 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | – |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| – | Service | 8.8 |
| – | Rooms | 8.0 |
| – | Pools | 8.7 |
| – | Value | 8.4 |
| 8.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.6 |
| – | Quiet | 7.5 |
| – | Adventure | 7.9 |
| – | Wellness | 8.1 |
| – | Remote work | 5.6 |
Of the 5 measures we call, Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas leads on 0 and Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas
- Full-service spa
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 19 min from RAK
Pros · Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas
- Beachfront Agadir location
- Strong family programming
- Multiple pools and RIU entertainment
- 24-hour all-inclusive model
Pros · Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
- Strong staff, cleanliness, and grounds sentiment across major guest sources.
- Three-pool layout with an adults-only Zen pool and children’s splash pool.
- Broad activity program including Star Camp, tennis, archery, sports, trapeze, and entertainment.
- Good all-inclusive food sentiment for a four-star resort.
- Seven meeting rooms and official free Wi-Fi, though Wi-Fi reliability is mixed.
Cons · Hotel Riu Tikida Dunas
- Not a quiet boutique resort
- Specialty dining and buffet variety may not satisfy food-focused travelers
- Atlantic swimming conditions are less predictable than calm-bay beach resorts
Cons · Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
- Not beachfront and not walkable to the medina.
- Some guest feedback says Wi-Fi can be poor during the day.
- Pool crowding and lounger timing can matter in peak periods.
- Some rooms or areas may feel dated despite generally positive cleanliness feedback.
- Noise can be an issue depending on room location and guest mix.
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