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Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraievsIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
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Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraieIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Overall
8.1
8.6
Food
7.5
8.4
Service
8.7
8.8
Rooms
7.4
8.0
Value
7.8
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.6 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.2 (3,813) | Google Rating | 4.7 (6,010) (better) |
| (better)From $95 | Price / Night (pp) | From $110 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 19 min |
All Scores
| Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | Food | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.7 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.4 | Rooms | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.7 |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.6 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.1 | Nightlife | 7.6 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Quiet | 7.5 |
| – | Adventure | 7.9 |
| 7.6 | Wellness | 8.1 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 5.6 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie leads on 4 and Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech leads on 9.
Vibes
| Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie | Measure | Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from RAK
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 19 min from RAK
Pros · Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
- Large renovated pool area and attractive garden setting.
- Strong staff and animation-team sentiment across guest sources.
- Good family amenities, including RIU Land and children’s activities.
- All-inclusive setup with multiple restaurants and bars.
- Practical base for Marrakech if guests are comfortable using shuttle or taxi transport.
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 Palmeraie
- Not beachfront and not walkable to the medina.
- Rooms receive mixed feedback for age, lighting, and maintenance consistency.
- Food can become repetitive for longer stays.
- The atmosphere can be active and entertainment-led rather than quiet.
- Exact room count is inconsistent across sources.
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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