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Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraievsIberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech

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Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
Four-Star·4.2
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie Marrakech
Four-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

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

8.1
Overall Score
8.6
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.2 (3,732)
Google Rating
4.7 (5,993)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $110
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
19 min

All Scores

7.5
Food
8.4
8.7
Service
8.8
7.4
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
8.7
7.8
Value
8.4
8.6
Family
8.8
7.1
Nightlife
7.6
7.8
Quiet
7.5
Adventure
7.9
7.6
Wellness
8.1
Remote work
5.6

Vibes

Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Adventure
Yes

Activities

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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