Scores at a Glance
Hotel Riu Tikida PalmeraieIberostar Waves Founty Beach
Overall
8.1
8.4
Beach
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8.2
Food
7.5
8.2
Service
8.7
8.6
Rooms
7.4
8.0
Value
7.8
8.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.2 (3,732)
Google Rating
4.7 (11,260)
From $95
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
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Beach
8.2
7.5
Food
8.2
8.7
Service
8.6
7.4
Rooms
8.0
8.8
Pools
8.4
7.8
Value
8.4
8.6
Family
8.5
7.1
Nightlife
7.6
7.8
Quiet
7.2
7.6
Wellness
7.8
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Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Water sports
Yes
Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from RAK
Iberostar Waves Founty Beach
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
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 Founty Beach
- Clear all-inclusive evidence
- Beachfront Agadir setting
- Star Camp ages 4–17
- Good value evidence
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 Founty Beach
- Local-brand drink limitation
- Pool-count discrepancy needs review
- Sunbed competition risk
- Thin Reddit-specific coverage