Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
Scored once the reviews arrive: we count 46 so far, below the 100 we want before publishing a Palmprint. Everything below is researched and verified; only the score is waiting.
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Main buffet with show cooking stations and American breakfast. 3 themed a la carte restaurants featuring international, Asian, and Moroccan cuisine. 7 bars including a bakery, ice cream parlour, beach bar, and swim-up bar.
Pools & waterplay
With heated
7 outdoor pools including 2 infinity pools aimed at the sea. 1 heated indoor pool. 1 children's pool. 5 swim-up suites connect directly to the main pools.
The beach itself
Direct access to Taghazout Bay beach. Conditions vary seasonally: calm and swimmable in summer (June to September), rougher surf from October to March when winter Atlantic swells arrive. Exclusive sun lounger area for guests.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
All 5 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room | Sleeps 3 | 495 ft²46 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Double Room Partial Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 495 ft²46 m² | 1 bedroom | Partial sea |
| Double Room Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 495 ft²46 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Junior Suite | Sleeps 4 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Junior Suite Pool Access Adults Only | Sleeps 2 | 969 ft²90 m² | 1 bedroom | Poolswim-out |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
14 things the research turned up about Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout that the brochure does not say.
Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout is a five-star, 24-hour all-inclusive resort on Taghazout Bay with direct beach access.
The resort’s strongest assets are its beachfront setting, seven-pool layout, spacious rooms, and broad family facilities.
It is better for travelers who want a self-contained coastal resort than travelers who want to be in Agadir city every night.
Although it carries the RIU Palace label, guest feedback suggests food, service, and maintenance can feel uneven during busy periods.
Some rooms and areas are far apart because the resort footprint is large.
Hidden tips
Choose a sea-view category if the ocean setting is a major reason for booking.
Consider the Junior Suite Swim-Up - Adults Only for a more distinctive room experience, but check privacy and sun exposure before committing.
Reserve à la carte dining as early as the hotel process allows.
Ask for a room closer to the main pool, restaurants, or beach if traveling with young children or anyone with mobility limitations.
Do not rely on this property for serious remote work unless current Wi-Fi quality is verified before arrival.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a family-friendly RIU Palace resort, not an adults-only property, even though some swim-up room categories are adults-only.
Taghazout is quieter than Agadir; there are some walkable cafés and village options, but the resort is not in the middle of Agadir city.
The resort is large, so room location matters for guests with mobility concerns or families who want quick access to restaurants and pools.
Booking à la carte restaurants early may help because guest feedback mentions limited availability during busy periods.
Most loved
4 themes- Beachfront Taghazout Bay setting6 mentions
- Large pools and broad outdoor facilities6 mentions
- Spacious, clean rooms5 mentions
- Friendly staff and strong housekeeping5 mentions
Most complained about
4 themes- Food can feel repetitive or below Palace expectations5 mentions
- Service and maintenance consistency vary4 mentions
- Family noise and child-heavy atmosphere can reduce relaxation3 mentions
- Pool loungers and daybeds can be claimed early3 mentions
Reddit resort-specific coverage is limited. One coeliac/all-inclusive thread mentions a user booking Riu Tikida Taghazout after reading reviews that the hotel can accommodate gluten-free needs, while broader Taghazout threads are more about the destination than the resort itself.
The rate, and where to check it
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Where else to look
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Mar to May, Sep to Nov
Real seasons here: highs run from 64°F in January to 100°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Apr.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 64 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 100 degrees Fahrenheit | 100 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 73 degrees Fahrenheit | 66 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 4 days | 4 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 day | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 3 days | 4 days | 4 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Best | Best | Best | Fine | Fine | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Cool |
Getting there
41 minutes from AGA
- Nearest airport
- AGA · Agadir Al-Massira Airport
- Transfer
- 41 min · costs extra
- Address
- Taghazout Bay, Agadir 80022, Morocco
- Phone
- +212 5 28 38 48 48
The ride from AGA is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Morocco
- Language
- Arabic & French (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Moroccan dirham (MAD) – closed currency, get cash locally
- Power
- 220V, Type C/E plugs (European – adapter needed)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Agadir (AGA), Marrakech (RAK), or Casablanca (CMN)
- Flight time
- ~7–8h from the US East Coast (often via Europe)
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into AGA, 41 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $666.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)Days out
Off-site excursions cost extra here, so price the days out of Morocco ahead.
See excursions (opens in a new tab)Kayaks & paddleboards is already in the rate. Don't pay for them twice.
Room intelligence
- Best Views
- Double Room with sea viewOfficial room listings include Double Room with sea view and guest reviews repeatedly value ocean views.
- Rooms To Avoid
- Avoid the farthest rooms from the main facilities if walking distance matters.Guest feedback notes the resort grounds are large and some rooms can be far from central facilities.
- Best Value Room
- Double StandardOfficial pricing positions Double Standard as the lowest listed room category; this is the value pick only when a sea view or swim-up terrace is not important.
- Best Room Category
- Junior Suite Swim-Up - Adults OnlyOfficial room categories include a Junior Suite Swim-Up - Adults Only. It is the most distinctive premium room type evidenced by official room listings.
Everything we read on Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningAll 4 restaurants included | Included |
| Top-shelf liquor24-hour all-inclusive with unlimited beverages | Included |
| Room service24-hour service | Included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibar | Included |
| Motorized water sports | Costs extra |
| Non-motorized water sports | Included |
| Spa treatmentsTikida Spa with hammam and massage services, treatments at additional cost | Costs extra |
| Off-site excursions | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubRiuLand kids club for ages 4-7 and 8-12 | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuitiesGratuities included, additional tips at guest discretion | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- Junior Suite
- Heated pools
- Yes, Year-round indoor pool
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual entry; watch the swell
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
- Does Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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