Four starMorocco

Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

8.4
The Palmprint
8.4 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
AGA
Dining
2 venues
Best months
Mar – May
Guests say
4.7 out of 5 on Google · 11,416
From $107
pp / night · $214 for two
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Value8.4 out of 10
Service8.6 out of 10
Beach8.2 out of 10
Dining8.2 out of 10
Rooms8.0 out of 10
Pools & Spa8.4 out of 10

Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

Dining, pools and the beach

Elegant dining room with red tablecloths, white napkins, wooden chairs, and a Moroccan flag on display.

Dining & bars

6venues · 2 restaurants, 1 buffet, 3 bars

No reservations, anywhere, ever

Official site lists Mercure buffet, Antares Moroccan restaurant, Orion Lobby Bar, Fountain Snack Bar, and Cassiopee Show Bar.

International · Moroccan · Snack bar
Food 8.2
Large turquoise pool lined with palm trees and lounge chairs, white resort building with balconies in background under clear blue sky.

Pools & waterplay

3pools

With heated

Official site says 3 outdoor pools; recent guest-source evidence mentions one heated pool. Booking.com lists 2 swimming pools, so pool count remains under review.

Pools 8.4
White lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas line the sand at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach at sunrise, with mountains visible across the ocean.

The beach itself

8.2beach score · high confidence

Direct Agadir beach/promenade setting; Atlantic surf can vary, but guest patterns support usable sandy beach access.

  • Moderate water, swimmable most days
  • 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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

All 3 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.

Spacious resort room with two beds, blue sofa, wall-mounted TV, and balcony overlooking grounds with pink flowers.
Bathroom with dual white sinks, decorative-framed mirror, marble walls, and glass-enclosed shower at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach.
Private balcony with two white chairs and small table overlooking whitewashed resort buildings, palm trees, and minaret in Morocco.
Room categories at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
SuiteOccupancySizeBedroomsAspect
Junior Suite Pool ViewNot published344 ft²321 bedroomPool view
Double Sea View BeachfrontNot published346 ft²321 bedroomSea view
Family RoomNot published366 ft²341 bedroomNot stated

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 0 of 0 max

The research file · Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

Before you book

Six things the research turned up about Iberostar Waves Founty Beach that the brochure does not say.

  1. Iberostar Waves Founty Beach is a strong mainstream Agadir all-inclusive for families and couples who want beach access, buffet variety, and reliable activities.

  2. It is not a quiet boutique choice; the best fit is travelers who value resort programming and beachfront convenience.

  3. Hidden tips

    Use the Moroccan restaurant and snack bar to break up buffet repetition during longer stays.

  4. Plan lounger timing during peak periods because cabana and sunbed competition appears in recurring guest feedback.

  5. Things guests wish they had known

    The hotel is beachfront, but much of the appeal is also the long Agadir promenade rather than a secluded resort beach.

  6. The all-inclusive bar service is evidenced around local brands, so premium-drink expectations should be checked.

Most loved

4 themes
  • Beachfront location on Agadir promenade
  • Friendly staff and animation team
  • Varied buffet and Moroccan dining
  • Family-friendly Star Camp and pools

Most complained about

3 themes
  • Sunbed and cabana competition at busy times
  • Food quality can vary by expectation
  • Pool-count evidence differs between official and booking listings
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split

Direct Reddit coverage for the specific hotel is thin; broader Agadir traveler discussion and review platforms carry most of the usable guest-consensus signal.

What it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$107pp / night
$214 for two, all in · checked 4 Aug
Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $107 pp / night.
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Best time to visit

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.

Iberostar Waves Founty Beach by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average daily high64 degrees Fahrenheit68 degrees Fahrenheit73 degrees Fahrenheit77 degrees Fahrenheit84 degrees Fahrenheit93 degrees Fahrenheit100 degrees Fahrenheit100 degrees Fahrenheit91 degrees Fahrenheit82 degrees Fahrenheit73 degrees Fahrenheit66 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain days4 days4 days4 days3 days2 days1 day0 days0 days1 day3 days4 days4 days
VerdictCoolCoolBestBestBestFineFineFineBestBestBestCool

Getting there

Finding Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

Nearest airport
AGA · Agadir Al Massira Airport
Address
Chemin des Dunes BP 1039، Agadir 80000, Morocco
Phone
+212 5 28 84 44 44

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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.
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AGAAgadir Al Massira AirportResort
Before you fly

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)

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The vibe

Who it suits

Family8.5
Wellness7.8
Nightlife7.6

Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Iberostar Waves Founty Beach; the full set is above.

What we'd book around it

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Flights

Round trips to Morocco from about $666.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

ihg · reddit · booking · expedia · mapcarta · official · ihg_dining · tripadvisor · travelweekly
8.4

The six that set the score

Value8.4
Service8.6
Beach8.2
Dining8.2
Rooms8.0
Pools & Spa8.4

And 5 more we track

Family8.5
Wellness7.8
Nightlife7.6
Quiet7.2
Remote work7.0

Confidence is high across the board except rooms, pools & spa, wellness, nightlife, quiet and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

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Value8.4High confidence
Included Scope
8.3
Winter Sun Value
8.4
Guest Value Sentiment
8.5
Method: All inclusive price positioning and guest value analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · The SunVerified 16 July 2026
Service8.6High confidence
Animation Team
8.6
Restaurant Service
8.1
Staff Friendliness
8.8
Method: Review platform service sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Booking.com · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026
Beach8.2High confidence
Crowding
7.6
Sand Quality
8.2
Swimmability
7.8
Direct Beach Access
8.7
Method: Beachfront location and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026
Dining8.2High confidence
Snack Bar
8.0
Buffet Variety
8.3
Moroccan Restaurant
8.2
Local Drink Limitation
7.4
Method: Official dining scope and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · IHG · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026
Rooms8.0Medium confidence
Space
8.1
Views
8.0
Condition
7.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Method: Room product and cleanliness sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026
Pools & Spa8.4Medium confidence
Pool Count
8.2
Heated Pool
8.0
Family Pool Fit
8.4
Lounger Competition
7.2
Method: Pool count heated pool and guest sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026
Family8.5High confidence
Kids Club
8.7
Family Rooms
8.2
Teen Program
8.0
Beach Pool Fit
8.4
Method: Star camp ages and family facility analysisOfficial · IHG · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026
Wellness7.8Medium confidence
Hammam
8.0
Spa Access
8.0
Beach Setting
8.2
Method: Spa hammam and beach recovery analysisOfficial · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026
Nightlife7.6Medium confidence
Show Bar
7.8
Evening Entertainment
8.0
Outside Nightlife Access
6.8
Method: Show bar and evening entertainment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026
Quiet7.2Medium confidence
Promenade Setting
7.4
Resort Liveliness
7.0
Sunbed Competition Risk
6.8
Method: Family resort scale and guest noise sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · RedditVerified 16 July 2026
Remote work7.0Medium confidence
Free Wifi
7.2
Meeting Rooms
7.0
Quiet Work Risk
6.6
Method: Wifi and meeting room analysisOfficial · TravelWeeklyVerified 16 July 2026

What it does best

  • Clear all-inclusive evidence
  • Beachfront Agadir setting
  • Star Camp ages 4–17
  • Good value evidence

Where it costs you

  • Local-brand drink limitation
  • Pool-count discrepancy needs review
  • Sunbed competition risk
  • Thin Reddit-specific coverage
Palmprint methodology 1.0How we scoreWhat the Palmprint measures
What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay forStatus
Premium & à la carte diningOfficial all-inclusive/IHG plan includes buffet meals and snack bar; Antares availability should be confirmed by stay length and schedule.Included
Top-shelf liquorIHG all-inclusive details specify bar service with local brands.Partly included
Wi-FiOfficial/IHG amenity evidence lists free Wi-Fi.Included
Spa treatmentsSpa, hammam, massages and treatments are promoted but not evidenced as included.Costs extra
Kids' clubOfficial Star Camp children and teen activity programme is part of the resort offer.Included
Airport transfersNo transfer is included in the all-inclusive rate; airport transfers are only available at a surcharge, so guests arrange and pay for their own ride from Agadir Al Massira.Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this

For families

Bringing the kids to Iberostar Waves Founty Beach

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, ages 4–12
Drop-off care from
Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
Teen program
Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
Heated pools
Yes, confirmed heated
Beach for young swimmers
Gradual entry; watch the swell
Dinner reservations
Walk-in everywhere, no app battles
Questions parents ask
Does Iberostar Waves Founty Beach have a kids' club, and from what age?
Yes. Iberostar Waves Founty Beach runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4–12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Are the pools at Iberostar Waves Founty Beach heated?
Yes: pool heating is confirmed. That matters most December through February, when unheated pools in the region can be too cold for small children.
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