Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie - All Inclusive

We had another really enjoyable stay at Tikida Palmeira. The grounds were neat and green, the room was big and clean, the staff were great, and the kids club was lovely for our baby. Our child especially loved the kids club, so a special shout-out to that team. The food was the one small downside: pretty average, much the same each day, and it could have been healthier. For example, the orange juice had sugar in it. We really enjoyed Nakheel restaurant, though. We’d recommend the resort for families, especially those with young children, and it also works if you don’t have kids. The other guests were kind and peaceful. Toward the end of our stay, when the French winter school holidays began, a lot of French people arrived. Quite a few were rude, cutting in line, not respecting people’s privacy, and smoking by the pool. That’s nothing to do with the lovely resort or its amazing staff, but it may be worth considering when planning around French school holidays.

We had fun on the tennis courts, and the hotel supplied rackets and balls. The Moroccan restaurant was our favorite place to eat. You won’t go hungry, though the buffets do get a bit repetitive. This was our second visit, and unfortunately the weather was the coldest and wettest it had been in five years. The main building has a warm bar where we found the best coffee on site. The indoor pool felt too cold and looked a bit worn and dated. It was too cold for the outdoor pool as well, but on sunny afternoons it was nice to sit outside by it.

The food had lots of choice and was kept fresh, and the hotel made a real effort for Halloween. The animation team were great fun. Our first room had a problem, but we were moved promptly and without any fuss. I was back with a friend, and the hotel was just as lovely as I remembered. The rooms are large and airy, and the service is top notch. We’d suggest making better use of the theatre and improving the entertainment. Maybe it was because it was later in the year, but it would make sense to have the kids’ entertainment earlier and save after 9pm for adults. The musician in the bar was great, though. A fantastic holiday.

Our room was huge, with a lovely outdoor area, and I’d stay here again if I returned to Marrakesh. The hotel was beautiful and well maintained, with friendly, welcoming staff. The main buffet really surprised me for an all-inclusive resort: the food was high quality, freshly cooked, replenished often, and there was plenty of variety.