Riu Tikida Beach

"We had a wonderful time at this hotel. The hotel has a wonderful setting, with the promenade a few steps away and the pool area is lovely. We were also very lucky to have some amazing weather. We also thought the food was excellent, especially the different varieties of fish on offer. The rooms are lovely, we were put in a room overlooking a hotel that was being renovated, when I asked if we could be moved, nothing was too much trouble and they did indeed move us to a room on the opposite side of the hotel overlooking the pool. The entertainment was hit and miss, we also enjoyed the dance troop and the band on our last night, but the other evenings were not so good, we do feel this is an area that can be improved. In summary, we loved our stay here and are already looking to book again."

"The good? This hotel is lovely. Well laid out, huge pool (not heated so too cold to actually get in in Feb), lots of lounger space, nice staff. The rooms are large and have everything you need but also have those glass bathroom doors that don’t close so not great if you’re with friends. The place is clean, there’s lots of indoor seating. The souk. Huge and Deffs worth a £5 taxi ride. The not so good? The food. There’s plenty of it but it all tastes so bland. The daily tangine was plain and watery and most meat was cooked til it was dry as a bone. Decent pizza. Panini a life saver. Huge selection of deserts that look beautiful but have zero flavour of anything. Think dust. Ok ice cream. The beach. This is a surf beach with rollers coming in off the Atlantic. There are no gentle lapping waves and you won’t be getting in without a wetsuit and a rescue jet ski. The worst? The bar selection. There is ONE brand of wine available in white, rose or red. Think vinegar. I’ve no idea how the French guests didn’t riot. There is one local lager on tap which left a soapy taste. No other options. The cocktails are all premixed in jugs, all taste the same (tooth fizzing sweet) and are made using some sort of diluting juice - the fruit juice has never actually been inside a fruit. The beach walkway is nice but there’s nothing round about to walk to unless half built concrete structures are your thing. The ‘marina’ looked abandoned. In summary. This is the only all inclusive holiday I’ve gone on and LOST weight. 2lb off. Move over mounjaro."

"We have just returned from our third February stay at the Hotel Riu Tikida Beach, and once again the overall experience was very positive. The hotel itself is beautifully maintained and the staff throughout are consistently friendly, professional, and welcoming. Our bedroom was excellent — spacious, comfortable, and kept in immaculate condition. The housekeeping team did a very thorough clean every day, fresh towels were provided daily, and the minibar was replenished regularly with soft drinks. The bedding was also extremely comfortable, which made for a very relaxing stay. The pool area is very well maintained and a lovely place to spend the afternoon. We stayed on an all-inclusive basis and the food was consistently very good throughout our stay. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner offered plenty of choice and variety, and the restaurant staff were always attentive and helpful. As always, the Moroccan hospitality was warm and genuine, and we were fortunate to enjoy excellent February weather. However, the one area where the hotel fell short this year was the evening entertainment. One night featured a dance troupe who were excellent and very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the entertainment on the other nights was disappointing and well below the standard we experienced during our previous two visits. One singer in particular struggled with the songs and even got some lyrics wrong, which made the performances difficult to enjoy. Activities such as musical bingo also felt rather basic and not really what one would expect from a four-star hotel. Another issue was the seating in the bar and entertainment area. Many of the chairs were very low and quite worn, with little padding left, which made them uncomfortable, particularly for the age group the hotel tends to attract at this time of year. It is a pity, because in most other respects the hotel excels. The rooms, cleanliness, food, facilities, and staff are all excellent, creating a very enjoyable holiday experience. However, the evening programme is an important part of the overall stay, especially during a week-long visit. We will certainly return to Morocco again next year, as it is a destination we enjoy very much. However, unless the evening entertainment and seating arrangements are improved, we would probably choose a different hotel next time. It would be wonderful to see the standard of entertainment return to the level we experienced during our first two stays, as the hotel otherwise provides a fantastic holiday experience."