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Upon
arrival
at
the
resort,
I
was
pleasantly
surprised
by
the
dedication
and
hard
work
of
the
waitstaff
and
cleaners.
They
were
not
only
attentive
but
also
exuded
a
genuine
sense
of
happiness,
which
added
to
the
positive
atmosphere
of
the
resort.
One
of
the
highlights
of
my
stay
was
the
resort's
exceptional
reception,
swimming
pools
and
sunbed
facilities.
The
pools
were
pristine,
and
there
was
an
abundance
of
comfortable
sunbeds,
making
it
easy
to
unwind
and
enjoy
the
Moroccan
sun.
In
terms
of
amenities,
the
resort
offered
an
impressive
selection
of
alcohol,
featuring
renowned
brands
like
Grant's
whisky
and
Jack
Daniels.
However,
I
must
note
some
areas
that
left
room
for
improvement.
The
rooms,
though
spacious,
showed
signs
of
wear
and
tear,
including
knocked-about
woodwork,
poor
sliding
doors,
and
outdated
bathroom
fittings
that
needed
attention.
The
patio
doors
had
broken
handles,
and
the
television,
placed
on
the
floor,
was
small
and
inconvenient
for
a
room
of
its
size.
The
air
conditioning
was
passable
but
not
very
effective,
and
the
toilet
flush
button
cover
was
broken.
On
the
dining
front,
the
food,
while
not
bad,
left
much
to
be
desired.
It
was
often
described
as
boring
and
repetitive,
lacking
the
quality
one
might
expect
from
a
5-star
hotel.
Food
items
were
sometimes
unlabeled,
creating
uncertainty,
and
there
was
a
concern
regarding
cross-contamination,
as
serving
spoons
were
limited,
and
guests
tended
to
use
the
same
spoon
for
various
items.
This
could
be
problematic
for
those
with
food
allergies.
After
a
few
days,
the
dining
experience
tended
to
become
monotonous.
The
resort
does
offer
two
al-a-carte
restaurants,
which
provide
a
nice
change
of
pace.
However,
during
my
visit,
I
found
that
the
food
was
served
cold,
and
the
steak
was
tough.
One
of
the
most
frustrating
aspects
of
my
stay
was
the
inconsistent
functionality
of
the
keycards.
On
a
daily
basis,
we
experienced
issues
with
the
keycards
not
working,
and
despite
various
attempts
to
ensure
they
were
kept
separate
from
phones
and
other
electronic
devices,
the
problem
persisted.
The
reception
staff
did
not
seem
to
acknowledge
or
apologize
for
the
inconvenience
of
having
to
walk
back
and
forth
from
the
room
to
reception
to
resolve
this
issue.
Furthermore,
when
it
came
to
entertainment
options,
there
was
a
lack
of
activities
for
teenage
kids.
With
only
two
table
tennis
tables
and
football
keepy
ups
available,
there
was
a
limited
range
of
options
to
keep
them
engaged.
With
its
geographical
position
relative
to
the
Canary
Islands,
I
found
myself
questioning
how
the
Riu
Tikida
Palace
Agadir
can
compete
with
them.
It
appears
that
this
resort
is
primarily
geared
toward
Muslim
or
Central
Moroccans
seeking
a
beach
holiday,
enjoying
halal
food,
visiting
local
mosques,
and
experiencing
the
freedom
for
women
to
wear
their
hijabs
and
walk
around
safely.
While
this
aspect
may
be
appealing
to
some,
it
may
not
align
with
the
expectations
of
all
travelers.
Furthermore,
the
access
to
the
beach
proved
to
be
a
challenging
and
uncomfortable
experience.
The
persistent
hawking
and
propositions
from
local
vendors
offering
various
goods
and
services,
such
as
hair
braiding,
camel
rides,
jetski
rentals,
and
more,
made
it
difficult
to
enjoy
a
peaceful
walk
or
even
a
browse
in
nearby
shops.
The
constant
pressure
to
buy
something,
even
if
you
had
no
interest,
made
it
intimidating
and
uncomfortable
for
my
wife
and
daughter,
and
they
did
not
feel
safe
going
for
a
walk
around
the
hotel
area.
Even
when
attempting
to
relax
on
the
sunbeds
near
the
boundary
of
the
hotel's
roped-off
section
of
the
beach,
salespeople
would
aggressively
try
to
make
a
sale.
This
constant
intrusion
into
personal
space
was
an
unwelcome
aspect
of
the
overall
experience,
and
guests
found
themselves
frequently
walking
on
camel
dung,
which
added
to
the
discomfort.
The
overall
impression
was
more
in
line
with
a
3.5-star
hotel,
and
it
appeared
that
the
resort
may
be
cutting
back
on
certain
aspects.
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