Royal Decameron Tafoukt Beach Hotel

Statement white pillars and arches make a first impression at this lively, all-inclusive property. Agadir's hotels are often dated, but decor here is mostly modern, with a few Arabian lanterns and intricate carvings providing some Moroccan charm. Bright-red cube seating pops in the atrium-style lobby with white marble floors and black ceiling and wrought-iron railings. Dining terraces overlooking the promenade are chic, but the pool's plastic loungers are a bit of a letdown. The animation team's enthusiasm and all-day activities are well-received by families, but less-suited to relax-minded guests. While the significant French guest presence are at home with the mostly French-speaking staff, international guests have been left feeling isolated. It's also worth mentioning that there are no elevators on-site. 

The hotel sits on the northern tip of Agadir's beach, and golden sands here stretch for miles. The parallel promenade is pleasant, and restaurants, fast-food joints, bars, and clubs are plentiful here. Many guests hire bikes or scooters, and these eliminate the need for taxis to nearby attractions. Agadir Medina's artisan workshops are a 10-minute drive, as are the Kasbah's fortifications, which date back to 1541. It's the same distance to Souk El-Had, where over 3000 market stalls give a taste of Moroccan culture. Agadir Marina's boutiques are a 22-minute walk, or quicker drive. It's 45 minutes by car to Souss-Massa National Park, while Agadir International Airport is a 35-minute drive.

Neutral-tone rooms are modern, but on the plain side and showing some wear. The typical design includes charcoal tiled floors, black wooden furniture, white linens, and walls painted with white or a soft mustard yellow. Beds are often two twins pushed together, and have adjacent charging points. An armchair and coffee table come standard, as do a desk, phone, empty mini-fridge, and AC, but no tea- and coffee-making facilities are available. All rooms also have a flat-screen TV, although English channels are limited. Floor-to-ceiling windows keep rooms bright, and large wardrobes offer good storage, however, safes in these come with a charge. Sand-colored bathrooms provide a nice dose of color, and come equipped with shower/tub combos, large mirrors, and hairdryers, but toiletries are limited to soap bars. Furnished balconies vary in size, and larger ones have loungers. Expect mostly ocean or promenade views, although a few face the road. Note, some rooms are above the nightclub, and these can suffer from noise. Rooms can be fitted with cribs. There's no Wi-Fi in rooms, although a lucky few get a signal from the lobby.

The Royal Decameron Tafoukt Beach Hotel is an all-inclusive property with a ton of entertainment provided to keep the clientele of mostly French families busy. The main Atlantis restaurant offers buffet meals, from breakfasts with cooked and continental options, to Mexican and Moroccan themed nights, complete with live entertainment. Cafe del Mar's has attractive beach-facing terraces; its tagine fusions are creative, but get poor reviews. Hot teas accompany hookah pipes at Salon Marocain, as do rich silks, cushions, and lantern-flanked arches. Champions Bar's neon blues, sports screens, and pool table make it every inch the American bar, and it's open until late. For full-on partying, The Factory nightclub has live DJ sets, and doors here open to the public at midnight. Little ones are taken care of at the kids' club, which has indoor play areas, but activities are mostly outdoors, and likewise for adults. From cooking classes to water polo, there's never a dull moment. Guests can sunbathe by the unheated outdoor pool, though most guests head across the promenade to the private beach. Thatched parasols shade loungers here, and security does its best to fend off local vendors. A small, bright gym has various equipment that includes punching bags. Parking is free, and Wi-FI is free in the lobby and pool areas.