Tikida Golf Palace

Set within the 120 hectare Golf du Soleil estate on Route de Bensergao, Tikida Golf Palace is a five-star boutique base for an Agadir break built around time on the course. Eucalyptus woodland surrounds the hotel, while Moroccan craftwork and Arab-Andalusian design shape the feel of the interiors. There are 49 spacious 60 square metre rooms, all looking towards either the pool or the golf, with balconies or terraces providing a quiet place to sit after a round. With two 18-hole courses at the resort, practice and clubhouse facilities close by, and Agadir beach around 3.7 miles away, days can be as golf focused or as leisurely as you choose.

The Championship Course gives players room from the tee on its wider fairways, but defended greens and carefully placed bunkers mean approaches need thought. It has welcomed tournaments from the Ladies European Tour, Challenge Tour and EPD Tour, yet remains an approachable round for golfers finding their feet as well as lower handicap players. The refurbished Tikida Course takes a different line through the eucalyptus, asking for more precision as hazards come into play throughout the round. Qualified professional tuition, structured training sessions, a pro shop and the clubhouse restaurant mean the golf operation is well set up for a first warm up, a lesson or a post-round drink.

La Table du Golf has a terrace overlooking the fairways and serves Moroccan, Mediterranean and international dishes from breakfast through dinner. The bar remains open until 11pm, while musical dinners and dinner shows give certain evenings a little more pace. For a rest day, Spa by Natus & Sothys includes an indoor pool, whirlpool and tailored massage treatments. Prestige Suites offer 120 square metres with a separate bedroom and sitting room, while the 180 square metre Royal Suite has two bedrooms either side of its large lounge. Agadir Airport is the convenient arrival point, and Souss-Massa National Park is roughly 3.1 miles from the hotel.