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Despite its premium pricing by Moroccan standards, this hotel fails to deliver a true five-star experience. Service is slow, inconsistent, and often inattentive, with management appearing overly focused on delegation rather than actively supporting operations. A more hands-on leadership approach is clearly needed. The beach service was particularly poor, with staff rarely engaging guests and even displaying unprofessional behaviour during a heated staff dispute. The adults’ pool area also felt neglected, with disengaged lifeguards and little effort to manage sunbeds or maintain cleanliness. Dining lacked consistency, from unclear service standards to disorganised breakfast operations, where guests were left confused and staff appeared idle. The ongoing issue of birds entering indoor dining areas further detracts from the experience. While food quality is generally good, prices are high compared to better local alternatives. Water pricing is excessive, especially given prior communication suggesting it would be complimentary. In a hot climate, the lack of accessible free water feels particularly unreasonable. Overall, while the property is visually impressive, service shortcomings significantly undermine the experience. With stronger leadership and clearer standards, the hotel has potential, but currently falls short of expectations.

Exelent

The place was spotless, amenities galore and the abundant staff are genuinely friendly and helpful; we couldn’t fault any of them. The food was mostly good, with breakfast being the highlight; not so what we referred to “the canteen”, a restaurant so devoid of soul and anything soft that might stop the noise reverberating until your teeth chatter.

Clean, friendly, great food. Reception staff were excellent

Excellent

Staff were lovely. Everywhere was clean. Food was expensive for the area but still good value coming from the UK