Pickalbatros Palais Des Roses Agadir

Pickalbatros Palais Des Roses Agadir is a five-star beachfront hotel in the Zone Balneaire of Agadir, on Morocco's Atlantic coast. It pairs Moroccan hospitality with the scale of 430 rooms, so you have the choice of a larger resort while the setting keeps its traditional character. Rooms look out over the ocean or the gardens, and the hotel suits couples, families and friends who want one base with plenty on site and the souks and historic attractions of Agadir within reach.

The hotel has 430 rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace and views of the ocean or the gardens. Choose a Standard Room, a Deluxe Room with garden, pool, ocean or sea and pool views, or a Deluxe Room with direct pool access for adults only. Families can look to the Deluxe Family Room and the Family Suite, while the Deluxe Suite adds a separate living room. Rooms include air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, and several add a minibar. Suites come with dedicated butler service and access to the VIP lounge.

Padel is on offer at the Padel Court, and darts and boccia add some friendly competition between swims. The gym and the Kids Aqua Park give adults and children their own places to be active, while the two pools and the beach suit slower afternoons. Wi-Fi runs throughout the resort, so you can stay in touch from the terrace or the sun lounger as easily as from your room.

Two outdoor pools, described as lagoon-style, give you room to swim or settle on a sun-soaked terrace, and the Kids Aqua Park adds colourful slides, water games and splash zones for younger swimmers. The Wellness Spa offers massages, hammam rituals and facials, so a rest day can be built around the treatments you choose. The well-equipped gym covers cardio and strength training for those who like to keep a routine on holiday.

Nine venues give each day its own rhythm. Of the six restaurants, Tagin Restaurant serves Moroccan classics such as slow-cooked tagines and couscous, Blue Restaurant focuses on seafood, and Mediterranean Restaurant offers coastal-inspired dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Culina Restaurant adds a wider range of Moroccan and international dishes, the Food Court suits casual family meals, and the Bakery offers pastries, breads and cakes through the day. Three bars complete the line-up: the Lobby Bar for a pre-dinner drink, the Beach Bar for tropical cocktails by the sea, and the Colombus Bar.

The hotel stands on Agadir's beachfront and gives you access to a public beach, so a walk to the sea needs no planning. The hotel's own page points to the vibrant souks and historic attractions nearby, which makes it easy to pair resort days with time in the city. The 24-hour front desk and concierge service can help with outings, and luggage storage is available on the day you leave.