Tikida Golf Palace

Tikida Golf Palace is a five-star boutique hotel in Agadir, Morocco, set among eucalyptus trees at the heart of the 36-hole Golf du Soleil. It is Agadir's only golf resort, and its Arab-Andalusian architecture and Moroccan decorative arts give the interiors a warm, refined character. The hotel does not publish a board basis, so confirm your meal arrangements when you book.

The hotel has 49 rooms and suites in three types, each with a balcony or terrace and a view of the pool or the golf course. Junior Suites are decorated with Moroccan paintings and artworks and look over the greenery of the Golf du Soleil. Four Prestige Suites have a bedroom separate from the living room, which suits honeymooners. The Royal Suite has two bedrooms joined by a large living room, each with its own bathroom. Every suite has air conditioning, a minibar, a flat screen satellite TV, a safe, a desk and large wardrobes, while bathrooms combine a bath and shower with a separate toilet.

Golf is the main draw. Golf du Soleil has two 18-hole courses, the Championship course and the Tikida course. The Championship course hosts Challenge Tour and EPD Tour events, with wide fairways and well-defended greens, and remains accessible to beginners. The Tikida course was recently renovated and undulates through eucalyptus trees. The David Leadbetter Academy and its PGA Pro offer lessons for beginners and for players refining their swing, plus a practice range, caddies, carts and club rental. Evenings bring musical dinners and the jazz bar.

Spa by Natus & Sothys, known as Spa Sothys, is described as a haven of peace inspired by Oriental heritage. You can use the indoor pool and whirlpool, or book personalised massages after a morning on the course. Three packages are published, Perles du Maroc, Oasis orientale and Cérémonie orientale. Suites look over the hotel's swimming pool or the golf course, so water is never far from your balcony.

La Table du Golf is the hotel's restaurant, serving Moroccan and international dishes with Mediterranean influences and a focus on local ingredients. Breakfast runs from 7am to 10am, lunch from 12pm to 5pm and dinner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The terrace looks over the golf course, while the interior is quiet and well suited to an intimate dinner. The hotel also hosts musical dinners and dinner shows. The cosy, jazzy bar is open from 10am to 11pm and gives you somewhere unhurried for a drink.

Two excursions are listed by the hotel. The Tiout Valley day takes you to Little Marrakech to see its ramparts and small souk, then past a palm grove between villages of red ochre houses, finishing with lunch at the home of a local host. Souss Massa National Park lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Souss region and is home to many rare and protected bird species. The hotel does not publish distances to the airport, beach or town centre, so ask when you book.