Paradis Plage Resort

Rooms

Spread throughout the resort in a linear stacking fashion, the immaculate suites come in three categories. Junior Suites consist of a spacious bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Larger Premium Suites have a separate living area, too, while Prestige Suites (where we stayed in great comfort) have two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room apiece. All have ocean views and a private terrace or balcony. In the interiors expect a light contemporary palette, sofabeds in the living rooms, white walls and marine-coloured cushions.

Well-designed bathrooms are shower only as a water-saving measure. A minibar is only provided on request, but you get bottled water and a kitchenette with fridge in each suite.

For larger families or parties of friends, there are four duplex one-bedroom Bungalows on the beachside of the resort, with small private gardens. Four Villas have three bedrooms each, plus a large kitchen-living area, and a terrace and garden. Both categories have direct beach access.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is a buffet affair in poolside Ocean restaurant, which, pleasingly, has exotic North African fare as well as a big continental spread. Pancakes and eggs are cooked to order. We were underwhelmed by coffee from a machine, otherwise we loved it all. If you're signed up to an early morning yoga session, fruit and juices are available by the yoga shala.

We enjoyed lunches at Le Lounge, a casual canopy-shrouded space by the pool, which serves all-day snacks such as club sandwiches, salads and bruschetta. There's bar food (think calamari, guacamole, burgers, pasta, pizza, salads, steak, fish) at The Chiringuito, the Surf House by the beach.

There are plenty of healthy options on dedicated menus, with vegan and gluten-free dishes: fresh-sounding meals include quinoa, broccoli, cherry tomato, tofu, chickpeas, sesame dressing, fresh coriander and chia seeds; and plenty of fruity desserts.

For dinner head to more upscale The 27 for beautifully presented Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on freshly-caught fish (think sea bream ceviche for starter or herb-crusted sea bass with cauliflower in a buerre blanc sauce). During high season, Ocean offers a delicious dinner buffet (we had a colourful chicken tagine one night).

All accommodation has a basic kitchenette with a fridge; pots and pans are provided on request. There's a small grocery store just outside the resort walls.

Features include:

• Bar
• Coffee maker
• Hob or stove
• Kids' meals
• Kitchenette
• Microwave
• Organic produce
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Many are here for the surfing, and if so, you'll not be disappointed. Book a lesson, hire wetsuits and boards on-site. Or head round the corner to famous surf beach Taghazout
  
• The daily ritual of an hour and 15 mins of yoga in the ocean-facing shala before breakfast was truly one of the highlights of my stay. There are scheduled classes three times a day (including sunset yoga) plus you can book private lessons in the studio
  
• The Paradise Ecospa is akin to a shrine: wonderful treatments using traditional locally sourced Moroccan products deployed expertly by super practitioners; a beautiful hammam; a colour-therapy relaxation room
  
• There's a very well-equipped gym specialising in Crossfit equipment. To relax afterwards, head to the Zen area with daybeds, a hammock and a bonfire
  
• Go pony-, horse- and camel-riding along the beach
  
• Day trips include to Agadir, Paradise Valley for waterfalls and rock pools, Taroudant (little Marrakech), Oued Massa Nature Reserve for excellent birding, and Essaouira
  
• Round off the day with a film in the outdoor cinema behind The Surf House bar or stargaze by the firepit

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Camel rides
• Hammam
• Horse riding
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Yoga

Kids

Kids under 12 stay for free and all accommodation has a kitchenette - useful for whipping up snacks and easy meals. We stayed here as a family of 4 and thought it was terrific; there was plenty of room for us all in our Prestige Suite. The kids enjoyed the child-friendly options at the restaurants, playing on the golden beach and in the playground, and our family surf lesson.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

Both Junior and Premium Suites can sleep a child, as can the duplex Bungalow Plage units. For families with 2 children, Prestige Suites have 2 bedrooms (1 kingsize, 1 twin). The 3-bedrooms villas with private terraces work best for larger families.

Cots Available

Distances:

• Airport: 50 minutes (Agadir)
• Hospital: 25 minutes' drive
• Shops: 5 minutes' walk

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Paradis Plage Resort is on the beach in the small town of Immi Ouaddar, on Morocco's Surf Coast, an hour north of Agadir.

By Air:
Fly to Agadir (30 minutes) or to Essaouira (2.5 hrs away). It is a 20 minute flight from Essaouira to Agadir.

From the Airport:
The resort can arrange a transfer, see Rates. Or you can hire a car if you want to see more of the region, here are our rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.

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