More Traveller Reviews of Igoudar Apartments
Great value for early sun.
from Notoriety_Persians
The Igoudar is a great value unpretentious apartment hotel, with friendly staff and many repeat visitors (including ourselves). Weather is great late March onwards and the hotel uncrowded, possibly too quiet for some. Prices vary enormously between operators so shop around/haggle with high street resellers for the best bargains. The photos on this and the Expedia site are a very accurate representation of the hotel and rooms. The small entrance belies a vast sprawling complex behind and above the shops on the road, but the "souk"-like layout makes it seem much smaller and more private, though you are bound to get lost. Rooms higher up mostly have more privacy and better terraces/views but are a stiff climb after that night on the town. Hotel is definitely a no-no for anyone with a walking disability. We also recommend the Jazz Restaurant below the hotel for that night out - both for food and music. Pricey by Agadir standards but pretty OK by UK reckoning. Don't dis the guy in the shop by the entrance. If I had to work there 13 hours a day 7 days a week I'd be miserable at times too. He's only making a living and we're millionaires next to him. A few words of Arabic ("shukran", "hubz") and a smile and he can be quite helpful. Agadir is not your traditional Morocco, but has the advantage of a beachside and low latitude location. Try a visit to the small town museum on the modern square if the weather clouds over in March for a view of a very different way of life. Otherwise trips to the mud walled town of Taroudant and the berber village of Tioute where tourism are only just beginning are well worth it. Check out the goats up the argan trees en route, but don't forget to tip the lads who put them there! We're back at the Igoudar in 2006. (Please feed the cats for us - don't worry if you don't like cats, there aren't many and they only turn up if you encourage them!) Tony and Kath UK.
Basic, clean and central
from sean
Stayed from 17th - 24th September 2005. Maid service daily with a change of towels. Receptioin and staff very friendly and helpful. A fused bulb was replaced immediately. Enough room in the apartment which was kept clean by maids. It was central to the beach and restaurants. Uniprix shop only 15 minutes walk away. A little supermarket to the left of the hotel was handy for a few items. Went to Marreskesk for an overnight. Stayed in the Hotel Farah just a few minutes from the square. Beautiful room and food. Ate at Jardin d'eau, The Scala, Mimi. They were all good. The Scala probably was the best while Mimi had good food at a cheap rate. Would definitely go again.
Fantastic!
from A TripAdvisor Member
Hotel and staff were fantasic. My husband and I went with our 3 year old daughter (who got more attention from the locals that your could ever imagine - to the point of being damn near famous!). Would hightly recommend Le Jazz Restaurant. The staff are extreamly helpful and friendly, the food is fantastic every time (especially the chocolate mousse and the creme brulee). But best of all is the singer, Otman Lahlou, who made our daughters holiday by singing and dancing with her. He has the most amazing voice and the pianist is pretty fantastic too. Recommend the trip on the catamaran - out of this world, fantasic food - amazing. Would not recommend Marakech - we went on the 1day and were dragged around like school kids to places we didn't want to see with no time to explore ourselves. The souk we went to was an eye-opener with people welding and grinding in the middle of the street - we walked through what looked like 'barter town' in 'mad max' - unbelieveable. I guess not all tours are alike, so would recommend you get an itinerary of the day before you book. All in all, amazing place, fantasitc people. Will definatly go again! Best holiday we've ever had.
nice hotel-but
from A TripAdvisor Member
Hi-just back(now-today-just unpacked-there this morning!!!) I agree with a lot of the other remarks-hotel fine,staff friendly.location good-but also pool music too loud and obtrusive-I get the impression that the music is the fave of the pool staff-I don't really need American gangsta rap when I'm chillin out-wtch out for the local shops I was charged 15 Dh (£1) for half a litre of milk in a shop just outside the complex(backing on to the hotel)when the shop owner found we were only buying milk!! if you're buying clothes fine Uni prix on Boulevard de 20 Aout -I've seen the local shop keepers in there shopping for there own shops ..............abd will someone plse strangle that bloody parrot thats on all night!!!
basic, but ok
from A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed for 15 days in Igoudar. The apartements are basic, but good enough and clean. No insects in sight! Small kitchenette, but nobody uses it for heavy cooking. Just fot making tea and coffee. Nice people at the reception. They clean the room every day and leave fresh towels. Only minor negative feeling: the swimming pool was a bit noisy. I don't need loud music and entertaining, but maybe others do... and there is always the very large beach around the corner! Good place to stay if you don't want a resort. Good price also... Herman the Netherlands
very good time
from 0ofiona0o
Both myself and a friend (two girls) stayed at the Igoudar for a week. We had the time of our lifes and would go back next year, but this time for longer and maybe travel round Morocco as we felt we only scratched the surface of this amazing country. The staff were very frinedly and would help with any advise on where to go, what to do and general area info.
a good one!
from morocco-beach-babe
I stayed at Igoudar with my parents in Feb. We got a great deal and were pleasantly surprised with the accomodation. The rooms were fairly big and very clean. The bathroom wasnt amazing but i've seen worse (being a student!) There were activities going on during the day such as waterpolo, races and a tug of war across the pool. There was also bingo and ping-pong at the poolside. The pool was average, it did have very 70's features which were a bit ugly, but there was a lot of people my age there so i had a great time joining in with the games. In the evening there were moroccan bands, a belly dancer and a snake charmer. They were all very good and i had the opportunity to hold a snake and belly dance, but not at the same time! We also did some karaoke there which was a laugh. There is lots to do in Agadir, jet-skiing and camel riding were the main highlights. All the people working at Igoudar are very friendly, and i got to know them well. Especially Chaveek! If any1 has a pic of him, do me a favour and e-mail it me plz! The steps didnt put me off like some ppl mentioned in the reviews, despite being right at the top! As my dad asked for a view! It was a lovely view and it wasnt difficult goin up them. Some ppl at the bottom said they had a view of a wall which i thought would be pretty awful. Overall it was a good hol and we were there i think at the same time as the Welsh guy who wrote the other review about the surfing! Do you remember watching us play the snooker tournament? That was another activity within the bar.
Does the job
from iclong
We got a cheap last minute package deal and booked the Igoudar for a week. We hired a car for the duration and used the apartment as a base - we ended up spending 4 nights there and 3 in other accommodation. The complex is well located in the middle of the tourist town and an easy stroll to the beach. Parking is on the street but is easy and safe. The apartment itself was basic but immaculately clean and obviously newly painted. The fittings and fittings were a bit dated but perfectly functional. The apartments are scattered in 4 or 5 storey blocks and there are steps everywhere - not too much of a bother to us as we were on the ground floor of our block but those on the upper floors must have been as fit as. The higher rooms have more chance of having a proper terrace but you pays your money and takes your choice. Possibly. The complex is kept clean and well maintained but there isn't much to soften the 60's architecture. The pool is fine and there are plenty of loungers - we didn't spend much time there as the beach bars rent out very comfortable sunbeds and parasols for £2.50 a day. There is daily water polo and bingo but also a non stop barrage of really bad music. These apartments are certainly not fancy but what they do they do perfectly adequately. Agadir is a good destination for those who don't want to follow the herds down to Greece. The food is good, the beach is fine and it is all cheap. Renting a car gives you the freedom to take off to some more Moroccan destinations - the driving is surprisingly easy, safe and civilized. You can then blow some of the money you save by staying at the Igoudar on a swanky suite at Les 3 Chameaux. If you get a flight only deal it costs about £30 a night rack rate which is no bargain.
Going back again next year
from A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed in Igoudar apartments first week in march. Going back again next year. Very happy with apartments. Very clean, beds were big enough plenty of pillows,blankets,towels. People very helpful if you wanted anything extra. We went as a bunch of 8 girls and had 2 apartments between us. Plenty of hot water, cups, plates. No tv but we didnt go to watch tv so that was fine. Apartment have a lovely private feel from them as they are all pointing in different directions. Only thing and this is not a fault but someone might need the info there is steps... we were on the second floor and had roughly 20 steps to manage only useful if steps are a problem. The other thing and this is for Agadir in general if you are allergic to cats the place is full of them. I like cats so this was not an issue. Over all very happy with them
Great trip
from A TripAdvisor Member
Recently visited Igoudar Apartments on a low budget surf trip with my girlfriend. Not really having found any reviews on it we were a bit unsure of what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. It's basic but clean. We had a great room - right at the top (100 steps) but was a nice size and had room for 4 to sleep in including a roof terrace and loungers althoguh we were out everyday so didn't use them. It's so cheap to eat out there that the kitchen wasn't used - it was pretty basic - a 2 ring affair but plenty of pots,utensils and a kettle and fridge. Alot of the rooms don't have views so we were lucky. The hot water takes a while to come on so leave the taps running. No stand up shower but a shower head and bath were ok. The grounds have ornage trees etc so it all looks nice. Bar area is ok, pool table, table tennis etc and entertainment on some nights with a view from the pool terrace of the beach at Agadir. The apartments are cleaned daily and fresh towels put out. The windows are single glazed so if you're roadside it can be noisy on certain nights. the hotel a couple of streets away seemed to ahve big local music nights on sun and thurs nights so I bought some ear plugs! The bar staff are great and reception are nice enough. There's a cash point outside the hotel and a super market with a grumpy man in a few doors down. Restaurants are plentiful and there's plenty of choice. The beach is about a 10 min walk way. The groundsmen and cleaning staff were all super friendly. checking in was a bit of nightmare as everyone turned up en mass! A safe key costs you about £10 for the week. Pillows were very lumpy! God knows what they stuff them with over there! ;) No tv's in the rooms so take your own entertainment. The bar area had a tv but they only showed football! There's a bar with SKY just down the road for the desperate! We paid about £210 in Feb 2005 - can't fault it. I'd give it a 3* rating. Stairs could be a problem if you're not feeling fit but they offered to re-house us. Had a great trip and scored some great waves, I'd go back.
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I went with a group of friends for two weeks and all i have to say is that it is the best holiday i have ever been too. There were many Moraccan families on thier hoildays aswell and we made many many good friends. If you come here as a group you have got to meet with the... more