Robinson Cabo Verde or Agadir?

Robinson Cabo Verde or Agadir? Cape Verde or Morocco?

Since we visited the Robinson Club Agadir this year (2023), I would like to make a comparison with the Robinson Club Cabo Verde. After all, due to their geographical location, both clubs are well suited to escape the German winter and enjoy some sun.

Travel Time Cape Verde and Morocco

We spent the last two weeks of November at each club. 2022 in Cape Verde and 2023 in Club Agadir. A significant difference was the night temperatures. While it was still around 20°C on Sal, it was much cooler in Agadir at 12°C. As a result, the outdoor tables and chairs were damp in the morning, and since there were hardly any sunny spots on the terrace at that time of day, it was too cold for breakfast in the fresh air in Agadir.

It was better for dinner, but a warmer jacket was a must. We ate outside the first couple of nights and then preferred the restaurant. For me, the Club Cabo Verde is ahead in this respect.

During the day, it was enjoyable in Agadir, with about 22°C in the shade. Ideal conditions, especially for the many golfers. The weather was also perfect for my daily runs. In my swimsuit on the beach, it could have been a few degrees warmer. The wind sometimes made it a bit chilly, at least in the shade. 

The rooms in comparison

The rooms in both clubs are very nice and spacious. The ones in Cabo Verde are a bit more modern, and the ones in Morocco are a bit bigger.

In Club Cabo Verde, we had a room on the second floor with a garden view. The only thing that bothered me about the room was the bathroom design. The sink was open to the room, and there was only a frosted glass sliding door to the toilet, which left significant gaps all around. A late-night visit to the bathroom by your partner inevitably interrupts your sleep. I travel a lot, and this, in my opinion, nonsensical bathroom design is unfortunately common in many modern hotels.

The WLAN in our room was suitable in both clubs. In Agadir, we kept losing the connection in the public areas. I suspect that the infrastructure was overloaded with the number of guests there. The reception itself was fine.

At Club Agadir, we had a room with a side sea view in the Atlas block (2nd floor). I liked the layout better. The toilet was separate, and the bathroom could be used optimally. The condition of the room was excellent, and there was even a tiny fridge. Unfortunately, we got a room where there was no sun at all. So, the balcony was unusable for us at this time of the year. If we go to Agadir again, we will use the preferred room option in front of Robinson. More on that in the next section. 

Comparison of club facilities

The Robinson Club in Agadir is much larger than the one in Sal and very long-shaped. We had the misfortune of staying in the Atlas building, the farthest from the beach. To get from there to the beach or to lunch, you had to walk for a while. So next time I would pay the extra €15 per day for the room of my choice. A room between the pool and the beach with morning sun would be my choice.

On Sal, the whole club is laid out in a horseshoe shape around the pools and open to the beach. Walking distances are short, and it doesn’t matter where you stay. On Sal you have large lawns around the relaxation pool, in Agadir everything is paved. During our trip, only the upper pool in Agadir was usable, as it was the only one that was heated. The cool 18°C in the lower pool was only for the very hardy.

The gardens along the path to the beach in Agadir were well-maintained and offered a great panorama of the dunes behind them. 

Entertainment, animation, and sports

Unlike the club in Cape Verde, Robinson Agadir has a theater and a disco. During our stay, there were two shows in the theater, one and one night, and the disco opened later. We didn’t take advantage of this, and since the average age of the guests in Agadir was at least ten years older than on Sal, I doubt it was a long party.

The quality of the two shows in the theater was OK, but not on the same level as the shows on the AIDA. But maybe we were too spoiled by our summer vacation. After all, the Robins put on the show here, and it was very nice.

The daytime entertainment in both clubs was discreet and never intrusive. The exercise program was comparably good at both clubs. At Sal, the open group fitness room on the beach is a highlight. The sundowners on the beach and by the pool were made with more love at Cape Verde than on the roof terrace at Club Agadir. 

While the club on Sal is for adults only, families can vacation in Agadir. During our stay, there were very few parents with children who were not of school age. You hardly noticed them in the children’s disco after dinner.

Food Morocco vs. Cape Verde

The food in both clubs was great! We had nothing to complain about here and no gastrointestinal problems in Morocco. The food is always freshly cooked behind the counter, and you are served ready-made dishes – often with local specialties. Of course, there is also the classic buffet with spaghetti bolognese, schnitzel, and chips. The lunch menu in Agadir was more extensive, and the beach restaurant was excellent.

The “surcharges” on many drinks bothered me at Club Agadir. The selection of long drinks and cocktails was much more limited than at Sal. For example, while the caipirinha was included in the all-inclusive price at Sal, you had to pay almost 10 euros for it at Agadir. I think that’s outrageous, considering the base price that Robinson charges! Regarding price, ten days in Agadir was about €1,000 cheaper per person than 11 days in Cape Verde, mainly due to the much longer flight. Nevertheless, I found the all-inclusive drinks selection in Agadir to be too small and the surcharges too high. At the terrace parties, the bartender stood on his legs at the specially set up stand. We were indeed not alone in this opinion. 

Surroundings of the Robinson Clubs

The beach at both clubs is fantastic. You can walk for miles on the sand. Sal and Agadir have promenades that start near the clubs and lead to the nearest town. These are great places to stroll and enjoy a cold drink.

Agadir, the nearest town, is considerably larger than Santa Maria on Sal and, therefore, has more to offer regarding leisure activities. A beautiful marina with small cafes and restaurants, bowling, go-karting, the cable car up to the fortress, and much more. In Santa Maria, everything is concentrated around the old pier. But with a unique flair.

There are also more places to visit in Morocco than on Sal, where you can easily see everything in a day trip. The four golf courses in the area ensure that the Robinson Club Agadir is well attended. 

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