Getting to the guesthouse
Where is Auberge Pied du Siroua?
In the village of Tagmoute, near Taliouine, at the foot of Jebel Siroua. Address: Douar Tagmout (Tagmoute), Assaïs, 80000 Taliouine, Taroudant province, Morocco. Coming from Ouarzazate towards Taliouine: 17 km after the village of Tinfat, turn off towards the Assaïs souk, then turn left: the guesthouse is 4 km from the main road, in the first village, Tagmoute. Full details on the Getting here page.
Is the access road passable by car? And at night?
Ask Houcine about the state of the road at the time of your visit, especially in a low car or a camper van, and after heavy rain. The first time, it is best to arrive before dark.
Can you arrange a transfer to the guesthouse?
Ask Houcine, telling him where you are starting from (Taliouine, Ouarzazate, Agadir, Marrakech…) and the date and time of your arrival: he will tell you whether it is possible and at what price. Taliouine is served by buses and grands taxis (shared taxis).
Booking and prices
How do I book? Do I have to pay online?
Send a request from the Booking page, or message Houcine on WhatsApp. The request is free and without commitment, and no payment is asked for on the website: Houcine checks availability and confirms your booking by email.
Is the price per person or per room?
Per room and per night. It includes half board: dinner and breakfast. Rooms are available from €26 per night. See the rooms and rates.
Rooms, meals and facilities
What does half board include?
Dinner and breakfast, included in the price of the room. Lunch and drinks can be ordered from the restaurant menu.
Do the rooms have a private bathroom?
The Saffron room has its own shower room. For the other rooms, ask Houcine when you book.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, facing the mountains. To find out whether it is open on your dates, write to Houcine.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, the guesthouse has Wi-Fi.
Do you welcome children?
Yes. The family rooms sleep up to 6 people, and the double room has an extra bed for a child. For a baby cot, ask Houcine. During your stay, you can visit the guesthouse farm: sheep, rabbits and a vegetable garden.
Can we eat at the restaurant without staying at the guesthouse?
Yes, if you book: let Houcine know the day, the time and the number of people. See the restaurant menu.
Do you offer vegetarian meals?
The menu includes a vegetable tagine. For a special diet (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies), let Houcine know when you book.
Treks, saffron and seasons
Do you organise treks in the Siroua?
Yes, with a local guide: a half-day walk, a full day, a trek of several days or the climb to the summit of Jebel Siroua (3,304 m). Routes, durations and prices on request. See the Siroua trek page.
When is the saffron harvest? Can we see it?
In autumn, roughly from mid-October to mid-November, very early in the morning. The saffron gardens are right next to the guesthouse. To join in the picking on your dates, ask Houcine. In Taliouine, cooperatives and the Maison du Safran also welcome visitors. See Taliouine saffron.
When is the Taliouine saffron festival?
Usually in November. The 2025 festival, the 16th, took place from 20 to 23 November. The 2026 dates are still to be confirmed: ask Houcine. See also festivals and events around Taliouine.
What is the best time of year to come?
For hiking, spring and autumn. Autumn is also saffron season. In summer, the days are hot: you walk early in the morning. In winter, it is cold at altitude, especially at night.
Can we buy saffron and local produce?
Yes. In the village, some of the local produce is sold on the spot (saffron, honey, olive oil, almonds, aromatic herbs), as well as handicrafts: ask Houcine. In Taliouine, the saffron cooperatives also have their own shops.
Groups and tour operators
Do you welcome groups and trekking agencies?
Yes. The guesthouse has 21 rooms, for 54 people in total, on a half-board basis. Group rates are available on request. See the Groups and tour operators page.