Sunrise over the valley
From the terrace, the sun first touches the ridges, then the rooftops of Tagmoute. With a hot cup of tea in your hands, it is the time to meditate, or simply to watch.
Relaxing and meditating, far from the city
A quiet break at the foot of the Siroua
A Berber village near Taliouine, a terrace facing the mountains, Saïd's cooking: here, life slows down. Meditate at sunrise, laze by the pool, walk at an easy pace, and leave the city far behind.
A nature and relaxation break in Morocco, away from the crowds
No set programme: the guesthouse gives you time, and the valley does the rest. Dinner and breakfast are included in the price of the room.
The quiet of the village
No traffic and no crowds: the sounds of the village, a donkey in the distance, the wind in the trees. The nights are quiet, and you wake up without an alarm.
A view of the mountains
Above the rammed-earth houses, your gaze runs all the way to the ridges of the Siroua. They change colour all day long, from the gold of the morning to the pink of the evening.
Saïd's cooking
The ftour beldi (traditional breakfast) with its tafarnout bread in the sun, saffron tagines and couscous in the evening: home cooking that travellers often mention in their reviews.
Meditate and unwind, at your own pace
No classes and no timetable: everyone finds their own spot and their own moment.
- Meditate on the terrace facing the Siroua, at sunrise or at dusk.
- Walk at an easy pace through the palm grove and along the river: the walks start from the guesthouse, with little climbing.
- Read by the pool in the shade of the fruit trees in the garden.
- Take a nap no alarm and no schedule: nobody is waiting for you.
- Have Moroccan tea as the mountains turn pink and the village lights come on.
A day at the foot of the Siroua
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Morning
The sun comes down over the village
It first touches the ridges, then the rooftops of Tagmoute. By the pool, Saïd's ftour beldi is waiting for you in the sun: aghroum n'tafarnout, the Amazigh bread baked on stones from the river in the earthen oven, still warm, with Moroccan tea and orange juice. Fancy olive oil, amlou or honey? Ask Saïd what there is that morning.
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Daytime
Walk at an easy pace, or do nothing at all
A walk through the palm grove and along the river, starting from the guesthouse, the rammed-earth lanes of the village or, with a guide, the Tislit Gorges and the great cliff where eagles nest… Or stay by the water with a book, in the shade of the garden.
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Evening
Golden hour on the terrace
The pink wall holds on to the warmth of the day: it is the moment to ask Saïd for a strong coffee or a tea. Across the valley, the mountains turn pink and mauve, the village lights come on one by one, and around the pool the string lights start to dance on the water.
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Night
Night falls over the Siroua
After the Berber dinner with saffron cooked by Saïd, the garden goes to sleep: the palm tree stays in the light, the mountains become shadows, and the calm settles in. All that is left is to look up at the sky.
Walks and hikes around Tagmoute The Siroua trek with a guide The village of Tagmoute The restaurant menu
They found peace and quiet here
« Lever de soleil avec une vue splendide. Auberge au calme avec un personnel aussi gentil que compétent. »
“Sunrise with a splendid view. A quiet guesthouse, with staff as kind as they are competent.” (translated from French)
« […] une magnifique vue et un très bon cuisinier, je recommande vivement. La piscine 🤩, des arbres fruitiers, tout pour un bon état d'âme. »
“[…] a magnificent view and a very good cook, I highly recommend it. The pool 🤩, fruit trees, everything for a good frame of mind.” (translated from French)
Your questions
Where can I have a relaxing break in Morocco, away from the crowds?
At the foot of the Siroua massif, in Tagmoute, near Taliouine: a Berber village in the Anti-Atlas, in saffron country, between Ouarzazate and Taliouine. Auberge Pied du Siroua welcomes its guests there as family, in peace and quiet.
Can I meditate or do yoga at the guesthouse?
Yes, on your own: the terrace facing the mountains and the garden lend themselves to it, at sunrise as well as in the evening. The guesthouse does not offer classes: bring your mat, and go at your own pace.
What is there to do on a relaxing break?
Nothing, if you like: that is what the pool, the garden and the terrace are for. Otherwise, easy walks from the guesthouse, the village and its people, the saffron, and hikes with a guide (the Tislit Gorges, the great cliff, the summit of the Siroua), to arrange with Houcine.
Is it cold at night?
Outside summer, the evenings are cool in the mountains: bring a jumper. Travellers say so in their reviews: the rooms have plenty of blankets and the showers are nice and hot.
How much does a relaxing break cost?
The price is that of the rooms, on a half-board basis: dinner and breakfast are included. Rates per room and per night are on the Rooms and rates page.
How do I get to the guesthouse?
The guesthouse is in the village of Tagmoute, in the commune of Assaïs, on the road between Ouarzazate and Taliouine. Detailed directions are on our Getting here page; if in doubt, ask Houcine on WhatsApp.
What is the best season?
Every season has its charm: in spring, the fields are green; in summer, the pool cools you down; in autumn, the saffron flowers around the village, and Taliouine holds its saffron festival.
How many nights should I plan?
Two or three nights at least: on the first day, you arrive; on the second, you slow down; on the third, you no longer want to leave.
Come and slow down at the foot of the Siroua
Choose your dates: Houcine Bahamou will reply to you personally, with no obligation.
Or call the guesthouse: +212 6 42 61 68 53 or +212 6 70 23 94 54
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