Retour du riad El Aissi à Taroudant (merci)
by Thierry8334
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Je rentre tout juste du Riad-El-Aissi. J’ai juste envie de vous en parler donc n’allez surtout pas penser que c’est un coup de pub déguisé en faux témoignage…ou un faux témoignage déguisé en pub. Quand c’est mal je le dis, je le dis aussi quand bien aussi…
Je ne sais pas si vous connaissez cet établissement, mais dans cette région du Maroc, il est, avec la kasbah Tizourgane (sur la route d’aït-baha) et la Maison traditionnelle d’Oumesnat (…à Oumesnat…) un de mes établissements « coups de cœur ». Le GR le mentionne également et le site trip advisor totalise un bon nombre d’avis très positifs.
Ce qui marque d’entrée au Riad-el-Aissi, outre la jolie demeure qui se fait discrète derrière les orangers et les oliviers, c’est le doux magnétisme de la maîtresse des lieux « Latifa », qui fait preuve également d’un professionnalisme constant et d’une attention permanente sans faille pour le bien-être de ses hôtes, tout en sachant respecter votre intimité. Elle dispose d’une équipe discrète et efficace grâce à laquelle la qualité est toujours au Rendez-vous. Le rapport qualité/prix est incroyable.
Les chambres à prix doux, ont toutes un charme différent. Si à votre arrivée des chambres sont libres, Latifa vous proposera peut-être de choisir celle qui vous met au plus à l’aise. Le lieu en lui-même inspire également la sérénité. Ici on se réveille au chant des oiseaux. L’endroit est un havre de paix, d’un calme absolu et Latifa tient à la paisibilité de son établissement et insiste pour qu’il reste un lieu reposant. La jolie demeure est spacieuse, les chambres très jolies et d’une propreté impeccable. On s’y sent comme chez soi. La cuisine est d’excellente qualité (salades pour 10 à 15dh, couscous pour 50dh, brochettes etc…dessert offert) et le petit déjeuner que l’on peut prendre en terrasse, entouré de plantes exotiques est copieux…crêpes de deux sortes, yaourt, pain maison, confiture etc… .
Je vous recommande vivement cet établissement, et si j’ai décidé de revenir à Taroudant c’est principalement par Nostalgie pour ce Riad qui pour moi est digne de ce que l’on peut espérer de l’hospitalité Marocaine et de ce que l’on peut attendre d’un Riad. Bien entendu, j’apprécie aussi la ville de Taroudant et ses environs et les belles excursions qui s’offrent à vous au départ de cette ville.
Le riad se situe environ à 3 km du centre ville. Certains pourront trouver cela contraignant, mais on met gratuitement à votre disposition des vélos en bon état. On peut laisser son vélo à un gardien dans la ville pour seulement 2,5 dh en toute confiance et flâner tranquillement dans les ruelles. A Taroudant vous ne serez pas importunés comme à Marrakech par les rabatteurs en tout genre. Si vous atterrissez à Agadir, vous pouvez commander les services d’un chauffeur qui vous conduira confortablement j’usqu’à cette belle demeure.
L’établissement propose également une magnifique piscine, avec vu imprenable sur l’atlas…que demander de plus ?
C’est à chaque fois un déchirement de quitter les lieux. Je voudrais pouvoir y rester tout le temps. Si j’avais moi-même une maison d’hôtes au Maroc, je voudrais qu’elle soit aussi digne de ce nom et aussi remarquable que ce Riad-el-AISSI… Latifa, vous nous manquez et nous rêvons déjà de revenir dans votre belle maison. Merci pour tout.
2 ans que je n'y étais pas retourné, j'y ai retrouvé la même qualité... j'ai même encore plus apprécié... c'est rare.
Exact, c'était la seule petite (..mais vraiment petite ombre) au tableau, pas cool la piscine à côté du restau..
Maintenant c'est le top...
auriez-vous des adresses proposant la même qualité de prestation, le même rapport qualité prix, dans le style de ces "perles rares" ?
J'aime beaucoup baha-baha à N'KOB aussi, même si l'accueil de Latifa reste le meilleur qu'il m'ait été donné de connaître dans un établissement de cet acabit...
Merci de nous indiquer ce joli riad. Après l'avoir découvert sur internet, nous irons très certainement rendre visite à Latifa. Nous habitons El Jadida. Pour nous, ce sera une bonne idée de halte lors de nos périples à travers le Maroc.
c'est avec grand plaisir, vous trouverez également des avis sur le site "tripadvisor" ils sont unanimes...il y en a une bonne vingtaine... ça vaut le détour même si Taroudant n'est pas aussi "attrayante" que certaines autres villes ce cette région.
Je connais également l'adresse pour déguster avec un thé, d'excellentes patisseries faites par une charmante famille, pour à peine 30 DH les 500 gr, on est loin du prix de la 'patisserie des princes' à Marrakech...
elles sont succulentes 😉
Quel est le nom et l'adresse de cette excellente patisserie dont vous parlez ?.
Merci d'avance de votre réponse.
lol... c'est trop tentant n'est-ce pas ??? 😛
VOICI L'adresse AAMI JAMILA Bab zorgane n°84 TAROUDANT
quand vous arrivez du Hammam c'est sur votre gauche... sur votre droite si vous passez devant la mosqué qui elle est donc ... à votre "gauche"... ouille j'vous embrouille. une petite boutique avec une grande porte métallique de couleur bordeaux , deux tables en pvc blanc, 4 chaises. ça paye pas de mine, mais quel accueil derrière le présentoir... derrière un rideau à gauche, des femmes s'affairent à préparer les patisseries, elles glousseront un petit peu si votre mari est charmant à votre arrivée, mais sont très discrètes tout de même... une petite adresse charmante, découverte par hasard en sortant du hammam de la même rue... Les femmes seront toutes ravies de vous voir vous régaler de leurs mets... vous pouvez emporter bien entendu. Nous n'avons même pas demandé le prix avant d'acheter, nous avons été agréablement surpris de payer si peu... Pour le hammam, (traditionnel) Latifa du riad el aissi, vous donnera les indications, c'est pas du tout touristique et on s'occupera sérieusement de vous sans ces massages pour "touristes" comme à marrakech où on vous brise à colonne vertébrale... Reservez pour le riad tout de même...😉😉
VOICI L'adresse AAMI JAMILA Bab zorgane n°84 TAROUDANT
quand vous arrivez du Hammam c'est sur votre gauche... sur votre droite si vous passez devant la mosqué qui elle est donc ... à votre "gauche"... ouille j'vous embrouille. une petite boutique avec une grande porte métallique de couleur bordeaux , deux tables en pvc blanc, 4 chaises. ça paye pas de mine, mais quel accueil derrière le présentoir... derrière un rideau à gauche, des femmes s'affairent à préparer les patisseries, elles glousseront un petit peu si votre mari est charmant à votre arrivée, mais sont très discrètes tout de même... une petite adresse charmante, découverte par hasard en sortant du hammam de la même rue... Les femmes seront toutes ravies de vous voir vous régaler de leurs mets... vous pouvez emporter bien entendu. Nous n'avons même pas demandé le prix avant d'acheter, nous avons été agréablement surpris de payer si peu... Pour le hammam, (traditionnel) Latifa du riad el aissi, vous donnera les indications, c'est pas du tout touristique et on s'occupera sérieusement de vous sans ces massages pour "touristes" comme à marrakech où on vous brise à colonne vertébrale... Reservez pour le riad tout de même...😉😉
Merci de vos bien sympathiques renseignements
Peut-être à un de ces jours au Maroc...
Peut-être à un de ces jours au Maroc...
Bonjour Thierry
Je suis du même avis que toi et vous autres. Mais attention, Latifa est trés surveillée par les gens de Taroudants. Et oui, une réussite féminine fait énormément des envieux, et elle ne doit absolument pas faire d'erreur. Enfin, plutôt faire attention. La piscine un peu trop côté du vent.
Salut à vous.
"Mais attention, Latifa est trés surveillée par les gens de Taroudants. Et oui, une réussite féminine fait énormément des envieux, et elle ne doit absolument pas faire d'erreUR"
Elle m'a également fait part des jugements auxquels elle a du faire face lorsqu'elle s'est lancée dans cette aventure...et justement, elle n'a pas fait de sa maison d'hôtes un lieu de débauche ni un "bordel". Donc elle est extrêmement respectée à Taroudant pour avoir, dans le respect des traditions et de sa culture, donné un second souffle à la propriété de son grand père. cela dit de quoi souhaitez-vous nous mettre en garde par votre "mais attention..." ?
Elle a beaucoup de mérite et sa maison est une réussite à tout point de vue. Je ne pense pas que les voyageurs aient besoins de connaitre les ragots de la ville de Taroudant et encore moins besoins qu'on les alimente pour apprécier l'accueil de Latifa et son Riad. En tout cas ce n'est pas mon état d'esprit.
Des jaloux dites-vous ??? perso je pense surtout en premier à la concurrence...
Pardonnez moi, mais je ne saisis pas le but de votre intervention et votre appel à la vigilance... pourriez-vous préciser de quoi ou de qui nous devrions nous méfier ???
cordialement.
Elle m'a également fait part des jugements auxquels elle a du faire face lorsqu'elle s'est lancée dans cette aventure...et justement, elle n'a pas fait de sa maison d'hôtes un lieu de débauche ni un "bordel". Donc elle est extrêmement respectée à Taroudant pour avoir, dans le respect des traditions et de sa culture, donné un second souffle à la propriété de son grand père. cela dit de quoi souhaitez-vous nous mettre en garde par votre "mais attention..." ?
Elle a beaucoup de mérite et sa maison est une réussite à tout point de vue. Je ne pense pas que les voyageurs aient besoins de connaitre les ragots de la ville de Taroudant et encore moins besoins qu'on les alimente pour apprécier l'accueil de Latifa et son Riad. En tout cas ce n'est pas mon état d'esprit.
Des jaloux dites-vous ??? perso je pense surtout en premier à la concurrence...
Pardonnez moi, mais je ne saisis pas le but de votre intervention et votre appel à la vigilance... pourriez-vous préciser de quoi ou de qui nous devrions nous méfier ???
cordialement.
Attention, je pense que mes propos ont été mal interprétés. En aucun cas je visais les voyageurs et convives de Latifa. Seulement, et effectivement, la concurence et dure, et même parfois sévére. Les ragots de village sont étonant, toi qui connait bien la région, peut être as tu entendu des propos au sujet de Latifa. Mais je compatis à ton amour pour ce riad.
"Mais je compatis à ton amour pour ce riad"
Et moi, je compatis pour ta sagesse et ton discernement😉 Chapeau bas l'artiste😊!
Et moi, je compatis pour ta sagesse et ton discernement😉 Chapeau bas l'artiste😊!
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I’m reaching out to gather your thoughts on an itinerary (10 days... or more?) I’d like to do at the beginning of June 🙂.
Just so you know, I’m planning to do this trip solo (25 years old), using only public transport and just a backpack. I’ve already been to Marrakech and climbed Mount Toubkal two years ago...
I’ll be arriving in Tangier. Day 1-2: Explore the city center, hike around Cap Spartel... Day 3: Stop in Tetouan Day 4-5-6: Chefchaouen and a day hike in the Rif Mountains Day 6-7: Discover the city of Fes (I’ve heard so many great things!!) Day 8: Stop in Meknes and possibly visit the historic site of Volubilis Day 9-10: Rabat (I’ve heard mixed things... some good, some bad) After that, I have the choice of heading back to Tangier for my return flight... or going down to Agadir (also a possible return flight) and extending my trip by 5 days :)
From what I can tell, everything is well connected by bus (CTM) or train (ONCF). Another question: Is the vibe in Moroccan youth hostels for meeting people the same as what you’d find in Western Europe?
Thanks in advance for your replies and your kindness! 😊
Tickets for entry to Majorelle Garden are only issued online via an official site
(though there are fraudulent sites out there). On the official site, they ask for legitimate info
(name, nationality, etc.). What made me go "hmm" was the request for both an email address
AND a password (with confirmation). Is this normal?
Thanks for your replies.
Hi there, a group of girlfriends and I are heading to Tunisia. We’d love to know how much cash we should bring for 6 days, considering everything’s already paid for at the hotel. Thanks for your tips!
Hi everyone! :)
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu