MOUNTAIN BIKINGTREKKINGHAMMAMFESTIVALSOUQHOTELHOTELActivities
The best way to see the beautiful surrounding countryside is by walking or cycling, and several
companies and guides offer mountain-biking and trekking trips. Operators have booths west of
Hôtel Salama. Tafraoute Aventure sells a basic colour map (Dh5) of the area; or you can pick
up a free black and white photocopy elsewhere.
Cycling
The palm-filled Aït Mansour gorges ( Click here ), leading towards the bald expanses of the
southern Anti Atlas, are a great destination. Au Coin des Nomades Offline map Google map (
0661 62 79 21) and Tafraoute Aventure Offline map Google map ( 0661 38 71 73; per day
Dh100) are good for maps, information or to book a trip. They hire out mountain bikes and
helmets, as does Tafraoute Quadbikes Offline map Google map ( 0670 40 93 84; per day
Dh50-80).
Trekking
Tafraoute and the Anti Atlas offer numerous possibilities for trekkers, though most of the walks
are strenuous. As with cycling, Tafraoute Aventure and Au Coin des Nomades are good first
ports of call; the latter is owned by Houssine Laroussi, a respected climber. See Click here for
more information on trekking in the area.
Old Hammam
Offline map Google map Tafraoute is an excellent place for a completely authentic hammam
experience as many houses here still lack water. There are three in town, but locals prefer the
old hammam, just behind the market (Dh10).
Almond Blossom Festival
In February or March the Tafraoute area celebrates its almond harvest at the Almond Blossom
Festival (Click here ).
Souq
A lively souq takes place near Hôtel Salama from Monday evening through to Wednesday.
Sleeping
Hôtel Salama €
Offline map Google map ( 0528 80 00 26; www.hotelsalama.com; s/d/tr Dh178/256/314;
) An exemplary hotel mixing local materials and modern standards, with an open fire in the
lobby and Berber artefacts decorating the corridors. The staff, who speak some English, are
one of Tafraoute’s more impartial sources of information, and the wi-fi network is about the best
in southern Morocco. The roof terrace has mountain views and the cafe-restaurant serves
breakfast (Dh23) and full meals (Dh65) overlooking the market square.