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Tighza - Walking around

Tighza - Walking around, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  Many visitors to Tighza come to enjoy the rural aspect, and to see a bit of typical village life. I must admit to having some reservations - on the one hand I wanted to see and learn a bit more about life in Morocco, but on the other hand I feel that I'm intruding, or that... 

Visiting a local family - the kasbah

Visiting a local family - the kasbah, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  Before entering the families home, a few points of interest were pointed out to us In particular, two windows with typical ironwork - one was from the time the kasbah was originally built, the other was a more recent addition. The older one had the work done as one piece,... 

Visiting a local family

Visiting a local family, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  The family we visited lived in a kasbah, which had been built by the fathers Grand father. It was a typical red adobe mud structure. We entered into the yard, where a variety of animals were to be seen, they all looked well kept and healthy. Goats, sheep, a cow, hens,... 

Local School

Local School, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  We passed by this school during our walk, it's sponsored by Exodus travel - money was provided to build a toilet block. It was the school holidays while we were visiting, otherwise, we would probably have been able to see around the school. I'd brought some boxes of pens,... 

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come for coffee or stay overnight

come for coffee or stay overnight, Tighza

 angiebabe Says:  Budget accommodation of varying levels of budget - dorms to share or have your own room.Cold in winter - if you can get there as it can occasionally have snow to these levels then make sure you have warm clothes - lots of layers and woollens. At least have one big bottle of... 

Gite D'Etape: Views from the Gite

Gite D'Etape: Views from the Gite, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  As I've mentioned in my previous tip, one of the main attractions of this Gite is its location. The terrace offers a grandstand view over the valley. I'd recommend getting up very early, to enjoy watching the village come to life below you. I should imagine being here to... 

Gite D'Etape: Good base for exploring off the beaten track

Gite D'Etape: Good base for exploring off the beaten track, Tighza

 suvanki Says:  We stayed at this Gite for 1 night as part of our tour with Exodus travel. This was probably one of my favourite parts of the tour. After spending some time in Telouet , we drove a further 20 minutes, then transferred our overnight bags to the waiting mules.Our hours walk... 

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Gite D'Etape: Home Cooking.

Gite D'Etape: Home Cooking., Tighza

 suvanki Says:  Arriving at the Gite, it was very welcoming to smell the delicious aromas of food. Our group ate our meals in one of the dining rooms (not sure how many dining areas there were)Settees and cushions and a long low table were the only furnishings.There is no alcohol allowed at... 

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 We stayed at this Gite for 1 night as part of our tour with Exodus travel. This was probably one of my favourite parts of the tour. After spending some time in... 

 

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 Tighza is an ideal base for trekking and experiencing some of Moroccan village life. I visited this village as part of Exodus Travels 'Marrakesh and The Sahara ' Tour. After visiting Telouet, we... 

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another remote berber village and scenic valley

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 Tighza is at the end of the one of the roads departing from lovely Anmiter which is the end of the road for the bus from Marrakech. As the crow flies its probably not far at all from the top of... 

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