Tigmi Nomade

For a quiet escape, Tigmi Nomade Riad is hard to beat. It’s isolated among the mountains, with a lovely pool and hardly anything nearby besides a small local village near Tahnout. There are no restaurants, shops, or tourists around, which suited us because we wanted to disconnect. We mostly heard birds, a donkey, and chickens. There was just one other couple while we were there, so it felt very private and peaceful. Our suite was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The hot water was cozy after a long day, though the shower pressure was low and might bother some people. We chose that suite partly because it was advertised with a private balcony, but the balcony was shared with the room next door. That made it feel much less private, so we kept the balcony door locked and closed. Mohamed, who works full time at the riad, deserves a special mention. He was kind and professional, and although his English was limited, we had no trouble communicating. He knows what he’s doing and made sure we had what we needed. He lives on the rooftop and said we could call him any time, though we didn’t need to because everything was already taken care of. The food was amazing. We had dinner arranged in advance on our first night, and right on time a delicious chicken tajine was served by the pool. The kefta tajine the next night was just as good. Both portions were right for two, and they were the best tajines we had during our six days in Morocco. Breakfast on both mornings was excellent too, fresh and simple, with mint tea, coffee, Moroccan bread, pancakes, jam, and fried eggs. A few things would have been useful to know on arrival. We weren’t told how meals worked or whether we could choose dishes, and the food was simply brought to us. That was fine for us since we liked trying local dishes, but people with dietary needs or preferences could find it confusing. They also only take cash, no cards, so on our last day we had to go to an ATM in the nearest town to pay, which was a bit awkward but manageable. It’s a wonderful, authentic place for couples looking for peace, privacy, and Moroccan charm. Come ready to relax and enjoy the silence of the desert.