Auberge Sahnoun

Anti Atlas Mountains


A T-intersection at Afella Ighir leads 5km northeast to the village of Tiouadou, where the family-run Auberge Sahnoun is on the edge of a palmeraie (palm grove). It has three basic rooms, with mattresses on the floor and a shared bathroom with hot water, and a roof terrace. The auberge's late owner, Mohamed Sahnoun, was involved in village development projects.


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