Sakia Talamanzou review: our verdict
Sakia Talamanzou earns its reputation: the journey to the Talamanzou douar on the Gmassa side requires a bit of patience. At the end of the road stands a large stone house, a pool bordered by cypress trees, olive groves, papyrus-filled ponds, and a lawn scattered with large cushions, with the Atlas Mountains facing out from the roof.
People come here for a quiet long weekend, a yoga retreat, or a break on the road to Agafay, just thirty minutes away. Souad runs the kitchen, and it is her cooking that keeps guests at the table: breakfast, buffet, and homemade dishes. Families with young children find space and shade here, though this is not a base for visiting Marrakech; allow an hour of driving for each trip.
The best deal: eat your meals on-site, as that is the heart of the stay. The best time to visit: late afternoon by the pool, when the sun descends behind the trees. The pitfall: arriving at night without spotting the road, as the access is anything but obvious.
