"Tiout" Tiout by sachara

Tiout Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 24 photos

Tiout, 36 KM south east of Taroudannt, has ruins of a very impressive kasbah.
In 1952 this kasbah was used as decor for the film Ali Baba and the forty thieves.
In the village itself is not much to see.
It's possible to make a donkeyride in the palmeraie. The villagers wait with their donkeys in the streets for customers, most coming with a tourbus from Agadir.

We visited Tiout twice in 2000 and 2001. In 2000 with an one day tour from Agadir.
In 2001 we spent the night in the kasbah.

Last visit to Tiout: Oct 2001
Intro Updated Sep 12, 2003
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Reviews (7)

In the kasbah Favorites (1)

It was a special experience to spend the night in the kasbah. It was a very quiet and relaxed place, especially sitting... more travel advice

Donkeyride Transportation (1)

In Tiout the villagers are anxious to offer you a donkeyride in the palmeraie. The first time we prefered to walk and... more travel advice

Night in the kasbah Hotels (2)

It is possible to sleep in the kasbah of Tiout. So we did in 2001. There was a large hall, decorated with Morrocan... more travel advice

View from the kasbah Things to Do (3)

From the kasbah of Tiout you have a good view at the village of Tiout and the palmeraie. At the far background you can... more travel advice

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MITNIC Jun 13, 2008 at 3:07 PM

Exactly as you portray it. Now I know why kids there and not only call me Ali baba… Pity I do not understand French..
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SLLiew Dec 4, 2007 at 6:57 AM

Donkey ride looks like loads of fun.
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matcrazy1 Dec 9, 2006 at 3:13 AM

Great to see Co riding a donkey ;-) Lucky you not to meet Ali Baba's thefts sleeping in the kasbah!
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angiebabe Jun 28, 2006 at 6:33 AM

wow, the pic looks exact same spot thru the village when my driver carelessly went thru a huge puddle and splashed the ladies standing at that doorway?!
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Bwana_Brown Jan 24, 2006 at 1:03 PM

A trip around the palmaraie on a donkey looks like fun! It must have been nice to eat and sleep in the Kasbah too, great views! Too bad Ali Baba was a 'no show'.
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dabuwan Sep 23, 2003 at 2:25 AM

Another great page of a fascinating place. The kasbah must be really interesting.
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dr.firas Sep 13, 2003 at 9:42 PM

ha ha ha Funny comment of Scott! great page Ali!
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shivan Sep 13, 2003 at 7:14 AM

funny the transportation tip! Great page
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herzog63 Sep 12, 2003 at 7:55 AM

Ali Baba would be proud! I don't know if I'd want to meet up with him though! Especially not the band of 40 thieves! The Kasbah must've been an interesting experience!