• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

ZigZagonEarth

Plan unforgettable road trips!

  • FRANCE
    • CORSICA
    • NORMANDY
    • PARIS
  • EUROPE
    • ANDALUCIA
    • CANARY ISLANDS
    • CRETE
    • ICELAND
    • ICELAND WINTER
    • MADEIRA
    • MALLORCA
    • PORTUGAL
    • SANTORINI
    • SCOTLAND
    • SLOVENIA
  • REST OF WORLD
    • NEW ZEALAND
    • OMAN
  • TIPS
  • EBOOKS
  • SHOP
  • ABOUT

Hike in the Dades Valley and Todgha Gorge

Last updated on March 13, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

One of the highlights of Morocco is the Dades Valley where you can stop on your way from Marrakech to the Sahara. Take a small detour to sleep and hike in the Dades gorge and visit the Todgha gorge. 

Dades Valley - Dades Gorge - Morocco - Things to do - Travel Guide

INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Dades Valley

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS

Getting to the Dades Valley

  • Northeast from Ouarzazate , R704 From N10, less than 2 hour drive from Ouarzazate​
  • The Dades valley is 25km long, you can stop at the oasis along the 'river' or go all the way to reach the gorge
  • The Todgha gorge is further along N10 (R703 from the town of Tinghir)

Visiting the Dades gorge

  • ​25 km long between Boumalne and Imdiazen
  • The Dades Valley is a great place to hike: either in the gorges of Dades or Todra or on up the hills to get a view of the oasis
  • On the way don't forget to stop at the Monkey feet / Monkey too, a strange geological formation (see below)
  • Several hotels and restaurants along the way, but not that many
  • Poeple in the Dades valley do not appreciate being photographed
  • Protect yourself from the sun if you go hiking. There is absloutely no shade.

Monkey feet / Monkey toes

At the beginning of the Dades valley, this geological features are called Monkey feet and Monkey toes or Monkey fingers. You choose whatever you prefer but I think it looks like none...

I did not know at the time but after doing research for this post, I found out there are a lot more of those strange shapes. Just look at the Perigrination website. It looks incredible. I wish I had spent more time there.

Monkey finger, dades Valley - Morocco 1
Monkey finger, dades Valley - Morocco 2
Monkey finger, dades Valley - Morocco 3

Dades Gorge

My hotel was deep in the valley in front of the Dades Gorge.

It seems I was not so inspired because those are the only photos I have. Sorry.​

Dades Gorge - Morocco
Dades Gorge - Morocco  2

Hiking above the Dades oasis

In the morning we walked through some farming areas and then up on the hill to get a better view of the oasis. We can't really see the river but the green proves it is there.

Locals we crossed path with were nice, but they do not like photographs.

I enjoyed the contrasts of the landscapes on the hike. Bare and brown hills, pinkish square houses and lush green river bed.​

Dades Valley - Morocco 1
Dades Valley - Morocco 2
Dades Valley - Morocco 3
Dades Valley - Morocco 4
Dades Valley - Morocco 5

Todra Gorge

A little bit further East is the Todra Gorge our Todgha Gorge. It was quite impressive with towering walls on each side. It is a great place for climbers

Even just for a short walk, a recommend a stop there.​

Todgha Goge, Morocco
Todgha Goge, Morocco 2
Todgha Goge, Morocco 3

Want to see more of Morocco?

PREVIOUS LOCATION: 

ATLAS MOUNTAINS

NEXT LOCATION: 

SAHARA CAMEL RIDE

Morocco destination guide travel planning addict

Have you ever seen such contrast?

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Search my ZigZags

Hi! I’m Claire

ZigZag On Earth photo

I am the Travel Planning Geek behind the ZigZag Travel Guides. My goal is to provide you with clear and practical information to help you plan unforgettable trips! Read more

Footer

CONTACT ME

Search

Follow ZigZag on Facebook

Follow ZigZag on Pinterest

Website in French: ZigZagvoyages.fr

Website in German: ZigZagreisen.de

Website in Spanish: ZigZagviajes.com

And discover the French regions:

Normandielovers.fr

LoireLovers.fr

CorsicaLovers.fr

 

Privacy / Terms of Use / Disclosure Policies / Refund policy

Become an affiliate for the ZigZag road trip guides

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ZigZagOnEarth.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.uk and Amazon.ca

Copyright © 2023 ZigZag On Earth · Log in