Dades Gorge

The Dades Gorge is one of Morocco's most dramatic natural landmarks, famous for its unique rock formations known as 'monkey fingers'. Travelers visit for the dramatic hairpin turns and deep canyons, where red rocks create a sharp contrast with green oases along the river. The area provides excellent trekking routes through the gorge and surrounding Berber villages. Local architecture is characterized by sturdy kasbahs overlooking the valley. The gastronomy focuses on simple yet flavorful mountain dishes, such as lamb tajine prepared with local spices. The valley's tranquility and clear starry nights offer an unforgettable experience for visitors staying overnight. The gorge is best reached by car or 4x4 from Ouarzazate along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. The best time to visit is during spring (March to May) or autumn, when the weather is mild and the landscape is at its most spirited.

Nearby cities

Errachidia

Administrative center of the Drâa-Tafilalet region and a military site.

Ouarzazate

Known as the 'Hollywood of Africa' because of its film studios.

Midelt

A mountain town known as the 'apple center' of Morocco.

Tinghir

The most important city near the famous Todra Gorge.

Zagora

A desert town in the Drâa Valley with an iconic 'Timbuktu 52 days' sign.

Todra Gorge

A spectacular limestone canyon in the High Atlas featuring massive vertical walls nearly 300 meters high.

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Errahma

Errahma is a coastal town near Casablanca, known for its beautiful beaches and as a relaxing getaway destination.

History & landmarks

Erfoud

The fossil capital of the world and a favorite desert filming location for Hollywood movies.

M'Hamid

A remote desert village at the end of the paved road, where the true Saharan adventure begins.

Tinejdad

A charming oasis town famous for its well-preserved traditional fortified mud-brick villages called ksars.

Skoura

A vast oasis with thousands of palms and historic mud-brick kasbahs like Kasbah Amridil.

More places

Imiter Silver Mine

One of the largest and purest silver mines in the world, operated in the Drâa-Tafilalet region.

Kasbah Amridil

One of the most spectacular kasbahs in the Skoura palm grove.

Atlas Foothills

Gentle hills at the foot of the High Atlas.

Ksar Tamnougalt

One of the oldest mud villages in the Draa Valley, once the historic capital of the Mezguita region.

Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex

The largest concentrated solar power plant in the world, a milestone for renewable energy in Morocco.

Kasbah Taourirt

An impressive mud fortress in Ouarzazate that once belonged to the powerful Glaoui family.

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Drâa Valley

Long river valley at the edge of the Sahara.

Kasbah Telouet

A crumbling but once magnificent fortress in the High Atlas.