Todra Gorge
A walk in the wadis
Welcome to Todra Gorge
The insider's travel guide to Todra GorgeNo trip to Morocco is complete without a walk in the wadis.
The steep-cliff valleys of Todra Gorge are a series of limestone canyons that make for a unique walking experience and are often considered one of the must-sees when visiting Morocco’s south.
Hike along paths that have been carved out by rivers and enjoy spectacular views of pink rock as you pass through. The height of the canyon walls reaches 400m in some places.
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Located in the eastern part of the Atlas Mountains and carved between the Todra and Dadès rivers, Todgha Gorge is a 300m deep fault that offers several excellent hiking routes. Guides in Todgha Gorge are familiar with a day hike that leads to a nomadic family’s settlement, far from the village of Tinghir, which is often overrun with tour buses. Leave the mudbrick village and lush farmland behind, wander through the limestone gorge and river that runs alongside, and begin the ascent to the rocky mountains that wind their way up along unexpected trails. Views from the top provide stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. With only minimal scrub bush, start the hike early to avoid the heat of the midday sun. A guide is a must as are sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water.
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Experience a balance of historic cities and Moroccan nature on this route. Firstly, explore Casablanca, the country’s largest city, moving on to the capital city of Rabat. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the lesser-visited historic capital city of Meknes before reaching the medieval city of Fes. Go on to see the fossil art of Midelt in the high plains of the Atlas Mountains, then the remote town of Merzouga in the Sahara Desert, where you can go on a camel safari or ride a four-by-four over the dunes. The next day, you will hike through Todra Gorge, whose walls reach a towering 400m high. Stop off to see the kasbahs of Ouarzazate before ending your journey by buying souvenirs in the souks of Marrakesh.
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This classic route includes Morocco’s culturally-rich cities and a night spent in the dunes of the Sahara. From Casablanca, you will drive to the capital city of Rabat, one of Morocco’s lesser-visited cities, where you can experience local life and see the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Berber-era royal fort. You will then head inland to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meknes. Next on your route is Fes, where you will spend a day exploring souks in the winding streets of one of the world’s largest walled cities. You’ll then venture into the Sahara Desert to Merzouga for a remote Berber experience. The following day, enjoy a hike through the steep-walled Todra Gorge. Finally, travel to Marrakesh, stopping at Ouarzazate, the setting for films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
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Two weeks is enough time to explore the four famous imperial cities of Morocco, whilst leaving time to delve into desert areas to get a taste of how the remote Berbers live. Begin your journey in coastal Casablanca and travel to Rabat to see Kasbah of the Udayas, the Berber-era royal fort beside the Atlantic Ocean. Continue on to Chefchaouen, where you will spend a day exploring its blue houses and streets before taking the drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meknes. The next city stop is Fes, after which you will pass through Midelt on the way to Merzouga in the Sahara Desert. Having made your way behind the Atlas Mountains, hike in the steep-walled Todra Gorge before visiting Marrakech and the harbour town of Essaouira.
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Todgha Gorge day hikes
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Classic Morocco
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Imperial cities and the Sahara
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