Dadès Gorges
Gorges du Dadès
Red canyons carved by the Dadès River, where cliffs, old fortified villages, and oasis terraces alternate. It is the classic self-drive gorge of southern Morocco.
The road R704 runs about 60 kilometers north of Boumalne. In the first section, the two banks are lined with earthen fortresses and almond and walnut groves. In the middle section, the cliffs close in and the mountain road winds through a series of hairpin bends. Along the way are several hotels built on cliff edges, which are good places to spend a night watching the sunset and stars, and trails lead into side valleys for hiking. The gorge is open all day and free to visit. Self-driving or hiring a taxi from Boumalne is recommended, and a round trip takes half a day to a full day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aït Arbi Kasbahs
- Monkey Fingers
- Dadès Gorge Hairpin Road
- Aït Youl & Aït Ibrirn Kasbahs
- Boumalne Dadès
- Bou Thrarar Gorge & M'Goun Valley
- Msemrir & Dadès–Todra 4x4 Loop
- Valley of Roses, Kelâat M'Gouna