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Excursion to the Dades valley and gorges

Exploring the Dades valley among kasbahs, fields and earthen villages up to the gorges, where the rock forms dramatic walls and bends.

Travellers beside a road between rock walls in a gorge

About Excursion to the Dades valley and gorges

The Dades valley is one of the most characteristic landscapes of southern Morocco. The river waters a green strip of fields and trees, with kasbahs and mud-brick villages along its banks.

Upstream, the valley closes into the Dades gorges, where the road winds between walls of reddish rock. There are spots to get out and walk a little.

Highlights

  • Viewpoints over the bends of the gorge road.

  • The eroded rock formations of the valley.

  • The kasbahs and life in the riverside villages.

Practical information

  • Comfortable shoes for the short walks.

  • In summer, morning or late afternoon is best.

  • It is usually part of the routes between Marrakech and Merzouga. Availability, length, price and conditions are confirmed when you request a quote.

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