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Dades Gorges & "Monkey Fingers" Guided Hike

Todra & Dades Gorges, Morocco

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Up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Live tour guide

French, English, Spanish, Arabic

Pickup included

Direct from your hotel or riad

Small group / Private

Intimate experience or 100% private

Duration
1 day
Group size
1 to 10 travellers
Physical level
3/7 · Moderate
Start and finish
Dades Valley (Boumalne Dades) → Dades Valley
Best season
March–May and September–November
Confirmed by the operator
The operator confirms your date, usually within 24 hours

Overview

Half-day walk through narrow canyons and the famous rock formations of the Dades Valley with a local guide

The Dades Valley is famous for its winding road and its extraordinary red rock formations — but the best way to discover it is on foot. On this half-day hike with a local Berber guide, you leave the road behind to explore the hidden canyons and the curious rock formations known as the "Monkey Fingers", eroded into shapes that look like giant knuckles and fingers. Starting from your hotel or guesthouse in the Dades Valley, you walk through the green oasis along the river, past fig, almond and walnut trees and traditional earthen villages. The trail then enters a narrow gorge, where you squeeze between towering walls of conglomerate rock, climb over boulders and follow the dry riverbed through ever-changing light and shadow. Climbing up out of the canyon, you reach panoramic viewpoints over the valley, the kasbahs and the snow-capped High Atlas in the distance, before descending past a nomad family's shelter (when they are present) where you may be invited for tea. Your guide shares stories about Berber life in the valley and the region's unique geology. It's the perfect activity to stretch your legs on a Sahara road trip — most desert tours spend a night in the Dades Valley.

Highlights

  • Guided hike to the famous 'Monkey Fingers' rock formations
  • Narrow canyons between towering red rock walls
  • Oasis gardens, river and earthen Berber villages
  • Panoramic views over the Dades Valley and its kasbahs
  • Possible tea with a nomad family
  • Local Berber guide with stories about the valley
  • Half-day activity, ideal on a desert road trip
  • Pick-up from your hotel in the Dades Valley

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Itinerary

1 day
  1. 1

    Meet your guide at your accommodation in the Dades Valley. Walk through the oasis, into the narrow canyons and up to the Monkey Fingers formations and panoramic viewpoints, with a possible tea stop with a nomad family. Return to your accommodation after about 3–4 hours.

    About 8–10 km About 300 m

What's included

  • Local hiking guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or guesthouse in the Dades Valley
  • Water

Not included

  • Transport to the Dades Valley
  • Meals
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes with good grip
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Light jacket in winter

Good to know

Confirmed by the operator

The operator confirms your date, usually within 24 hours. You are not charged before.

Guide languages

English, French, Arabic

Group size

1 to 10 travellers

Children

Children aged 4 to 12 travel at a reduced price.

Physical level

3/7 · Moderate

Best season

March–May and September–November

Change of plans

Cancel or ask for a cancellation from your booking page. Refunds follow the conditions of the operator.

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Meeting point

Your hotel or guesthouse in the Dades Valley

End point

Dades Valley

The exact pick-up time and place are confirmed by the operator after booking.

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