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Todra Gorge
Drâa-Tafilalet / South

Todra Gorge

At Todra the river has cut a dramatic corridor through the rock, with cliffs rising around 300 metres. It is a short, unforgettable stop and a great place to walk.

Overview

About Todra Gorge

The gorge lies about 15 km above Tinghir, a town set beside a long palm grove and earthen villages. At its narrowest, the road and stream squeeze between vertical walls.

The cliffs are popular with climbers, and paths lead up through the side canyons to Amazigh villages and nomad grazing areas.

Highlights

Top things to do

  • Walk the narrows. Stroll through the tightest part of the gorge between sheer walls.
  • Tinghir palm grove. Walk through gardens and ksour with a local guide.
  • Rock climbing. Many established routes; climbing with qualified local guides on request.
  • Hike over the gorge. A loop trail climbs above the canyon with great views.
  • Tinghir viewpoints. Panoramic views over the oasis and old ksar.

Outdoor activities

  • Gorge walks and loop hikes
  • Rock climbing with qualified guides
  • Palm-grove walks in Tinghir
  • Photography in the canyon (best when sunlight enters the gorge)
Plan

Getting there & best time

Getting there

  • From Dades (Boumalne): approx. 1 h.
  • From Merzouga: approx. 3 h.
  • From Ouarzazate: approx. 3 h.
  • From Marrakech: approx. 7–8 h (best split over 2 days).

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn are ideal for walking and climbing. The gorge stays shaded and cooler in summer, though the surroundings are hot.

Day trip or overnight? Todra is a stop on the Marrakech–Merzouga route, which always takes at least 2 days. From Merzouga, Todra is a 3 h drive — usually visited on the way to Dades or Marrakech rather than as a return day trip.

Tours

Tours including Todra Gorge

3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Tour3 days
Marrakech → Fes

3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Tour

Cross the High Atlas, ride a camel into Erg Chebbi for a night under the stars and finish in Fes — the classic Sahara route in three days.

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4-Day Marrakech to Sahara Round Trip4 days
Marrakech → Marrakech

4-Day Marrakech to Sahara Round Trip

A balanced loop from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes and back, with a camel trek, a desert camp night and a different route home.

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3-Day Fes to Marrakech Sahara Tour3 days
Fes → Marrakech

3-Day Fes to Marrakech Sahara Tour

Fes to Marrakech through the Sahara: Erg Chebbi camp, Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Ben Haddou in three full days.

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5-Day Southern Morocco Discovery5 days
Marrakech → Marrakech

5-Day Southern Morocco Discovery

A gently paced loop from Marrakech with a night at Ait Ben Haddou, oasis walks, two gorges, a desert camp and the Draa Valley.

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