Tinerhir
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Perched at 1,300 m in a stunning panorama, Tinerhir is one of the most beautiful and richest oases in the country.

Overview of Tinerhir

Perched at 1,300 m in a stunning panorama, Tinerhir (or Tinghir) is one of the most beautiful and richest oases in the country. The Todgha Gorge that begin just beyond its palm grove, as well as the proximity of the Dadès Gorges or the Jebel Saghro, make it a great base for exploring the surrounding area.

Key Facts

  • Localisation: on the Ouarzazate-Errachidia axis, on the edge of the Todgha Gorge
  • Heure locale: Heure : Tinerhir.
  • Population: 42,044 inhabitants (2014).
  • Superficie:
  • Altitude: 1,300 m.

History of Tinerhir

What to See and Do in Tinerhir

Tinerhir, with all its amenities, is primarily the gateway to the Todgha rather than a destination in itself. Nevertheless, the oasis in its stunning setting features a vast and pleasant palm grove overlooked by a few ksour, which you can explore in a 3- to 4-hour walk.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Tinerhir

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Getting There

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Additional Information

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