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Todgha Gorge
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A magnificent mountain road winding into gorges where a few villages nestle, surrounded by majestic cliffs up to 300 metres high. The site is popular with climbers and, secondarily, hikers.
Overview of Todgha Gorge
The Todgha Valley (or Todra) stretches along the river of the same name for around fifty kilometres. It begins at Tinerhir with a mountain road winding through villages, some in ruins, as colourful as the towering cliffs forming the gorges, some of which reach 300 metres in height. The site is popular with climbers and, secondarily, hikers.
Key details
- Caractéristiques: narrow gorge surrounded by impressive cliffs.
- Localisation: on the Ouarzazate-Errachidia route, near Tinerhir.
- Distances: Errachidia (140 km to the north-east), Tinerhir (15 km to the south), Ouarzazate (170 km to the south-west).
- Longeur: around fifty kilometres.
- Profondeur: up to 300 m.
- Altitude:
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What to see and do
The site offers a stunning environment with its high cliffs, which can be explored by car or on foot.
Hiking
Climbing
Nearby
- Jebel Saghro (approx. 100 km):
- Dadès Gorges (approx. 80 km):
- Tinerhir (15 km):
- Tinejdad (70 km):
- Rose Valley (approx. 80 km):
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Further information
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