Todra Gorge Day Trip from Ouarzazate, with the Dades Gorge
This Todra Gorge day trip from Ouarzazate also takes in the Dades Gorge, the two big gorges of the south, in one long day. You pass the Skoura oasis and the Valley of Roses on the way, drive up into the Dades Gorge and walk between the high walls of the Todra Gorge near Tinghir.
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Todra Gorge day trip at a glance
- 1 day
- Ouarzazate · Skoura · Kelaat M'Gouna · Dades Gorge · Tinghir · Todra Gorge · Ouarzazate
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
The Dades Gorge and the Dades Valley
From Ouarzazate the gorges are within reach in a day, but a full one: about three hours each way to the Todra. For a shorter day, see only the Dades.
On the way you pass the kasbahs of Skoura and the rose town of Kelaat M’Gouna.
Highlights
- The kasbahs of the Skoura oasis
- The Valley of Roses at Kelaat M'Gouna
- The winding road up the Dades Gorge
- A walk between the walls of the Todra Gorge
- The palm grove at Tinghir
Read more: Todra Gorge and Dadès Gorges.
How the day goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · Skoura and the Dades
Pickup in Ouarzazate, the Skoura oasis and Kelaat M’Gouna, then up the Dades Gorge.
Midday · Todra Gorge
On to Tinghir, lunch and a walk in the Todra Gorge.
Afternoon · Back to Ouarzazate
The drive back west, arriving in the evening.
What is included and not included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Ouarzazate
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
Pickup at your hotel in Ouarzazate or at Ouarzazate airport.
Best time to go
October to April is the most comfortable time. Days are warm and nights cool, and in December and January the desert can drop close to freezing at night. From June to August the afternoons are very hot, so we start early and rest in the middle of the day.
What to bring
Layers, with a warm jacket for the desert night from November to March; a hat, sunglasses and sun cream; a scarf against wind and sand; shoes you can walk in on sand; a head torch; a small bag for the camp night, since your main luggage stays in the vehicle; cash in dirhams for drinks and tips; a power bank.
Good to know
Carry cash in dirhams: camps and small villages rarely take cards, and the last cash machines are in towns such as Ouarzazate, Zagora and Erfoud. Phone signal is often weak in the dunes. Camps have toilets and showers, shared at standard camps and private at luxury ones. Keep cameras and phones in a bag when the wind lifts the sand, and ask before you photograph people in the villages. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle overnight.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the Todra Gorge day trip
How long is the Todra Gorge day trip from Ouarzazate?
Plan on ten to eleven hours, with about three hours of driving each way to the Todra Gorge plus the Dades Gorge and the stops.
What is the Todra Gorge like?
In its narrowest stretch the river runs between sheer limestone walls only a few metres apart, and it stays cool there even in summer.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
Can we add something to the day?
Yes. Tell us what else you would like to see or do, and we suggest how to fit it in.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Can we walk in the Dades Gorge too?
Yes. Short walks lead into the side canyons of the Dades, and we stop at the viewpoint above the hairpin bends. Tell us if you want more walking and less driving.
Is the road to the gorges paved?
Yes, all the way to both gorges, with some narrow bends in the Dades Gorge. Your driver knows where to stop for photos safely.
Can we stay overnight near the gorges?
Yes. Hotels in the Dades Valley and near the Todra Gorge turn it into a relaxed 2-day trip, with time to walk in both gorges.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and timing adjusted to you
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