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The Todra Gorge and the Tinghir oasis

The Todra Gorge is a narrow canyon near Tinghir whose limestone walls rise about 300 m on either side of a small river. Below it the Tinghir oasis spreads out as a long ribbon of palm groves and Berber villages.

Trips that visit this place

Best time to go

Our 3 trips here are planned from October to April.

  1. January: 3 of 3 trips
  2. February: 3 of 3 trips
  3. March: 3 of 3 trips
  4. April: 3 of 3 trips
  5. May: 0 of 3 trips
  6. June: 0 of 3 trips
  7. July: 0 of 3 trips
  8. August: 0 of 3 trips
  9. September: 0 of 3 trips
  10. October: 3 of 3 trips
  11. November: 3 of 3 trips
  12. December: 3 of 3 trips

Spring and autumn; winter mornings are cold and summer afternoons hot.

Guide

How to get there

The gorge is about 165 km from Ouarzazate by road, a full day trip, and sits on the route between the Dades Valley and Merzouga.

Ways to visit

Walk into the narrowest part of the gorge, then continue on foot or by car through the Tinghir palm groves. It is a stop on our Erg Chebbi tours and a full-day trip from Ouarzazate.

Around Todra Gorge

Nearby on the same routes

Where these trips start

Route collections that go there

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need to visit Todra Gorge?

Our trips that visit Todra Gorge last from 1 to 5 days. The shortest is Todra Gorge and Tinghir Oasis Day Trip from Ouarzazate, starting in Ouarzazate.

How much does a trip to Todra Gorge cost?

Our trips visiting Todra Gorge start from €515 per person (4-Day Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi). Each trip page shows its prices per group size.

Can you start a trip to Todra Gorge from Marrakech, Fes and Ouarzazate?

Yes. Our trips that visit Todra Gorge start in Marrakech, Fes and Ouarzazate. The meeting point and pick-up details are on each trip page.

When is the best time to visit Todra Gorge?

We plan these trips from October to April.