Dades Gorge-Monkey Finger's Canyon Hike in Boumalne Dades
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This 7-10 kilometer hike offers a one-of-a-kind blend of adventure, stunning landscapes, and cultural immersion. Starting at Auberge Kasbah Ait Merghad, your guide will welcome you with a hike briefing and a bottle of water. The journey begins with a descent to the Dades River, where you’ll learn about traditional farming, irrigation systems, and local plants. A 30-minute walk through the lush Valley of Roses and fig trees leads to the breathtaking Dades Canyon, where you’ll spend 1.5 hours canyoning amid towering sandstone cliffs and unique rock formations. Take a moment to relax and enjoy coffee, nuts, and dates in the tranquility of the canyon before ascending to its summit for 360-degree panoramic views of the Dades Valley and surrounding Berber villages. Conclude your hike with a cultural tour of historic kasbahs and ancient granaries, uncovering the rich Amazigh heritage. Don't Miss this adventure, and a deep dive into Morocco’s vibrant culture while your in Dades Gorge.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Mountains Guide
- Snacks
- cultural & historical Tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Vintage kasbahs Visit
What's not
- Tips
- Lunch with Local berber Family/ outdoor Picnic is 150 MAD par person
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 45 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great walk!
We were first hesitant to take a guidebecause we were in a hurry but at the end we were more than happy we did. Moubarak was very good guide, nice and knee every corner of the valley. Recommend to everyone who want to take a short or long walk in moneky fingers!
5.
We did a lovely 2h hike that I absolutely would recommend to everyone coming to visit! Be aware that the route is very difficult to find by yourself. We initially tried to find the route ourselves but there is no clear path so we got lost several times. So I would definitely recommend getting a guide. We met the most friendly guide ever (Moubarak) along the route and he kindly and expertly guided us through the hike. The views along the hike were the absolute best! Way better than just from the viewpoint. Would definitely recommend this to anyone as a must do when visiting!
5Superb experience
Amazing experience! Our guide helped us finding food as it was Eid and all the shops and restaurants were closed. He took us to a cultural house where we enjoyed a delicious soup a tagine and some fruits. He is so knowledgeable about the area.and told us about the different trekking one can do in that area. He also helped me through the most tricky bits of the gorge as it rained and some parts where inaccessibile. Such a knowledgeable and passionate guide to spend time with....and the landscape itself is out of this world! Super recommended.
5Beautiful but know it it sometimes very challenging
If clamoring up the side of a gorge sounds like fun I'd highly recommend this hike. It was fun going in and out of the gorge where there was sometimes a stream below. If the idea of falling scares you I would t recommend going all the way through. Not a good hike for families with small children or anyone with a kiddo on their back. There are small crevices and walking on the edge of the canyon. That said we are 60 so if we can do it mose active people can too! Monkey fingers was a fun hike! We also visited a Nomad Cabe and met the 18 or maybe 19 year old son of the family. (He's not certain of his age). Had tea with him.
5Great hike, great explanations!
We organized the hike through Anir and our guide Nordine was already waiting for us at the agreed upon time and location. Parking the car was not a problem. The hike itself was amazing and took around 3 hours. Our guide did explain to us a lot about the location and the local culture which was very interesting. Would choose this guided hike again anytime.
5Nice hike with a excellent Host
Brahim was a perfect Guide, he told us a lot about the Berber culture and the Landscape on the hike we're beautiful.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point and start point of the hike is at : RESTAURANT LA VALLEE ET FIGUES A 18, km de boumalne sur la vallée des gorge du dades, tamlalt 45150, Morocco
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Morocco Exposure
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Boumalne Dades
- Its from-price is 17% above the median of the 15 experiences we list in Boumalne Dades.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Boumalne Dades
Boumalne Dades is a small town on Morocco's Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, at the mouth of the Dadès Gorges, with red cliffs and Berber villages.
Boumalne Dades lies in south-eastern Morocco on the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, where the Dadès river flows between the High Atlas to the north and the Saghro mountains to the south. It is a small town of cafés, shops and flat-roofed houses, and an important junction on the road between Ouarzazate and the desert.
