ToursDades Valley — Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs
A guide to the Dades Valley and Dades Gorge in Morocco: the famous switchback road, rock formations, kasbahs, and the desert tours that stop there overnight.
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The Dades Valley, part of the 'Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs', is one of the scenic highlights between the Atlas and the Sahara. Its star attraction is the Dades Gorge with its dramatic switchback road and curious 'monkey-finger' rock formations.
Highlights
- The famous Dades Gorge hairpin road
- 'Monkey-finger' eroded rock formations
- Old kasbahs and rose-growing villages
On the desert route
The Dades is a classic overnight stop on our Marrakech desert tours, usually on night one, before continuing to the Todra Gorge and Merzouga the next day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dades Valley famous for?
Its switchback gorge road, eroded rock formations and the string of kasbahs along the valley.
Do desert tours stop in the Dades?
Yes — most multi-day Marrakech tours overnight here.
Is the Dades or Todra gorge better?
They're different and usually visited together — Dades for the road and rocks, Todra for its towering narrow walls.
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