Morocco travel guide
What to see in the Todra Gorge
A canyon of rock walls hundreds of metres high south of the Atlas, with palm groves and climbing.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: April, May and from September to November
Todra Gorge highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- The gorge
The narrowest stretch, between towering walls.
- Tinghir palm grove
Kasbahs among palm trees.
- Climbing
Routes for all levels.
- Dades Gorge
The neighbouring gorge, with its winding road.
- Valley of the Roses
In bloom in spring.
Day trips from the Todra Gorge
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Todra Gorge
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Todra Gorge are April, May and from September to November. If you can, avoid from June to August (extreme heat).
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from December to February
Snow on the mountain passes
From December to February snow sometimes closes the Tizi n'Tichka pass between Marrakech and the desert.
What to do: Leave a spare day for crossing the Atlas.
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
- from June to August
Extreme heat
In summer Marrakech reaches 40 °C and the Merzouga desert 45 °C.
What to do: A night in the desert, yes, but set off at sunset and return at sunrise; riads with a pool.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the souk stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Morocco guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Todra Gorge
What to see in the Todra Gorge?
The gorge, Tinghir palm grove, Climbing, Dades Gorge and Valley of the Roses.
What to see in the Todra Gorge in one day?
Don’t miss The gorge, Tinghir palm grove, Climbing, Dades Gorge and Valley of the Roses. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Todra Gorge?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Todra Gorge are April, May and from September to November. If you can, avoid from June to August (extreme heat).
What day trips can you take from the Todra Gorge?
The desert from Marrakech and Todra and Dades.
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More in Morocco
- Morocco guide
- Marrakech
- Fes
- Chefchaouen
- Merzouga
- Casablanca
- Tangier
- Essaouira
- Rabat
- Agadir
- Ouarzazate
- Tetouan
- Meknes
- Volubilis
- Asilah
- Ouzoud Falls
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.