Dades Valley Travel Guide

Oh the beauty of the valley of a thousand kasbahs! The Dades area is filled with lush valley oasis towns, set against the immense blue Moroccan sky. This area is almost surreal in its ancient charm. Each town has its own distinctive trait, so don’t be fooled into thinking they are all the same, as you speed by them in your car. Be ready to take breaks in your journey to step out of the car, and walk along the riverbed during the morning or in the late afternoon to fully appreciate the ruined Kasbahs and vast fields of date palms. Many of the Dades kasbahs are in ruin, which lends to the mysterious atmosphere. However, there are a few that remain in perfect condition where Berber families continue to live along the fertile bed of the river. Interesting stops on the road from Ouarzazate are Skoura, Boumalne Dades, the Dades Gorge, Tinerhir and the Todra Gorge.