Gorges du Dadès, Morocco
Known for its “dangerous road”, the scenery is overwhelming
Visitors come from afar to drive on one of the world’s most incredible roads. Described by some as “one of the more dangerous roads in the world”, its beautiful setting far outweighs its danger.
Gorges du Dadès offers stunning scenery and is aptly referred to as “the road of a thousand kasbahs”. The spectacular drive winds through peaceful desert landscapes, quaint villages and palm groves along this stretch of the Dades Valley, located between the High Atlas Mountains to the north and the Small Atlas Mountains to the south.
Tens of kasbahs line the road alongside the palm trees.
Whether you prefer hiking, rafting, rock climbing or just sitting back staring over the canyon, you will find it all right here! Further south towards the Sahara Desert is the Jebel Sarhro lunar-scape in the Small Atlas, famous for its surreal landscapes reminiscent of the “Red Rock Country” in the American State of Utah.
The Dades Valley has an untamed landscape, with the possibility of snow to the north and the arid semi-desert to the south. The savage grandeur of the gorge is somewhat reminiscent of America’s Grand Canyon.
The small Dades River meanders through the valley quenching a long stretch of wheat paddies, fruit trees, walnut trees, silver birch and almond trees, all set against an extraordinary scenic backdrop of reddish rock formations.
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Winding road just north of village of Dadès Gorges, Morocco
Winding road just north of village of Dadès Gorges, Morocco
South of the village of Dadès Gorges, Morocco
The village of Dadès Gorges, Morocco
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