Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Besides day hikes in and around the gorge, Todra's vertical rock faces offer sublime rock-
climbing routes (French grade 5 to 8), some of them bolted. Many of the routes are over
25m long, although there is some spectacular multi-pitch climbing where routes run over
300m.
Pillar du Couchant
, near the entrance to the gorge, offers classic long climbs; the
Petite Gorge
is better for novice climbers, with good short routes. Few of the routes are
mapped, although many hotels keep logbooks detailing current information on local
routes. Otherwise, internationally certified guides and reliable equipment can be hired
from Aventures Verticales.
From the centre of the gorge, you can walk back to Tinerhir through
palmeraies
in three
or four hours. With a 4WD or a couple of days walking, you can cover the rough
piste
west of Todra to Dadès Gorge (
Click here
)
.
There are no banks in the gorge and limited connectivity and phone coverage, so carry
enough cash.
CLIMBING
Aventures Verticales rock
( 0524 89 57 27;
www.escalade-au-maroc.com
;
Km 14, Tizgui; 1hr/half-/full day per person for 4 Dh60/
160/250)
Finally, Todra has a professional climbing outfit with four internationally certified
guides offering climbing, alpinism and trekking excursions for all levels. The small shop
in Tizgui also stocks top gear for hire and sale, including Rock Pillar climbing shoes, Pet-
zl helmets, Beal ropes and powder sacks, as well as tents and sleeping bags.
The Moroccan-Portuguese venture hopes to develop a serious climbing scene in the
gorge, including establishing a school for climbing guides and developing a series of
via
ferrata
routes (permanent, bolted routes linked by a safety cable modelled on those in the
Italian Alps), which will facilitate more DIY climbing.
Assettif Aventure
( 0618 53 07 90;
www.assettif.org
; Km 14, Tizgui; per hr/day Dh150/500)
Arranges treks and
horse riding. Advance booking is recommended for overnight horse treks with guide and
food (Dh800).
HORSE RIDING
