Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TODRA LOOP HIKE
For a vigorous morning hike, try a three-hour loop from north of the gorge to Tizgui, south of the
gorge. A 30-minute walk beyond the main gorge is the
Petite Gorge
, where you'll find a trailhead
near Auberge le Festival. Take the track leading uphill to the left (southwest) - regular donkey and
mule traffic keeps this path well defined. Head to the pass, and from there, ascend southeast to the
next pass. This would be a good place to stray from the main route to look over the rim of the gorge -
but be careful, as the winds are powerful up here. From the second pass, descend to the Berber village
of
Tizgui
, where you can stroll through the
palmeraies
back to the gorge.
Sleeping & Eating
Most of the accommodation listed following is within 20km of Tinerhir, and the kilometre
markings refer to the distance from Tinerhir.
Camping le Soleil
( 0524 89 51 11;
www.hotelcampinglesoleil.com
;
Km 8; campsite per person Dh18, plus per tent/car/
campervan/electricity Dh18/18/28/25, d incl half board Dh220-250; )
The first site you
reach is among the best, with a good restaurant, clean hot showers, shady sites and a
washing machine (per load Dh29). Basic rooms with en-suite bathrooms are also avail-
able.
CAMPGROUND
€
Hôtel Restaurant la Vallée
( 0524 89 51 26; Km 15.5; d without bathroom incl breakfast Dh120, d with bathroom incl breakfast/
half board Dh150/300; )
Overlooking the river on one side and facing the gorge on the oth-
er, this down-to-earth hotel is all about the views from 2nd-floor rooms. Nine of 12 rooms
have private bathrooms with showers right over toilets, but plenty of sunlight. It's a good
source of climbing information.
HOTEL
€
Kasbah Taborihte
( 0524 89 52 23;
www.kasbah-taborihte-todgha.com
; Km 12; s/d half board Dh300/500; )
Like a children's fairy tale you'll need to descend to the valley floor and cross a gurgling
river to reach Taborihte's twin pink kasbahs framed by the rocky gorge. Between them is a
large, inviting pool while inside a riot of decorative effects from 3D-patterned floor tiles
to coloured stucco and painted ceilings gives a little zest to 40 standard rooms.
HOTEL
€
Camping Poisson Sacrée
CAMPGROUND
€
