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The Todgha Gorges (; ar, مضيق تودغا) are a series of limestone river canyons, or
The last of the Todgha gorge are the most spectacular. Here the canyon narrows to a flat stony track, in places as little as wide, with sheer and smooth rock walls up to high on each side.
During the dry season, the canyon floor is mostly dry; at most there will be a small stream of water. During this time, the wadi floor is easily traversed by travelers. During the rainy season, however, the Todra can expand massively, covering the canyon floor in a strong torrent.
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wadi
Wadi ( ar, وَادِي, wādī), alternatively ''wād'' ( ar, وَاد), North African Arabic Oued, is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley. In some instances, it may refer to a wet (ephemeral) riverbed that contains water onl ...
, in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb in North Africa. It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the name "Atlantic" is derived from the mountain range. It stretches around through Moroc ...
in Morocco
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, near the town of Tinerhir
Tinghir ( ar, تنغير, Tamazight: ⵜⵉⵏⵖⵉⵔ), sometimes known as Tinerhir, is a city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south of the High Atlas and north of the Little Atlas in central Morocco. It is the capital of Tinghir Province.
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. Both the Todgha and neighbouring Dades Rivers are responsible for carving out these deep cliff-sided canyons, on their final through the mountains. The height of the canyon walls can vary, but in some places can be up to high.
Description
The last of the Todgha gorge are the most spectacular. Here the canyon narrows to a flat stony track, in places as little as wide, with sheer and smooth rock walls up to high on each side.
During the dry season, the canyon floor is mostly dry; at most there will be a small stream of water. During this time, the wadi floor is easily traversed by travelers. During the rainy season, however, the Todra can expand massively, covering the canyon floor in a strong torrent.
Access
The area is no longer as remote as it once was. A well-maintained asphalt road leads up the valley fromTinerhir
Tinghir ( ar, تنغير, Tamazight: ⵜⵉⵏⵖⵉⵔ), sometimes known as Tinerhir, is a city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south of the High Atlas and north of the Little Atlas in central Morocco. It is the capital of Tinghir Province.
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to the gorge. A concrete road continues up the valley, past the hotels at the mouth of the gorge all the way to the villages of Aït Hani, and Tamtatouchte.
Thanks to its robust rock sides with many uneven surfaces, Todgha Gorge is popular among rock climbers. More than 150 routes rated French Grade 5+ to 8 have been bolted in the canyon.
Film appearances
The Todgha Gorge was featured on the premiere of theAmerican
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reality show
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''Expedition Impossible''. It was also featured prominently in a 2012 advertisement for the Cadillac CTS.
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