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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from caïdat d'Aït Sedrate Jbel

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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from caïdat d'Aït Sedrate Jbel

Moderate

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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from caïdat d'Aït Sedrate Jbel

03:59

13.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Hostel

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1.10 km

Ruins of the Ancient Kasbah at Monkey Fingers

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a very ancient Kashba to discover at the foot of the monkey fingers. These ruins are said to be 900 years old!

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2.58 km

Rock Formations and River near Boumalne Dades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hiked September 23, 2025. Just after Waypoint 9 (7.98 km, photo with a straight gorge ahead) there's a descent through challenging rocks that's impossible without a guide. Furthermore, just before that, on an easy section, the GPS and trails no longer matched after the entrance to the Dadès Gorge, where we turned sharply to the right. We opted for a clear path above the gorge, always 80 to 120 m to the right of the route until point 13.
At Waypoint 6, you can easily rejoin the indicated route a little earlier (130 m) up from the riverbed on a clear path. Where the route map indicates it, it seems impossible.

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3.13 km

Monkey Fingers Rock Formations

Highlight • Gorge

The colorful rock formations make for spectacular photo opportunities, I didn't see anyone who didn't take a few pictures while I was there.

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3.73 km

Kasbahs of Ait Arbi

Highlight • Historical Site

In the town of Ait-Arbi there are two very beautiful kasbahs, which unfortunately are no longer inhabited.

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7.27 km

Entrance to Dades Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The hike with Jaouad was extraordinary! He is incredibly friendly and will show you around the gorges like no one else! I highly recommend him and he is available on WhatsApp +212700767405

He can also welcome you to his RIAD/restaurant and you will eat the best recipes in the region!

You can go there with your eyes closed!

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7.58 km

Rocky Canyon Trail

Highlight • Canyon

8.31 km

Monkey Fingers Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

We had an unforgettable day thanks to Jawad, our exceptional guide, who showed us the magnificent canyons of the region. The hike started at Jawad's riad, a perfect starting point. As a family, we were delighted, especially the children who loved the adventure. After the hike, we shared a delicious lunch in his riad, carefully prepared and at a very reasonable price. A big thank you to Jawad for this incredible experience. We highly recommend this activity to anyone who wants to discover the beauty of the region in a friendly and authentic atmosphere! Here is watssap's number (+212700767405 Jawad)

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10.3 km

Monkey Fingers Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

The gorge goes up to the Monkey Fingers (a rock formation).

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13.6 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

2.38 km

2.37 km

1.03 km

855 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

4.22 km

855 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

36°C

19°C

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Comments

October 23, 2023,Wandern im Dadestal

Today we discovered a wonderfully beautiful area in the Dadestal. The bizarre rock formations were very impressive, some gorges or climbs were difficult to pass and we were warmly invited for tea with a nomad family. Things got pretty adventurous when a thunderstorm suddenly appeared and the entire valley filled with water within a very short space of time. It …

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December 21, 2022,Wanderung Affenfinger

Very varied hike with many highlights. A kilometer-long rock face stretches from the valley floor to the higher altitudes. The surface of the wall consists of hundreds of raised rock outcrops, e.g. T. Resembling monkey fingers or dwarfs. There are no limits to the viewer's imagination. Another name for the rock face is "Brain of the Atlas Mountains" Beautiful old …

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April 27, 2023,monkey fingers gorge dades

Super tour in the gorges dades. First part beautiful clambering through the narrow gorge with a lot of climbing. Then between two hills. Last stretch of wide road with a view of the village. And all alone!!!

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April 22, 2025,Wanderung

The beginning is a bit bleak. But there's no other entrance from this side. As soon as you leave the wide "path," it becomes wonderfully green and alpine. Unless it's flooding, be sure to make the detour into the canyon.

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