Dades & Draa Valley Travel Guide
The Dades and Draa valleys form one of Morocco's most dramatic inland landscapes. Stretching from the foothills of the High Atlas to the edge of the Sahara, these valleys are lined with ancient kasbahs, rose gardens, palm oases and spectacular rock formations carved by centuries of wind and water.
Every May, the Rose Valley around Kelaa M'Gouna bursts into bloom for the famous Rose Festival. Todra Gorges — with 300-metre vertical walls — is one of Africa's most impressive canyon landscapes. You Morocco Tours includes the Dades and Draa valleys on private Sahara circuits from Marrakech, Fes and Casablanca.
Top Things to See & Do
🌹 Rose Valley
Visit Kelaa M'Gouna in spring to see millions of rose bushes in bloom — the source of Morocco's world-famous rose water and rose oil.
🏔️ Todra Gorges
Walk between 300-metre vertical canyon walls in one of Africa's most breathtaking gorge landscapes — excellent for photography and light hiking.
🏰 Dades Gorges & Kasbahs
Drive the winding Dades canyon road past ancient fortified kasbahs and dramatic rock formations known as the "Monkey Fingers".
🌴 Draa Valley Oases
Follow the Draa River through one of the world's largest palm grove corridors toward Zagora and the edge of the Sahara.