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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from Ait Oudinar

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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from Ait Oudinar

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4.6

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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from Ait Oudinar

06:28

23.1km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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7.31 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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7.92 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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8.94 km

Viewpoint

10.6 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. …

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12.4 km

End of the Dades Gorge

Highlight • Canyon

At this point you have to go back and climb the rock on the left. It's no problem!

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12.5 km

Monkey Fingers Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

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

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13.2 km

Dades Gorge Narrow Canyon

Highlight • Canyon

Otherwise difficult to find with a guide. You should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. In some places you have to climb a bit

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13.5 km

Balancing Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the route: Monkey Fingers Canyon - End of the Dades Gorge Loop from Ait Ouglif.

Note: The route through the gorge is easy up to waypoint 7. From …

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13.9 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 …

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23.1 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

5.18 km

5.14 km

3.34 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

9.14 km

6.55 km

5.18 km

1.98 km

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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Friday 24 April

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Monkey Fingers Rock Formations – Monkey Fingers Canyon loop from Ait Oudinar

Kasbahs of Ait Arbi

Monkey Fingers Rock Formations

Monkey Fingers Canyon

End of the Dades Gorge

Monkey Fingers Canyon

Dades Gorge Narrow Canyon

Balancing Rock

Rock Formations and River near Boumalne Dades

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