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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

4.7

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661

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

03:58

13.6km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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 …

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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

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8.25 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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10.0 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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10.2 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

6.91 km

2.38 km

2.37 km

1.03 km

855 m

Surfaces

8.40 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 22 April

27°C

14°C

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Ruins of the Ancient Kasbah at Monkey Fingers

Rock Formations and River near Boumalne Dades

Monkey Fingers Rock Formations

Kasbahs of Ait Arbi

Entrance to Dades Gorge

Monkey Fingers Canyon

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