Dades Gorge: Monkey Fingers

The Dades Gorges are located in the upper Dades Valley, between the towns of Boumalne Dades and M’semrir.
Renowned for their stunning landscapes and the hospitality of the local people, the area is especially famous for the unique rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers,” also referred to as the “Brain of the Atlas.”
The Dades Gorges are located in the upper Dades Valley between the towns of Boumalne Dades and M’semrir in Morocco.
The Dades River and its gorges lie between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro, southeast of Marrakech.
The Dades is a river stretching nearly 200 km, with about half of its length running through mountainous terrain.
Along its course, four series of gorges and narrow canyons unfold, with depths ranging from 200 to 500 meters.
Renowned for its dramatic landscapes and the hospitality of its inhabitants, the region is especially famous for its “Monkey Fingers” rock formations also known as the “Brain of the Atlas” as well as traditional kasbahs and picturesque views typical of the High Atlas scenery.