Tinerhir Travel Guide

  Todra Gorge
by JessieLang
 
  • Todra Gorge
      Todra Gorge
    by JessieLang
  • Laundry day
      Laundry day
    by JessieLang
  • The old city
      The old city
    by JessieLang
  • Tinerhir
      Tinerhir
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Pro

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  Palmeraie, close to Todra gorge, relaxing 


Con

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  Long way by bus, but what you get is more!! 


In a nutshell

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  If you've been their, you want to go back 

 

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Todra Gorge

Todra Gorge, Tinerhir

 JessieLang Says:  The Todra Gorge is an easy day trip from Tinerhir, and very scenic. The canyon walls were really steep. We stopped at the Hotel Yasmina for refreshments, and then returned to town. The road goes along for another 45 miles though.The date palms and green fields in the Todra... 

Salt mines in the Atlas Mountains

Salt mines in the Atlas Mountains, Tinerhir

 li-anne Says:  A village or two after Ait Haini the paved road stops, and it becomes as the moroccans say; "piste" That means unpaved road with big holes, big stones and the whole thing.After this specific village (ask in the village) you'll have to turn right direction of the mountains.... 

Stunning berber villages at Todra vally

Stunning berber villages at Todra vally, Tinerhir

 li-anne Says:  We hired a grand taxi (Hassan) with driver to explore the Todra vally. We drove about 50km's into this wide vally, and came through stunning berber villages. First we reached the berber village of Tamtattouche. Further on we reached Ait Haini and some even smaller village we... 

Don't miss the Todra Gorge!

Don't miss the Todra Gorge!, Tinerhir

 li-anne Says:  Beautifully situated. Just follow the narrow road from Tinerhir to the Todra Gorge. After 15 km you'll reach the gorge. The walls of the Atlas mountains rise 300meters high at his narrowest point. A smaal river (todra river) is running through it. Many moroccan family's... 

With dromadaire sleep in the dessert

With dromadaire sleep in the dessert, Tinerhir

 khadisya Says:  With the Family guide, you can book a day to the desert, or you can sleep in a tent and watch sunset. 

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing, Tinerhir

 Adamis Says:  Many people come to the Gorge to climb 

Gorges du Todra, refreshing

Gorges du Todra, refreshing, Tinerhir

 chrisvandenbroucke Says:  After walking in the burning sun, it felt good to cool down in the icy water.Too pity there's not enough of it, to take a swim.... 

Hotels  

Riad Agraw

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Hotel Tomboctou

 1 Review and 29 Opinions  We loved this place! The service was low-key, efficient, and friendly, and although not the cheapest... 

Restaurants  

Hotel Restaurant Les Roches: Overcrowded by tourgroups

Hotel Restaurant Les Roches: Overcrowded by tourgroups, Tinerhir

 li-anne Says:  Beautifully located, in the heart of the Todra gorge, lies restaurant Les Roches. We went in for lunch, and found it very crowded with tourgroups. The have a small menu, and once you want to order something, you'll find out that there are only 2 or 3 dishes available from... 

El Mabrouk: For 80 dirham complete Menu !!!!!!!!

El Mabrouk: For 80 dirham complete Menu !!!!!!!!, Tinerhir

 khadisya Says:  Wonderful salade brochettes pizza cous-cous tajine, and fruit of the season, they make what you want to eat. You eat in- or out side, or on top of the house. And the family makes music, and if you like they teach you to cook moroccan food. My favourite is Pizza Berbere, and... 

Chez Michelle: French cuisine in the middle of nowhere

Chez Michelle: French cuisine in the middle of nowhere, Tinerhir

 camelali Says:  After traveling for weeks in Morocco and enjoying Tajine and Couscous every day one might be a little hungry for something else. I had not expected to find in this little town south of the High Atlas such a good french cuisine. Michele, who is in her sixty's, opened this... 

Transportation  

Mohammed's Grand Taxi

Mohammed's Grand Taxi, Tinerhir

 li-anne Says:  If you want to make a trip from Tinerhir to Merzouga or Hassi Labied, you can call Mohammed.He had a grand taxi (max 6 people) and does the traject to Merzouga or Hassi Labied if you want to (200km) for 700 dirham.You can also contact Rachid from Palmeraie House to arrange... 

Taxi

Taxi, Tinerhir

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Shopping  

The Tuareg Carpet Guy

The Tuareg Carpet Guy, Tinerhir

 JessieLang Says:  There is a Berber carpet shop in the market area. The carpets were beautiful, but the Tuareg owner was the best part of the visit. He spoke excellent English, and told us stories about camels and caravans. His family owned caravans in the past, but it became too difficult to... 

Local Customs  

Sugar

Sugar, Tinerhir

 JessieLang Says:  Sugar comes in big cones here, and it was included in the trade goods carried by caravans. If you wanted to marry a Tuareg girl, you gave her family a sugar cone. If they kept it, they were willing to talk to you about it. 

Wedding in the Gorges du Todra

Wedding in the Gorges du Todra, Tinerhir

 chrisvandenbroucke Says:  When we just had finished our day trip to the somewhat disappointing Gorges du Todra, we happened to be in the middle of a wedding photo shooting.Nice to say how all of the party went into the water... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Don't photograph the guys posing with camels

Don't photograph the guys posing with camels, Tinerhir

 sbiswas Says:  There's a panorama north of Tinherir on the way to the Todra gorge overlooking the palmeries and the villages on the other side of the valley. There are guys dressed in blue posing with camels. They'll invite you to take a photo of them. Then they'll hit you up for money. I... 

Say Cheese!

Say Cheese!, Tinerhir

 mafi_moya Says:  Moroccans are often wary of having their photo taken and this was particularly true in the old town in Tinerhir. The merest sign of a camera was enough to bring angry looks and fierce wagging of fingers, even if it was pointed nowhere near them. Children and old ladies were... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Dades Gorge

Dades Gorge, Tinerhir

 JessieLang Says:  At the village of Boulmane, we turned off to see the Dades Gorge. After going most of the way in the bus, we had to park it and switch to rented 4x4s. About halfway between Boulmane and the Gorge, we saw a series of caves far from the road that is a family home. The guy has... 

Favorites  

Todra Gorge Practicalitites

Todra Gorge Practicalitites, Tinerhir

 amsterdam_vallon Says:  HOTELS AND ALTERNATIVESFrom the point where you come to the entrance of the gorge, and even through the gorge, there are a number of charming hotels. None offer much in terms of luxury, but the dramatic nature would make that unnatural. Still, value for money is good, and... 

Tinerhir Practicalities

Tinerhir Practicalities, Tinerhir

 amsterdam_vallon Says:  HOTELS AND ALTERNATIVESConsidering its remoteness, Tinerhir comes with an impressive range of hotels. They cover every standard from basic but proper to near-luxury. Value for money is normal, and there is really not need to book room in advance. All hotels lie in town... 

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 A walk trough Palmstreet, with a perfect guide - We met a guide, that took us trough Palmstreet, and we booked lunch at his kasba. Very friendly family, made Tea with Nanah, delicious. And lunch with fresh salad, and tajin. A little son came with... 

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Don't miss Tinerhir!

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 Tinerhir is a small and coasy town near the entrance of the Todra gorge. The town itself is quite small, with some shops and restaurants in the center. There is also a small kasbah near the center....... 

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Carpets and mines

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  Tinerhir is an industrial mining town near the Todra Gorge. I didn't stay here long but it seemed nice enough and not particularly industrial at all, although it's a lot livelier than many other... 

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Tinerhir or Tineghir

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  Tineghir, small active and thriving city, is famous for its palm plantation, one of vastest and the more luxuriantes. 40000 inhabitants live on culture there. There are two oases near Tinerhir. To... 

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Tinerhir

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 While the centre of Tinerhir is made into a typical modern Moroccan town, the villages around the oases have retained traditions and old life styles. The odd satellite dish could destruct your feeling... 

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Tinerhir

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 Tinerhir is in a very productive agricultural area, and situated by a large oasis. It is also very scenic. In addition to the gorges, the town and the surrounding countryside is also worth a look. 

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