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Description
A spectacular valley, especially in spring (March-April), with beautiful landscapes. The Oued Dades River flows through the valley, its banks dotted with agricultural land: fields and orchards. The dry, rocky slopes of the valley are sparsely covered, but at the junction of these two habitats, you can see many interesting bird species. Following the path between the villages of Aït Arbi and Aït Ouglif, you'll pass a nesting area of Barbary Falcon and rjasta kanja. In the bushes and in the valley, birds typical of this region: plotni strnad, veliki detel, African Blue Tit, bulbul, oazna grlica and afriška kotorna.
Details
Access
The Dades Gorge is located north of the town of Boumalne. First, it's worth stopping at the valley Monkey Fingers viewpoint (see the map). It can be crowded, but it's also a good vantage point for birds flying through the valley. Then, you can park your car at the bridge near the village of Aït Arbi. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain , River , AgricultureConditions
Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , MountainousCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The walking route indicated on the map is about 3,5 km. The return along the river is a very narrow path, you have to walk a bit by feel along the river back to the car (or return by the asphalt road).