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- Todra Gorge
Todra Gorge
The Todra Gorge - a canyon on the eastern side of the High Atlas
Mountains - is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular natural
attractions that Morocco has to offer. Nature lovers who feel
starved in the choked streets of Morocco's cities simply must make
the trip to the Todra Gorge (most easily accessed from the town of
Tinerhir) - they will be rewarded by the experience of a lifetime.
To put the grandeur of the gorge into perspective, consider that
over its final 1,950 feet (600m), the canyon narrows to a rocky
passage only 33 feet (10m) wide, while the sheer walls rise up 984
feet (300m) on either side. Sunlight only reaches the bottom of the
Todra Gorge, where a viscous ice-cold river flows along, for a few
hours each morning - and night-time temperatures regularly fall
below freezing. Although a place of awesome ruggedness, tourists
need not worry about being too far 'off the beaten track' - a
well-maintained hiking path runs through the gorge, and there are
restaurants and even a hotel situated about halfway along.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.