Morocco Reviews: Todra Gorge and Aït Ben Haddou
The Todra Gorge is worth a short visit for the views of the cliffsides moving in around the river. You can go for a longer trek through the valley, but I opted for driving to the top of the gorge and only walking the last 300 m, as this is where the track narrows to as little as 10 m wide with steep cliffsides up to 160 m high on both sides. The river is a place for family picnics, and there is a nice quiet atmosphere along the track. The sellers don’t really hassle you, and you can enjoy the walk in peace. Hotel Amazir We stayed in Hotel Amazir, which has a nice pool on a terrace overlooking the river. The terrace is overgrown with flowers, and you can sit on the couches and enjoy the lulling sounds of the river. The rooms are nice with en suite bathrooms and airconditioning. The AC in our room was a bit intense though, so we only had it on for a little while. Next day we continued to Aït Ben Haddou. This is a small town, which is classif...