Todgha Gorge

Todgha Gorge is a limestone canyon in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas, carved by the Todgha River and known for its steep cliffs.

Todgha River: A river in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas that flows through Todgha Gorge. Its water carved the gorge and continues through the canyon.
River incision: The downward cutting of a river into its bed and surrounding land. It describes the main process that deepened Todgha Gorge.
Rock climbing: A sport in which participants ascend natural rock faces or artificial walls. Climbers use the gorge’s limestone walls for routes of varied difficulty.
Anti-Atlas: A mountain range in southwestern Morocco, south of the High Atlas. It is a neighboring Moroccan range with a distinct position and geological history.
Tinghir: A Moroccan town and oasis in the Todgha Valley, near the gorge’s southern entrance. The town anchors settlement and travel in the gorge’s surrounding valley.
Limestone: A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often formed from marine deposits. The gorge’s steep walls expose resistant limestone.
Sport climbing: A form of rock climbing that relies on fixed protection placed along a route. Bolted routes make parts of the gorge accessible for technical climbing.
Sahara: The world’s largest hot desert, extending across much of North Africa. Todgha Gorge lies at the transition between Atlas mountains and Saharan landscapes.
Todgha Oasis: A cultivated palm oasis in the Todgha Valley of southeastern Morocco. Its irrigated fields contrast with the gorge’s bare limestone walls.
Fluvial erosion: The wearing away and transport of rock and sediment by flowing water. The Todgha River shaped the canyon through persistent erosion.

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