Tinghir Valley

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After a full day exploring we’re glad to stop in the relaxing little oasis of our Dades Valley hotel.

Outdoor seating area with unique chairs and a small table, featuring earthy tones and a sunny sky in the background.
View of a serene hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by traditional Moroccan architecture and a bright blue sky.
View of a relaxing hotel patio in Dades Valley with lounge chairs and a swimming pool under a clear blue sky.
A serene hotel pool in Dades Valley, surrounded by rustic walls, lounge chairs, and a clear blue sky.
A man relaxing by the pool, with water splashing around him, in a hotel courtyard featuring a traditional Moroccan architectural style.
A person enjoying a relaxing moment in a pool at a hotel, surrounded by clear blue water.
A person swimming in a sunlit pool at a hotel in Dades Valley, with patterned walls and seating areas visible in the background.
A person relaxing in a swimming pool at a hotel in Dades Valley, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and decorative plants.
A person relaxing in a swimming pool at a hotel in Dades Valley, with sunlight reflecting off the water and a relaxing atmosphere.
Person relaxing in a pool at a hotel in Dades Valley, surrounded by lounge chairs and greenery.

After a relaxing night we’re heading out on our Dades and Tinghir valley exploration.

A panoramic view of the Dades Valley showcasing rolling hills and mountain ridges under a clear blue sky.

Yet more stunning scenery speeds past us.

A scenic view of Dades Valley featuring traditional earthen buildings surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

We stop off in the town of Tinghir, a city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south of the High Atlas and north of the Little Atlas in central Morocco.

A person climbing a tall palm tree with ripe dates in a sunny landscape.
A person wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt taking a selfie in front of a valley with a village in the background under a clear blue sky.
View of a village in Dades Valley featuring traditional mud-brick architecture amidst greenery and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Lush oasis in Dades Valley featuring tall palm trees and greenery against a mountainous backdrop.
Person smiling while holding a pomegranate half, surrounded by greenery.
A person stands in a green field with palm trees in the background and a historical building visible in the distance.
A close-up of wooden stakes forming a fence, set against a backdrop of lush green fields and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

It is the capital of Tinghir Province and its name originally referred to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, but its area has expanded to encompass surrounding villages and refers to the entire oasis.

A person in sunglasses posing in front of a building with the sign 'Mosquee Ikelane' in the Dades Valley.
Narrow pathway between mud-brick houses in the Dades Valley, with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
View of a traditional Moroccan building with signs reading 'MOSQUEE IKELANE' and 'IKELANE', featuring adobe walls and a garden area.
A person stands by a narrow water channel surrounded by greenery and stone walls, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere in the Dades Valley.
A person smiling in front of a rustic mud-brick structure surrounded by greenery.
A person standing in front of a weathered, ancient adobe building in a desert landscape.
A man stands in front of ancient earthen ruins in a desert landscape, with clear blue skies above.
Ruins of an ancient structure made of mud brick, surrounded by arid landscape and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
A man standing in front of ancient earthen ruins and palm plants in Dades Valley, Morocco.
A sunlit view of ancient earthen structures in Dades Valley, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

The lush palm valleys and fertile parcels of farmland make for a verdant spectacle.

Tall palm tree with clusters of dates against a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush greenery.
A man standing on a dirt path surrounded by green vegetation and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
View of tall palm trees against a clear blue sky in Dades Valley.
Lush green landscape in Dades Valley with palm trees and vegetation, showcasing an oasis-like setting.
Lush green landscape with palm trees in the Dades Valley.
A serene view of a valley with tall grasses and a calm water body reflecting the sky, with a distant village atop a hill under a clear blue sky.
Scenic view of lush greenery and palm trees in Dades Valley, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.
A man stands by a riverbank in the Dades Valley, wearing a green t-shirt and shorts, with a scenic background of palm trees and traditional buildings under a clear blue sky.
A donkey grazing in a lush green field with palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
Lush greenery in Dades Valley with palm trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
A man standing by a rocky riverbed, holding a bicycle, with adobe-style buildings and greenery in the background.
A person standing on a rocky riverbed surrounded by greenery and bright blue sky.

And finally an obligatory stop to see some beautiful local crafts, this time hand woven carpets with mint tea.

Very pretty but out of our price range!

A smiling man stands inside a room filled with colorful handwoven carpets and decorative items, with a wooden door partially open behind him.
A woman seated on the floor in a traditional setting, working on hand woven carpets, surrounded by colorful yarns and textiles.
A couple smiling while holding drinks in a cozy setting with traditional decor.
A craftsman is laying out a handwoven carpet with geometric patterns in a workshop. A woman in traditional attire observes in the background.
A green door featuring a unique, geometric design made of beige material.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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