Private Hike to Monkey Fingers Canyon, Boumalne Dades

Navigate boulder-strewn trails through formations that look like stone fingers

A private guided hike to Monkey Fingers Canyon in Boumalne Dades takes two and a half hours through the Dades Valley, where rounded rocks wedged in gorges create a striking natural landscape. The trail includes natural obstacles (boulders to climb over and navigate around) that add an element of physical challenge. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French. Children from age 3 are welcome, and families can arrange donkey rides for an additional fee. Coffee or tea is included. Departure times run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., chosen when you book.

The experience

You start in the Dades Valley with a private guide and work through a trail that mixes hiking with problem-solving. The rounded rocks that give the canyon its name, resembling giant fingers, rise from the gorges alongside enormous boulders wedged into the landscape. The path itself sometimes requires you to scramble over and around these natural obstacles rather than walk beside them, which is what makes the hike feel like an adventure instead of a walk.

The route suits all fitness levels, though you need at least a moderate level of physical fitness to handle the boulder scrambling and uneven terrain. A guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish or French) leads the way and can adjust the pace to your group. If you're hiking with young children, donkeys are available for an additional fee: arrange this when you book your departure time. Coffee and tea come with the hike.

You'll need to agree on a start time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. when you make the booking. The minimum group size is two people per booking, and the hike takes two and a half hours. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the trailhead.

What’s included

• Coffee and tea.
• a private guide in English, Spanish or French.
• access to the trail through Monkey Fingers Canyon in the Dades Valley.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or French11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30

Guide in English, Spanish or French11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:30

AgesAdult (23 to 65 years) · Youth (12 to 22 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “I will have your contact information on my phone.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.18

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Excursion Miguirne Chez Ali

Is this one for you?Book this hike if you want a private guide and the flexibility to choose your departure time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The boulder scrambling and natural obstacles make it more physically engaging than a standard walking tour, so it suits hikers comfortable with uneven terrain and climbing over rocks rather than walking around them.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 22 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Monkey Fingers rock formations like on the trail?

Monkey Fingers are rounded rocks that resemble giant fingers, wedged alongside enormous boulders in the gorges of the Dades Valley. They create a striking natural landscape and are the centerpiece of the hike.

How difficult is the trail, and what should I wear?

The hike suits all fitness levels but requires at least moderate physical fitness because the trail includes natural obstacles: boulders to climb over and navigate around. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The hike is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What time does the hike start, and how long does it take?

Departure times run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and you choose your start time when you book. The hike takes two and a half hours.

What's included, and what costs extra?

Coffee and tea are included. Donkey rides for children are available for an additional fee (€15 per person for a Berber meal if you choose the Hike and Lunch option). A minimum of two people per booking is required.