Taghia Gorge Does Not Disappoint!

Finally! We made it to the Taghia Gorge. This has been a dream destination for quite some time now, and we finally found time to make the trek out there. Jeremy, James (The Mountain People) and I left Marrakech and headed for Zaouiat Ahansal, about a five hour drive through some beautiful landscape, which being Morocco and High Atlas, was no surprise at all. We took it easy that evening at a quiet auberge in the village and started the two hour hike through the valley, along the river, into Taghia early the next morning. The journey itself was breathtaking, but expectations were exceeded as we walked into Taghia with the massive Limestone walls towering overhead. Our new acquaintance, and pro climber, Alex Honnold, referred to it as the “Yosemite of Morocco”. He and a handful of other pro climbers, and climbing expedition teams were there the same weekend enjoying the incredible rock climbing Taghia has to offer. We found out quickly that this is not your normal, weekend crag. This is adventure climbing at it’s finest and it draws out the cream of the crop from all over the world. We spent some time climbing a few pitches, taking some pictures, and hiking around the amazing valley. Some of the approaches are full on canyoneering adventures which made the entire experience thrilling and challenging. I can’t wait to go back! There is so much more to say about this secluded climbing wonderland tucked away in the High Atlas. If you love climbing and you love adventure, you need to put Taghia on your tick list. If you want info and help planning, Climb Morocco can help. We offer a helpful Independent Climber Package and would love to meet with you to plan out all your logistics for your Taghia adventure.
So cool to meet Alex Honnold and chat about how amazing Taghia is!  Thanks Alex!

So cool to meet Alex Honnold and chat about how amazing Taghia is! Thanks Alex!

Breathtaking!  Endless Limestone Climbing.

Breathtaking! Endless Limestone Climbing.

Jay Climbing on Belle Et Berber Multi pitch climbing in Taghia Gorge.

Jay Climbing on Belle Et Berber Multi pitch climbing in Taghia Gorge.

Beautiful shot of the valley with massive Limestone Walls.  Dream Spot!

Beautiful shot of the valley with massive Limestone Walls. Dream Spot!

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