Boumalne Dades marks the transition between the main east–west road and the route following the river north. Its terraces and buildings look over the valley, while the town provides services before an excursion farther into the Dades.
What to see
Views across the river valley and the town’s stepped setting.
What to do
Pause for a walk, then continue into the valley with time for separate stops.
Practical information
Confirm current access, opening arrangements and local conditions before travelling. Use local guides for unfamiliar paths; respect private homes, cultivated land and requests about photography. Accommodation and dining links may refer to your Ouarzazate base or an onward stop; check the address on each listing.
Getting here
From Ouarzazate, travel east through Skoura and Kalaat M’Gouna. Boumalne is the turning point for the Dades Gorges; Tinghir lies farther east.
