Trek Details

Rose Valley Trek: A fantastic experience for Nature lovers and an exhilarating trekking experience in Morocco. While hiking in Roses valley, you will discover Dades, Mgoun valleys, and its surrounding Berber villages, and walk towards the south of the High Atlas mountains. You will explore the colorful world of the Kasbahs with the Berber team. Locals built the kasbahs villages from stone and mud; it is a secluded place that keeps its originality. An exciting time to visit this unique valley is during the festival of roses, which takes place in Kelaat Mgouna.

Total Duration: 8 days
Period: March to November
Trek Grade: Easy to medium
Max Elevation: 1700 m
Accommodation: Tents and Guesthouse.

Rose valley trek allows you to:

Explore Roses and Mgoun Valleys
Discover The fortified villages (Kasbahs)
Walkthrough the Spectacular Mgoun Gorges.

Itinerary of Rose Valley trek

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Marrakech and spend the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2200m) – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley (1800m)

Early morning after breakfast, we head south and cross the high Atlas by Tizi N’Tichka pass till we arrive at the south side of the Atlas Mountains. We enjoy the spectacular views and have lunch in the city of Ouarzazate. After lunch, we drive to Skoura oasis, Keala of Mgouna, and the Dades Valley. The estimated duration of the drive is 7 hours—overnight in the local guesthouse.

Day 3: Ait Youl – Ighrem AQdim

After breakfast in the morning, we begin our hike crossing the cultures on terraces (barley, maize, rose) to leave this beautiful valley towards the green Mgoun Valley. After lunch, we cross the river; it takes about 90 minutes to trek to get to Ighrem Aqdim village. The estimated duration of the trek is 6 hours—overnight in tents.

Day 4: Ighrem Aqdim – Mgoun Gorges – Alemdoune Plateau (1700m)

After breakfast, we leave Ighrem Aqdim to explore the green valley and gorges with beautiful old villages. We have lunch in the shade of the Gorges (towards the exit of the canyons). After lunch, we proceed in the afternoon by enjoying the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains while taking a short walk on mule trails. Overnight in tents. 5 hours of trek.

Day 5: Alamdoun – Oleanders Valley – Hot Valley – Boutaghrar (1500m)

We descend the valley of Oleanders and pass through Agouti, El Hot. Lunch picnic near the river and proceed later in the afternoon on our trek to the town of Boutghrar. We spend the night camping or in a local gite. 6 hours of walking.

Day 6: Boutarhrar – Ouade Mgoun (Roses Valley) – Tabarkhacht (1300m)

The trek continues through the Valley of Roses to explore the authentic architectural designs of the old villages. You enjoy the views of the roses emerging from the fields of potatoes and maize. The Roses prevent the herd of animals from entering the cultures. The region is known for manufacturing Roses water. Overnight in a local gite. 6 hours of trekking.

Day 7: Tabarkhacht (1300m) – Ouarzazate – Tichka pass (2200m) – Marrakech

After breakfast, we head back to Marrakech through 1000 kasbahs road in the morning. Those interested in stopping over for Rose products at Kelaa Mgouna can do so during the journey. We have lunch in Ait Benhaddou Kasbahs. Overnight in the hotel at Marrakech. End of Rose valley trek

Day 8: Departure

The flight back home.

Summer and Winter Season Price

2 people – 550 €
3 people – 500€
For 4 people or more – 440 €

Price Includes

English-speaking guide
Transfers from and to your hotel
Accommodation for trekking duration
Mules for luggage carrying during the trek
Kitchen equipment
All meals during your trek

Price Does Not Include

Ticket flight
Travel Insurance
Accommodation and meals in Marrakech
Drinks
Entrance fees
Traditional tips

Materials Needed For Rose Valley Trek

The big bag of clothing
Backpack for each daily supplies
Good walking shoes and socks fit for rugged terrain
3-4 season sleeping bag
Warm and light clothes
Ice ax and crampons for winter
Lightweight waterproof over-trousers/ rain-pants
Personal First Aid Kit
Sunglasses
Suncream
Head Torch
Camera
Hat
Toilet tissues
Water bottle
Water purifier

Additional Details

Rose valley trek is available and can be arranged for groups of all sizes.
Further discounts are available for group sizes over eight people.
You can pay €/$/£ or Moroccan Dirhams.

Rose valley trek offers many options for those who love exploring on foot.

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