Valley Of Roses

Valley Of Roses

Trekking in the Valley of Roses, Morocco: a hike that presents no great physical difficulty. It’s also an opportunity to walk with friends or even with your children to discover the richness and cultural traditions of the Berbers of the southern, central High Atlas.
Verdant valleys (the Dades Valley and the Valley of Roses) in an arid and dry landscape, Berber villages along the river, magnificent Kasbahs with beautiful architecture, terraced gardens, oleander forests, fields of rose bushes, walnut trees, fig trees, and gorges.

Highlights:
● Varied landscapes: magnificent gorges, pretty gardens, beautiful villages, rose bush fields.
● Meeting the locals and discovering their customs.
● Accommodation in typical guesthouses.
● Insight into daily village life.
● Friendly atmosphere from our team. ● Delicious meals prepared by our chef
● Visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

Trekking program in the Valley of Roses, Morocco
Day 1: Marrakech
Welcome at Marrakech airport, transfer to a riad or hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley (326 km)
Departure around 8 a.m., heading for the Tichka Pass (2,260 m); the highest road pass in Morocco, offering a magnificent panoramic view. After the pass, the landscape will be semi-desert, typical of the southern slopes of Morocco. Lunch in Ouarzazate, then continue to Kelaa de M’Gouna, before arriving at the Dades Valley with its beautiful kasbahs. Overnight stay in a lodge. 7-hour drive.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses Agurzegua
We begin our hike in the Dades Valley, crossing several terraced crops. We then leave this beautiful valley for a 3-hour arid landscape, finally discovering the beautiful green M’Goun Valley. Lunch is served on the banks of the valley in the village of Ighrm Aqdim, followed by another 1.5-hour walk to reach the village of Aguerzaka. Don’t forget to bring tennis shoes, as we will have to cross the river several times. Walking time: 5.5 hours. Elevation gain: 500m ascent and 400m descent. Overnight stay with a local.

Day 4: Agurzegua – Almdoune Valley
We leave this valley, very green with its beautiful kasbahs and gorges, to climb 300 meters to the pass that leads us through a juniper forest to the Ameskar Valley. Once again, we reach the beautiful Almdoune Valley, with about a hundred mud-brick kasbah-shaped houses. Lunch in the Temtda Valley, then continue on a good, wide trail to the village of Alemdoune (1700m). Walking time: 5 hours. Elevation gain: 400m ascent and 300m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.

Day 5: Almdoune – El Quati Valley – Oleander Gorges – Boutghrar
We leisurely descend a valley of oleanders (plan to cross the gorges with sandals). The gorges are small, but very exotic thanks to their oleanders, leading us to the Elhout Valley with its beautiful kasbahs. A large village with several beautiful houses, we have lunch by the river near the village of Aznag. After a 1-hour walk, we cross to the village of Boutaghrar. Walking time: 5 hours. Elevation gain: 500m descent. Overnight stay in a cottage.

Day 6: Boutaghrar – Kalaat M’goun – Ouarzazat – Tichka Pass – Marrakech
After thanking our team of muleteers, transfer by car. A short stop in the town of Kalaat M’goun; a town famous for the annual Rose Festival, where you’ll find shops selling rose products. We continue on the road towards Ouarzazat, then enjoy the sumptuous landscapes offered by the Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Marrakech. End of our services.

Day 7: Marrakech
Free visit to Marrakech

Day 8: The Airport
Free time, depending on flight times, transfer to the airport

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● DURATION: …………………..8 days / 7 nights.
● PERIOD: ………………………. This tour runs year-round and can depart on the date of your choice. ● GRADE: ……………………….. Standard Travel
● PICKUP DETAILS:………… Airport pickup
● ACCOMMODATION:………, rural lodges (Berber houses) and hotels or riads.
● FOOD AND BEVERAGES:…………… Fresh salad and hot meals like Moroccan tagines and couscous will be provided.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
– Road transfers between Marrakech and the start of the trek and return to Marrakech at the end of the trek
– Hotel or riad in Marrakech
– 4 nights in a lodge or homestay during the trek
– All meals during the trek
– Services of muleteers and mules
– Services of a cook
– Services of a certified mountain guide

DOES NOT INCLUDE:
– Roundtrip flight; – Meals in Marrakech
– Drinks and personal items
– Repatriation insurance
– Traditional tips