Rose valley trek - 6 days

A wonderful mule trek takes us through these peaceful valleys, surrounded by colorful foothills and pinky mountain ranges. We walk on well-defined mountain paths crossing charming berber villages, which give us an insight into the simple lives of these hardy mountain people.

Stretching out between the high Atlas mountains and the volcanic ranges of Jbel Saghro, geologically it consists of two river valleys, are Mgoun and the Dadès. The Rose valley is famous for its rose growing which have been cultivated here for centuries.

From April to May, the valley of roses gives off a pleasant scent and is covered with multi-coloured flowers. The gathering process, traditionally a woman's task, requires great dexterity and patience. The flowers are carefully cut one by one and laid in willow baskets which are then sent to the distilleries.

Day 1: Marrakech – Tighermatine

After breakfast departure by car towards Ait Khiar(1490m), the start point of our trek where we meet the muleteers. We across the high Atlas mountains by Tizi N’Tichka pass, Ouarzazate, Skoura palm grove androse valley. We hike along the river to explore the beautiful berber villages,gardens and Kasbahs, we spend the night in camp. 3 hours walk.

Day 2:Tighermatine– Agouti Al Foukani

Walking along the river, planted fields of corn, barley,roses and almond trees. After lunch, we continue to achieve the panoramic view on Saghro, rose valley and Ighil Mgoun (4071m), we go down quietly towards Agouti Al Foukani where we camp. 5 hours walk.

Day 3: AgoutiAl Foukani – Amejgag

We head to the north, to Alemdoun village (1980m) for lunch. Afternoon, we continue our walk through the cultivated fields to reach Amejgag (1850m) where we camp. A short walk to a natural lake will be interesting. 4 hours walking.

Day 4: Amejgag – Boutaghrar

We move to the east direction to admire the beautiful view on the valley then we follow a track that leads to a small village wherewe found many cob houses. After lunch, we continue to Boutaghrar to spend a night with the inhabitant. 5 hours ½ of walk.

Day 5: Boutaghrar– Dades Gorges

The last day of our trek, between Dades and Rose valley at the land of Ait Atta in desertic fields. We arrive to Ait youl and have lunch,our driver will come and transport us to Dades gorges to spend the night in Kasbah La Vallée hotel. 4 hours walk.

Day 6: Dades Gorges – Marrakech

After breakfast, return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate by the beautiful road of Tichka pass. Overnight at Hotel or riad.