the rose valley treks

The strong smells of the Persian rose have a magic spell as they invoke very sweet memories of the wandering visitors in quest of the valley’s secret gardens .The bushes surround every single piece of land along the M’goun river , where the delicate pink rose is picked gracefully and almost religiously by young girls to end up in the concoction of the most elaborate perfumes.

Through the scenic gorges and canyons runs the mighty M’goun River that donates life to every Kasbah of the stunning villages encroaching on the hillsides of the majestic Atlas Mountains. .Like a mirage, these oases appear almost unreal. From first sight , it is obvious that the locals led a harsh battle to garden the fields and used their talents to their best .Yet , they succeed in creating an utterly bewildering contrast .The roses , used indeed only as boundaries to encompass properties , add something to the extraordinary feel of the whole experience.

rose water valley :

The Dades valley remains the jewel of the southern slopes of the High Atlas with its almond, fig and olive trees , the Persian rose gardens , Kasbahs and the secrets they unfold abide in this stunning river .Either , during spring or autumn this countryside reverberates with life and charms the visitors as well as its Berber inhabitants.

Itinerary :

• Marrakech to Ait Iyoul via Demnate
• Dar Glaoui / Boutarhrar
• Aguerzegua / Amejgag
• Tizguite / Tabouchite
• Transfer vers Ait Ben haddou
• Drive Via Tizi N'tichka pass back to Marrakech

Note: this trip could be combined with an extended trip to:

- The Sahara desert

- The Atlantic coast and Toubkal

details :

Comfort: basic to comfortable	None	Activities walking	Accomodation: riad, gite d’etape, hotel, camping.	Grading: easy to moderate
Weather: cold to hot	wild camping	Joining: Marrakech	Transport: bus or 4x4/ mules	Period: September / June

Lost valley :

When snow starts melting and waters flow via the serpentine Mgoun assif the southern slopes open onto captivating walks. Following the river feet in water we explore deep gorges and stunning perched villages and secret garden of virgin lands through some rarely seen parts and unbelievable beauty.

Itinerary

• Marrakech / Ait Bouguemez
• Aarous
• Tarkedit
• Mgoun summit / Igli N’tnwot
• Tirhremt n’aitAhmed
• Tizi N' Ait hmed / Ameskar fouqani
• Assif Mgoun/ Boutarhrar
• Transfer back to Marrakech

Notice:

This trip could be combined with an extended trip to the desert. For more information contact us to tailor a suitable version.

Details :

Comfort: basic to comfortable	None	Activities walking	Accomodation: Riad, hotel, gite d’etapes, camping, local houses.	Grading: stenuous
Weather: cold to hot	wild camping	Joining: Marrakech	Transport: bus or 4x4/ mules	Period: April / September