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June 29, 2022

WHAT TO DO IN THE VALLEY OF THE ROSES，MOROCCO

The Valley of the Roses in Morocco is often overlooked on the popular Ouarzazate to Dades road trip route. Not only is the scenery stunning; the local rose products are the lifeblood of a small Moroccan communityThe southern foothills of the Atlas Mountains are a beautiful part of Morocco. Sinuous rivers cut a trail of green through the sculpted rock formations of steep sided ravines. Backed by the golden hue of a barren landscape, these oases give Morocco it’s unmistakable exotic feel.

Most of this exotic landscape is soaked up by travellers at Morocco’s popular destinations, the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge. While both are beautiful, the much less visited Valley of the Roses has scenery that can compete with the two heavyweights without the bursting number of visitors.

The Valley of the Roses has been carved by the Assif M’Goun river as it twists and turns its way down to the town of Kalaat M’Gouna. An exhilarating windy 30 km paved road runs alongside the river, with excellent views of the mesmerizing red rock / green valley combination.

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But, it’s the valley’s namesake that brings life to the area – literally and economically. Each April and May the valley is flooded with local women picking roses to be shipped off to factories in nearby Kalaat. Here they are turned into everything from shampoo to hand creams; cure-alls and nasal decongestants.

It’s well worth taking the time to stop and smell the roses.

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SOME GREAT THINGS TO DO IN VALLEY OF THE ROSES

DRIVE / Drive the dramatic winding road to Bou Tharar

WALK / Hike through the rose bushes along the valley floor

ROSES / Find some great value, local rose products at Rosa Bio

FESTIVAL / Be intoxicated by the Valley of the Roses flower festival

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The town of Kalaat M’Gouna by the Assif M’Goun is the central area of the Valley of the Roses.

To hike through the valley floor, stop at the villages of Hdida or Taberkhachte and amble through the roses.

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