Rose Valley - 8 days

 

Rose Valley

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech or Ouarzazate

After arrival at the airport transfer to the hotel in the city centre. Free visit in the evening.


Day 2: Marrakech - Tizi-n-Tichka - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

Departure around 8:30 or 4x4 / minibus direction of the pass Tichka 2260m, the highest road pass Morocco, panoramic landscape grandiose, oak forests, pine, several beautiful Berber villages clinging; few stops before lunch in Ouarzazate. Then its on to Skoura oasis; Kelaa of Mgouna, Fortress chain Mgoun then Dadès. Night in a Kasbah in the region.


Day 3: Ait Youl of Dades Valley Mgoun to Ighrem-Qdim

Leaving on our trek at 8am; we cross many cultures on the terrace (maize, barley, rose) at the edge of the wadi Dades, nestled in a green valley throughout the year, then another dry and arid landscape pre desert, where water is scarce, provide enough water to drink for 3H walk. Lunch in the shade at the edge of the valley Mgoun; rest after noon, with only one and a half hour's walk to reach the village of Ighre, Aqdim-where water is in abundance. Night in tents.

 

Day 4: Ighrem-Qqdim Gorges Mgoun to Plateau Alemdoune 1700m

Departure at 8:30 hours. Walking through gorges and green valleys with beautiful Kasbahs. There will be a few passages through the river. Lunch in the sun at the exit of the gorges. Afternoon small and easy walk using mule trails with panoramic view of the mountains of the High Atlas. Night in tents.

 

Day 5: Alamdoun - Gorge oleander - Hot Valley - 1500 m Boutaghrar

We descend into quiet valleys with oleanders. Gradually, the valley widens and we pass the villages: Agouti, El Hot (visit the Kasbah with a panoramic view of the valley) the water is still in abundance; lunch by the river to shadow l 'afternoon, beautiful walk through the fields. Camp near Boutarhrar 1450m

Duration: 6H walk.

 

Day 6: Boutarhrar to Ouade Mgoun Rose Valley - 1300 m Tabarkhacht

Departure at 8am. Walk in the heart of the beautiful valley of Roses with its rich architectural traditions: kasbahs, the roses are emerging around the fields of cereals (maize Potatoes ....) to prevent goats and sheep from entering cultures. This region is known for manufacturing rose water and gasoline rose; meet people and you will not escape the issue of children "hello pen? ... "Hello sweet? "Night at the owner's hot shower in the evening and opportunity for women to make the Henna"

Duration: 6H quiet walk without technical difficulty.

 

Day 7: Ouarzazate Tabarkhacht to Tichka pass of Marrakech

Return to Marrakech by road, stopping in Kelâa Mgouna for who wants to buy the products of roses. Lunch just after the Col de Tichka 2260m (Taddert). Overnight hotel in Marrakech

Duration: 5H road / 300Km, beautiful road with beautiful scenery


Day 8: Depending on your departure time, self-guided tour of the city (gardens and historic palace / museum / Ecole Qur'anic / mosque / Tombs. We meet 2hours before departure for transfer to Airport