Rose Valley
The Rose Valley is on the road between Ouarzazate and Dades, and in spring the hedges of roses along the fields are the whole point. The rest of the year it's still a lovely green valley with good walking.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Rose hedges along the fields
- Rose water and oil cooperatives
- Kelaat M'Gouna rose festival in May
- M'Goun river valley walks
Best time to go
Late April to May for the roses. Otherwise good most of the year.
From the driver's seat
Outside the season the roses aren't there, so I'll be honest about whether it's worth a detour on your dates.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Rose Valley
How long to stay
A couple of hours; half a day with a walk.
Getting there
Between Skoura and Boumalne Dades, about 90 km east of Ouarzazate.
Worth seeing
- The rose fields around Kelaat M'Gouna
- Small distilleries making rose water
- Walks up the valley between the villages
Good to know
- The roses bloom from late April into May, with the rose festival in May.
- Buy rose water and oils from the cooperatives. The quality is better and the price is fair.
- Outside the season the valley is still lovely, just green instead of pink.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
6 Days · 5 Nights6-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour via the Sahara
Across Morocco in Six$820–$1100 per person · accommodation included
7 Days · 6 Nights7-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
Imperial Cities and Sahara$980–$1320 per person · accommodation included
8 Days · 7 Nights8-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
Morocco in Eight$1120–$1500 per person · accommodation includedRose Valley, your way
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