Trek "The Valley of Roses"
A journey to the heart of one of the most beautiful valleys of the Atlas, the mythical Valley of Roses and the M'Goun Gorges
Level of difficulty
Regular walkers
Level 2
Length of stay
6 days 5 nights
Departure point
Marrakech or Agadir
DETAILED ITINERARY
Departing from Marrakech or Agadir, you will go to Kelaat M'Gouna at the entrance to the Valley of Roses for a loop among the valleys, rose fields and canyons of M'Goun.
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Departure from Marrakech or Agadir to Kelaat M'Gouna
Travel time: 5 to 7 hours depending on the starting point
Departure at 8 a.m. from Marrakech or Agadir with our private drivers, towards Ouarzazate then Kelaat M'Gouna at the entrance to the Valley of Roses to spend a first night in a hostel and meet the team.
First day of trekking, from Boutaghrar
Walking time: 6h30, 200m elevation gain
THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS STAY:
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a wild and preserved nature, far from the sites frequented by tourists
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fascinating natural landscapes
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an experienced local muleteer guide
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you only carry your backpack
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small mixed groups of 4 to 15 people
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a confirmed departure from as early as 4 registered
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the nights in a traditional cottage with beds
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
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a sleeping bag suitable for the temperatures of the period (more information on the weather here )
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lightweight walking shoes or sneakers with sand-proof gaiters
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a backpack with a water bottle
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a 10kg travel bag
Here you will find the list of what is recommended to take: Preparing your suitcase for a stay in the desert
Second day of trek,
Walking time: 7 hours
Departure at 8 a.m. from Marrakech or Agadir with our private drivers, towards Ouarzazate then Kelaat M'Gouna at the entrance to the Valley of Roses to spend a first night in a hostel and meet the team.
Departure at 8 a.m. from Marrakech or Agadir with our private drivers, towards Ouarzazate then Kelaat M'Gouna at the entrance to the Valley of Roses to spend a first night in a hostel and meet the team.
Third day of trek,
Walking time: 4 hours
After two good days of walking, this day will be more leisurely but on sandy terrain. We will walk from erg to erg, deep in the dunes, with the fascinating and mysterious energy of the Sahara.
We'll set up camp in the dunes, on one of the wind-shaped plateaus. Enjoy the sunset from the top of the dunes—a magical moment.
Fourth day of trekking,
Walking time: 5 hours
We will continue to enjoy a final day in the dunes to walk to the first dunes of the Iriki Desert, those which mark the beginning of the Sahara and offer a panoramic view of Djebl Bani, the entrance to the Iriki National Park and the Algerian mountains in the distance.
Return to Agadir or Marrakech
Travel time: 5 to 7am
In the morning, we'll finish our walk through the dunes and arrive at the flatlands of the former dried-up Iriki Lake, still marked by salt springs. We'll head back to Djbel Bani to reach our nomadic village. We'll welcome you to our guesthouse, the family home where we grew up. You'll have the pleasure of taking a well-deserved shower and relaxing!
In the late afternoon, we will visit our village on foot to show you agriculture in the oasis and water management, the life of the inhabitants here.
The evening will mark the end of the stay with a beautiful moment of music around the fire and the sound of the derboukas.
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The program is subject to adjustment depending on weather conditions.
Each participant must be in good health and not have any specific health conditions.
RATES
From Marrakech or Agadir: €545
From Ouarzazate: €515
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Included:
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private transport from Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate, round trip
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5 nights in cottages and inns
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full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6
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the muletier guide
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Not included:
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the nights in Marrakech, Agadir or Ouarzazate
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travel insurance
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personal expenses
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tips
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plane tickets
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lunches on the outbound and return trips
Map of the Valley of Roses trek
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