If you are not successful in finding a distillery, he will be more than happy to show you his. We recommend our riders to wear a helmet to the correct standard and you should bring your own to ensure a proper fit. This season is celebrated as a festival known as "The Rose Festival" every year and it is considered as one of the famous celebrations in Morocco. Second, as a businessman and entrepreneur producing cosmetics and other rose products for the international market, I see the festival as an opportunity to review and assess the annual harvest, production methods, and distillation practices to better satisfy the needs of our customers around the world. This is a stunning road trip from Ouarzazate for those who want to experience natural rugged beauty and Berber culture of the South of Morocco, literally taking you off the beaten path. Day 1: Arrive in Tangier, Visit the Caves of Hercules. Usually, the festival happens within the first few weeks of May. Today you'll transfer from Boumalne Dadès to your accommodation in the village of Imlil. The old ksour dates back to the 11th century when it held an important position along the trans-Saharan trade route. Later, you can head to Jemaa el-Fna Square for some street food and live entertainment or choose from one of the many rooftop cafés above the square for quieter you're a foodie on the hunt for the culinary delights of Moroccan cuisine, take a private food tour through the medina. Below you will find the answers to some frequently asked questions about this tour and visiting Morocco. The Damascus rose, also called Rosa Damascena in Latin, is the dominating plant in the M'Goun Valley.
If you are planning to spend the night in the valley; you can also take a break and pay a visit Skoura oasis on the way. However, we predict that the event will soon become a celebration of the real thing. It's a great place for a little affordable luxury. Ear plugs, particularly if you are a light sleeper. On the way to the Valley of Roses, your driver will stop for you to view the Capp. First, is the opportunity to promote tours and workshops in the region to highlight our beautiful culture and rich heritage. Camp will be set up beside the Atlas massif. Celebrate our 20th anniversary with us and save 20% sitewide. Accommodation for the Annual Rose Festival. Valley of the Roses Festival in Morocco. The first leg of the route ends in the village of Hadida in the heart of the Valley of Roses, a unique setting. Twisting and turning along the valley, the road cuts through the rugged wilderness of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. You can share a Grand Taxi to Kallat Mgouna. It starts on a Friday and will end on Sunday.
'It takes two weeks for the flowers to dry. They made sure they kept the original Kasbah looking of the hotel. The itinerary may be modified at anytime for security reasons, meteorological or events beyond our control such as blocked roads, rivers in flood, drought, strikes and local holidays. It's time to head to your next destination, the town of Boumalne Dadès. One Day Tour Valley of Roses Morocco. The festival includes shows and concerts by Berber outdoor groups, exhibitions of agricultural and craft products, mainly jewellery and carpets, and competitions. The festival typically ends with a gigantic fair where producers from across the region converge to sell their products at competitive, customer-friendly prices, and people can buy household goods, clothing, and agricultural supplies. Start in the medina (old town) with its labyrinth of alleyways.
VALLEY OF THE ROSES. Your private guide will take you on a three to four-hour hike within the Imlil Valley, sharing the area's history as you pass scenic forests, streams, and mountain views. Make sure to support locals by buying some of their products. "Small distillation units and cooperatives are emerging in addition to the two local industrial factories, to produce rose water and even rose essential oil at a very high price, " he added. Make a stop in Erfoud, a bustling market town known for its annual Date Festival, fossil mining, and artisan factories. The valley gets its name from the thousands of rose bushes that blanket the hillsides and fill the air with their sweet scent. Pictures coming soon... The journey then continues on rocky pistes to enter the Dadès Gorge. Conceived by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, this walled sanctuary features exotic flowers from all over the world, planted amid quiet waterways and beautiful Art Deco and Moorish-styled buildings.
In early May one of the most popular festivals in Morocco takes place, the "Festival of Roses". Ride traditional Moroccan Barb and Arabian stallions which are well schooled and well balanced. This region is also know for its spectacular natural rock formations including eroded sandstone cliffs known as "the monkeys' fingers". English, Arabic, Berber, French Speaking Driver, Guide. After you check in at your Marrakesh hotel, you'll have time to relax, or you can venture out into the city. Discover the unique atmosphere of the festival of roses before continuing on the road to Todra Gorge through a track where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the mountains populated by Berber nomads, here you will explore a new sense of everyday life.