Morocco Rose Festival trek in early May 2026
Enjoy an unforgettable Morocco rose festival trek in the heart of the Morocco Roses Valley during the famous Rose Festival 2026 in Kelaat M’Gouna. This trip combines hiking in the High Atlas, immersion in Berber villages and discovery of traditional kasbahs. Each stage of the Roses Valley trek offers spectacular panoramas, blooming gardens and the festive atmosphere typical of this unique region.
Enjoy a Roses Valley hike suitable for all levels, along authentic trails and colourful spring landscapes. The Morocco Rose Festival also offers the opportunity to meet local people, discover their crafts and fully experience the local culture. These two days of immersion make the Roses Valley trek an exceptional cultural and nature experience, ideal for trekking enthusiasts, photographers and anyone seeking authentic moments in the Morocco Roses Valley.
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Detailed itinerary for the Morocco Rose Festival trek
Day 1: France – Marrakech ✈️
Meet and greet at Marrakech airport and transfer to your 3★ hotel. Free time to explore Marrakech, the gateway to the High Atlas.
🏨 Accommodation: hotel.
Day 2: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Boutaghrar (320 km) 🚐
Drive via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) and magnificent scenery. Cross the oases, then settle into the guesthouse in Boutaghrar.
🕒 6h30 drive — 🏡 Accommodation: guesthouse.
Day 3: Roses Valley trek – Boutaghrar – Agouti Gorges – Alemdoun (+200 m) 🥾
Start of the trek towards Alemdoun (1,800 m). Hike through the Valley of 1,000 Kasbahs and the Agouti Gorges, picnic in the gardens. Pass through Berber villages (Agouti, Lhout, Znag).
🕒 5h walking — 🏡 Accommodation: guesthouse in Alemdoun.
Day 4: Roses Valley hike – Alemdoun – Aguerzga (5h30 / +300 m, -250 m) ⛰️
Walk along the slopes of the M’Goun massif, with views over valleys, gorges and high plateaus. An authentic trek between Berber villages and the peaks of the High Atlas.
🕒 5h30 walking — 🏡 Accommodation: guesthouse in Aguerzga.
Day 5: The Roses Valley – Aguerzga – Boutaghrar (6h / +50 m, -300 m) 🌄
Descent into the M’Goun valley through gorges and lush gardens. Walk with your feet in the water between ochre kasbahs and green landscapes.
🕒 6h walking — 🏡 Accommodation: guesthouse in Boutaghrar.
Day 6: Special day – Morocco Rose Festival in Kelaat M’Gouna 🌹🎶
After breakfast, transfer by local taxi to Kelaat M’Gouna. Take part in the Rose Festival: colourful parades, fantasia, Berber music and dances, crafts. Return in the late afternoon to the same guesthouse.
🏡 Accommodation: guesthouse in Boutaghrar.
Day 7: Boutaghrar – Marrakech via the Tichka 🛣️
Return drive via the Tichka. Lunch in a local restaurant at the foot of the Atlas. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon, dinner at leisure.
🏨 Accommodation: riad.
Day 8: Marrakech – Return flight ✈️
Transfer to Marrakech airport and return flight. End of the Morocco Rose Festival trek
Trek highlights
- 🎉 Exclusive participation in the local event: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Morocco Rose Festival in Kelaat M’Gouna. You will experience a festival of colours and fragrances unlike anywhere else in the world, where ancestral songs and dances of the Berber population celebrate the end of the harvest in a festive yet solemn atmosphere.
- 🌹 Floral immersion in the land of a thousand Kasbahs: Enjoy a complete crossing of the Morocco Roses Valley at the key moment of the early-morning picking. The trail winds between lush gardens and centuries-old earthen kasbahs, whose ochre architecture contrasts beautifully with the green palm groves and the pink of flowering hedges.
- 🥾 A tailor-made, varied itinerary: This Roses Valley trek was designed to offer the perfect balance between effort and contemplation. You will alternate between balcony mule tracks and refreshing hikes with your feet in the water along the oueds, offering a playful, sensory approach to this unspoilt territory.
- ⛰️ Untamed beauty and exceptional panoramas: Our Roses Valley hikes take you to spectacular viewpoints over the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas. You will explore the narrow M’Goun gorges, a grand mineral world where time-sculpted rock dominates fortified villages clinging to the cliffs.
- 🤝 Authentic encounters with the Berber people: Hospitality is no empty word here: enjoy a warm welcome in Berber villages. Friendly nights in traditional guesthouses are special moments to share mint tea and discover the ancestral way of life of the Atlas inhabitants, guardians of this secret valley.
Practical information
- 📅 Dates: Between May 1st and 8, 2026
- 📍 Departure: Marrakech
- ⛰️ Level: Easy to moderate — 4 to 6 hours of walking/day
- 💶 Indicative price: from €750 / person (based on 4 people)
- 🏨 Accommodation: hotels & 🏡 traditional guesthouses
Booking & contact
Book your place now for this Roses Valley trek and Morocco Rose Festival:
Or contact us directly on +212 679 318 411.
Learn more
Also discover our hikes in the Moroccan desert and other treks in Morocco. For the history of the festival, see:
Kelaat M’Gouna.
FAQ – Morocco Rose Trek
When does the Morocco Rose Festival 2026 take place? 🌹
Between May 1st and 8, 2026, with activities in Kelaat M’Gouna (exact parade dates to be confirmed locally).
What is the walking level for the Roses Valley hike? ⛰️
Easy to moderate: 4 to 6 hours of walking per day, with a few moderate elevation changes.
What type of accommodation is provided on the Morocco Rose Festival trek? 🏡
Simple hotels in Marrakech and friendly traditional guesthouses in the valley.
What should I bring for walking in the water? 💧
Sandals or amphibious shoes, a lightweight towel, and a change of clothes for the water sections (gorges and gardens).
