8-Day Valley of Roses TrekBerber Villages, Kasbahs & M'Goun Landscapes

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Tour type: Private Tour
Route: Marrakesh → Marrakesh
From: $650 per person

Trek overview

Berber Villages, Kasbahs & M'Goun Landscapes

This 8-day Valley of Roses trek begins in Marrakesh and takes you across the High Atlas Mountains towards Kelaat M'Gouna, Morocco's famous "capital of roses." From the village of Aït Youl, the trek follows scenic trails through gardens, terraced farmland, ancient kasbahs, traditional irrigation channels, and Berber villages before reaching the higher plateaus overlooking the M'Goun Mountains.

The route then descends through lush valley landscapes filled with walnut and almond trees, orchards, rose bushes, and palm-filled oases before finishing in Kelaat M'Gouna. After visiting a local rose-products cooperative, return to Marrakesh through the Dades Valley and Ouarzazate.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Tour type: Private Tour
Starts: Marrakesh
Ends: Marrakesh
Stops on map: 7 places
Price: From $650 per person

Why you'll love this trek

This 8-day trekking adventure takes you through one of southern Morocco's most beautiful and culturally rich valleys, where lush gardens, rose fields, traditional kasbahs, and Berber villages contrast dramatically with the rugged mountains of the High Atlas. You'll walk along ancient irrigation channels, cross terraced fields and peaceful oases, meet local communities, and enjoy spectacular views of the M'Goun Mountains. With comfortable nights in traditional gîtes and selected bivouacs, luggage transported by mules, and a visit to a local rose-products cooperative, this trek offers a relaxed way to discover rural Morocco while experiencing the landscapes and traditions of the Valley of Roses.

Trek highlights

Along the way

Discover Kelaat M'Gouna, Morocco's Valley of Roses
Trek through lush valleys and traditional Berber villages
Explore ancient earthen kasbahs
Walk through gardens, orchards and terraced farmland
Discover traditional mountain irrigation channels
Enjoy panoramic views of the M'Goun Mountains
See the Valley of Roses in bloom during spring
Meet local communities and experience rural Berber life
Visit a rose-products cooperative, depending on the season
Travel with muleteers who transport your main luggage

Itinerary · day by day

Your journey, day by day

The map follows the day you're reading. Choose a numbered stop on the map, or a place under any day, to move between them.

Day01
Welcome to Marrakesh
Your Valley of Roses adventure begins with your arrival in Marrakesh. You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your riad or hotel. After settling in, enjoy some free time to discover the Medina, explore its lively streets, or simply relax before your trekking adventure begins. The evening is free for you to enjoy dinner at your own pace.
Overnight
Marrakesh
Transfer
Airport transfer
Day02
Marrakesh – Tizi n'Tichka – Ouarzazate – Kelaat M'Gouna – Aït Youl
Leave Marrakesh in the morning and travel across the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Continue towards Ouarzazate before reaching Kelaat M'Gouna, the famous capital of Morocco's rose-growing region. From here, take a short transfer towards the village of Aït Youl, where you'll meet your local muleteer team and prepare for the trek ahead. Settle into a traditional mountain gîte and enjoy your first evening surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of the Valley of Roses.
Overnight
Mountain gîte
Meals
Breakfast
Driving
Approximately 6–7 hours
Day03
Aït Youl – Rose gardens and kasbahs of the lower valley
Your first full day on foot starts gently. Leave Aït Youl with your guide and muleteers and follow the river upstream through the lower Valley of Roses, where hedges of Damask roses line the edges of the fields. The path winds between earthen kasbahs, walnut trees and terraced plots watered by traditional irrigation channels, passing through Berber villages where daily life still follows the rhythm of the seasons. Stop for a picnic lunch in the shade before reaching the village where you spend the night in a family-run mountain gîte.
Overnight
Mountain gîte
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Walking
Approximately 4–5 hours
Day04
Into the Valley of Roses – Boutaghrar
Today you head deeper into the Valley of Roses. Follow peaceful trails through lush gardens, cultivated terraces, and traditional kasbahs while discovering the agricultural landscapes that sustain the villages of the valley. Along the way, you'll see traditional irrigation channels that have been used for generations to bring water to the fields. Stop for lunch beneath the shade of the poplar trees before continuing towards Boutaghrar, where you'll spend the night in a gîte or mountain bivouac.
Overnight
Gîte or bivouac
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Walking
Approximately 5–6 hours
Elevation
+300 m / -250 m
Day05
Plateaus above the valley – views of the M'Goun
Continue your journey through the Valley of Roses as the trail gradually climbs towards the higher plateaus overlooking the valley. The change in elevation opens up spectacular panoramic views across the surrounding mountains, including the impressive landscapes of the M'Goun massif. Continue through traditional Berber villages and remote mountain landscapes before reaching your accommodation for the evening.
Overnight
Gîte or bivouac
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Walking
Approximately 5–6 hours
Day06
Down through the valley – Hdida
Not shown on the map: Hdida
Today the route gradually descends towards the greener landscapes of the valley. Walk through gardens, palm-filled areas, orchards, and traditional agricultural terraces surrounded by walnut and almond trees. During spring, the rose bushes add vibrant color and fragrance to the landscape. Along the way, meet local inhabitants and discover the rhythm of everyday life in the villages before continuing towards Hdida for the night.
Overnight
Mountain gîte
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Walking
Approximately 6 hours
Day07
Valley of Roses – Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakesh
After breakfast, leave the Valley of Roses behind and begin the return journey to Marrakesh. Travel through the spectacular Dades Valley, with its dramatic cliffs, kasbahs, and oasis landscapes, before continuing towards Ouarzazate. From there, cross the High Atlas Mountains once again and arrive in Marrakesh in the late afternoon. Enjoy a free evening and a final night in the city.
Overnight
Marrakesh
Meals
Breakfast
Driving
Approximately 6–7 hours
Day08
Departure from Marrakesh
Enjoy your final breakfast before your transfer to Marrakesh airport according to your flight schedule. Your Valley of Roses trekking adventure comes to an end with memories of green valleys, traditional villages, ancient kasbahs, and the spectacular landscapes of the High Atlas.
Meals
Breakfast
Transfer
Airport transfer
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RouteMarrakesh → Marrakesh

Numbered stops are the places named in the itinerary. Lines join them in order and are not the exact road or trail.

Includes & excludes

What's included

Included

Airport transfers in Marrakesh
Private transportation throughout the tour
Transportation between Marrakesh and the Valley of Roses
Accommodation in Marrakesh
Mountain gîte accommodation
Selected bivouac accommodation
Local mountain trekking guide
Local muleteers
Mules for transporting luggage
Full board during trekking days
Breakfast throughout the tour
Camping equipment when bivouacking
Rose-products cooperative visit, depending on the season

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners in Marrakesh
Drinks and personal expenses
Personal trekking equipment
Tips and gratuities
Any services not specifically mentioned under "What's Included"

Good to know

Private & tailor-made: All our private tours can be tailored to your interests, schedule, and travel preferences.
Starts & ends: Marrakesh → Marrakesh
Destinations: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley

Questions

Before you book

How long is the 8-Day Valley of Roses Trek: Berber Villages, Kasbahs & M'Goun Landscapes?

8 days / 7 nights. Starts: Marrakesh. Ends: Marrakesh.

How much does the 8-Day Valley of Roses Trek: Berber Villages, Kasbahs & M'Goun Landscapes cost?

From $650 per person. Tell us a little about your trip, and one of our local travel specialists will create the perfect experience for you.

Is it private, and can I change the itinerary?

All our private tours can be tailored to your interests, schedule, and travel preferences.

What is included in the price?

Airport transfers in Marrakesh; Private transportation throughout the tour; Transportation between Marrakesh and the Valley of Roses; Accommodation in Marrakesh; Mountain gîte accommodation; Selected bivouac accommodation; Local mountain trekking guide; Local muleteers; Mules for transporting luggage; Full board during trekking days; Breakfast throughout the tour; Camping equipment when bivouacking; Rose-products cooperative visit, depending on the season.

What is not included?

International flights; Travel insurance; Lunches and dinners in Marrakesh; Drinks and personal expenses; Personal trekking equipment; Tips and gratuities; Any services not specifically mentioned under "What's Included".

Where do I stay each night?

Night 1: Marrakesh. Nights 2–3: Mountain gîte. Nights 4–5: Gîte or bivouac. Night 6: Mountain gîte. Night 7: Marrakesh.

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