MOROCCO
The Valley of Roses
NEXT TRIP:
FROM NOVEMBER 2026 TO MARCH 2027
(10 DAYS)
MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE
VALLEY OF ROSES (KELAA M’GOUNA, HIGH ATLAS)
GUIDE IN FRENCH
OVERVIEW
Living the Valley of Roses slowly, as guests of a Berber family
10 days / 9 nights · Valley of Roses and Marrakech
There is a Morocco you discover by staying, rather than moving on. This journey takes us into the Valley of Roses, as guests in the family home of our guide, near Kelaa M'gouna. After the great Tichka pass we arrive at day's end to a welcome tea, and from there we let the rhythm of the villages set the pace.
For a week we walk unhurried (3–5 hours a day, in loops), among pink mountains, shale and red clay dunes, with one night camping under the stars. We meet nomads on their seasonal migration, step inside a rose-essence distillery, learn Berber cooking, build a bread oven, and experience the hammam and local markets. On the way back, the journey passes through the Fint oasis and Aït Ben Haddou, before two days in Marrakech.
Not a tour of sights, but the life of a family and a valley, lived from within.
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Flight from Italy to Marrakech: a short flight of a few hours, arriving the same day. Overnight in a hotel in Marrakech (included); the next morning Mohammed picks us up directly at the hotel.
With flight included: departure from Italy on the first day of the trip.
Own flight: you must be in Marrakech by 6:00 PM (18:00) on Day 1.
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In the morning Mohammed picks us up at the hotel in Marrakech for the private transfer to the Valley of Roses over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), near Kelaa M'gouna — the capital of the rose (about 300 km, ~6 h). We reach the family home of our guide in the late afternoon and settle in over a welcome tea. (Night in the family home)
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Five days at the rhythm of the villages, with loop walks of 3–5 hours through spectacular scenery — pink, shale mountains and red clay dunes — including one night camping under the stars. Along the way: meeting nomads on their seasonal migration, a visit to a rose-essence distillery, discovering Berber cooking, building a traditional bread oven, a hammam, and local markets and crafts. (Nights in the family home / one night camping)
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We head back towards Marrakech, with visits to the Fint oasis, the Ouarzazate film studios and Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed ksar. Arrival in Marrakech around 7 pm, check-in and dinner on the square or at a restaurant. (Night in Marrakech)
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A free day to explore the medina, souks and gardens at your own pace. (Night in Marrakech)
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Return flight home.
Depending on the flight timetable, you are free to organise your day as you wish.
Meals, transport and activities on the final day are not included in the price.
ITINERARY
How much it costs?
1’390 CHF
1’190 CHF
Everything you need to know
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This is a slow, immersive journey based with a Berber family in the Valley of Roses, with gentle loop walks of 3–5 hours a day and one night camping in the desert. You should be comfortable walking on uneven paths and happy with simple, authentic village accommodation.
A passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, with at least one blank page, is required.
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover, valid for the whole trip, is compulsory and not included in the price.
Health: check with your doctor regarding any recommended vaccinations; bring any personal medication with you.
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Broken-in hiking boots + comfortable shoes or sandals for the evenings
Layered clothing: warm during the day, cold in the evenings and at the desert camp. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf against sun and wind
Water bottle, headlamp, power bank
Small daypack for the daily walks
A light sleeping bag
Cash in dirhams for personal expenses and small purchases.
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Mint tea is a ritual of welcome, accepting it is a sign of respect.
Public displays of affection: acceptable if done discreetly; avoid them in villages
LGBTQ+: restrictive laws; exercise great discretion
Alcohol: only in licensed establishments, never in public
Clothing: modest; shoulders and knees should be covered
Taking photos of people: always ask for permission
Ramadan: do not eat, drink, or smoke in public during the day
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3–5 hours of walking per day: no technical experience required, but a reasonable level of physical fitness is helpful
Respect for local communities: ask before taking photos of people
Cash (dirhams) for tips, drinks, and small purchases at markets
Guide in French
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1 night in a hotel in Marrakech on Day 1 (also for those arriving on their own flight)
All transfers by minibus/taxi
Overnight stays in hotels, the family home and one night camping
All meals
Full board during the trip
All the activities
Local guide in French
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Additional drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover (compulsory)
All activities, transportation, meals, and drinks on Day 9 and Day 10
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Per person:
Without flight: 1’190 CHF
With flight: 1’390 CHF
Meet your guide:
Mohammed Oukam
A Berber from the Valley of Roses, on the southern slopes of the central Atlas, Mohammed is a certified guide in natural environments: mountain, desert and coast.
With over 24 years of experience, he knows the Atlas and the Sahara like no one else, from Toubkal to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
A passionate lover of nature and hiking, and having also lived for a few years in Switzerland, Mohammed speaks French, Arabic and the Berber dialects. Open, attentive and a good listener, he turns every journey into an authentic encounter with a warm and genuine Morocco.
