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May Special: Rose Festival in Morocco

A sensory journey through mountains, oases, and the scent of roses

May Special: Rose Festival in Morocco

A journey that smells like petals and tastes like adventure

Once a year, in the month of May, the valleys of southern Morocco transform into a sea of pink. The Kelaat M'Gouna Rose Festival is an explosion of perfume, Berber music, and living tradition that very few travelers are lucky enough to witness. Traditional parades, local crafts, natural rose cosmetics, and the most authentic soul of the Moroccan south — all in a private trip, at your pace, in your language.

✦ Only available in May ✦

DETAILED ITINERARY (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)

DAY 1 — Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Early departure from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. We cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m) — the heart of the High Atlas — with stops at panoramic viewpoints and Berber villages where time seems to have stood still. We visit the mythical Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the setting for legendary films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Free time to explore it calmly and discover its secrets. In the afternoon, we continue towards the Dades Valley, known for its unique rock formations, its adobe kasbahs, and its otherworldly landscapes. Accommodation: Charming hotel in the Dades Valley ·

Dinner included

DAY 2 — Dades Valley → Valley of the Roses → Festival in Kelaat M'Gouna

The most special and unique day of the trip. We enter the heart of the Valley of the Roses, where fragrant fields stretch between clay kasbahs and ancient palm trees. We arrive in Kelaat M'Gouna, the world capital of rose water, just in time to experience the festival from the inside:

  • Traditional Berber parades

  • Ancestral music and dances

  • Natural rose cosmetics markets

  • Local crafts and traditional products Festive atmosphere with the local community. Free time to explore, buy unique souvenirs, and let yourself be carried away by the perfume and colors of Morocco's most sensory festival. Accommodation: Riad or local hotel in Kelaat M'Gouna

Dinner included

DAY 3 — Valley of the Roses → Gorges → Oasis → Ouarzazate

A day of landscapes that change at every turn of the road. We leave the Valley of the Roses and travel through some of the greenest and wildest landscapes of the Moroccan south. Stops at hidden oases, traditional adobe villages, and rock gorges that cut the horizon. In the afternoon, we arrive in Ouarzazate, known as "the gateway to the desert" and the Hollywood of Africa — home to the largest film studios on the continent. Time for a stroll, rest, and to enjoy the calm and magical atmosphere of this city between mountains and desert. Accommodation: Boutique hotel in Ouarzazate

Dinner included

DAY 4 — Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech

The last day of this fragrant adventure. After breakfast, we begin the journey back to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas again via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Stops at viewpoints and Berber villages for the last photographs of the trip. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon, with a heart full of memories, aromas, and the certainty of having lived something truly unique. Breakfast included · We drop you off at your hotel, riad, or airport.

PRICES PER PERSON

Tours with a dedicated guide in small groups. Your group does not mix with other travelers. Personalized attention from start to finish.

PRIVATE — 2 PEOPLE

For couples, honeymooners, or total privacy

  • Standard: €390/person *

  • ✦ Luxury: €499/person

  • GROUP — 4 TO 7 PEOPLE

The best price/experience ratio

  • Standard: €219/person *

  • ✦ Luxury: €289/person

  • LARGE GROUP — 8+ PEOPLE

Private minibus with A/C

Special price REQUEST QUOTE FOR GROUP 8+ PEOPLE

Why does the price vary?

 

The price depends on the group size because the travel costs are shared among all participants. Same service and same quality for all.

✦ LUXURY OPTION INCLUDES:

  • Boutique hotel or designer riad

  • Charming riad in the Valley of the Roses

  • Dinners in more refined settings

  • A more relaxed and personalized pace

  • Even more exclusive attention

WANT TO TAKE YOUR TRIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

After experiencing the magic of the Rose Festival, the landscapes of the High Atlas, and the Berber villages, many travelers tell us the same: “Now I want to see the desert too…” And they are right. Morocco is not just a destination. It is a collection of experiences that connect with each other: aromas, colors, history, and nature. Therefore, we offer you this exclusive extension:

 

SPECIAL EXTENSION: ROSE FESTIVAL + IMPERIAL FES

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

DAY 5 — Dades Valley → Middle Atlas → Fes

Early departure from the Dades Valley. Scenic route crossing through the Middle Atlas mountains. Stop at the Azrou cedar forest — encounter with wild macaques. Pass through Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco." Arrival in Fes in the afternoon. Night in a traditional riad in the heart of the Medina · Dinner included

 

DAY 6 — Fes: The Spiritual Soul of Morocco

Breakfast at the riad. Guided visit of the medieval Medina (UNESCO): Traditional leather tanneries, Al-Attarine Madrasa, artisan souks full of history, Jewish quarter (Mellah), and Royal Palace (exterior). Free time for exploring and shopping. Transfer to the hotel, airport, or station according to your program. Breakfast included · Final transfer included

EXTENSION PRICES — per person (Added to the price of the base 4-day tour)

  • Private — 2 people: Standard: +€195 | ✦ Luxury: +€249

  • Group — 4 to 7 people: Standard: +€120 | ✦ Luxury: +€159

BOOK FULL 6-DAY TOUR (FES EXTENSION)

INCLUDES:

  • Pick-up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech

  • Professional driver and local guide (English, Italian, Spanish speaking)

  • Hotel/Riad nights with breakfast

  • Dinners included every night

  • Attendance at the Rose Festival

  • Final transfer to your hotel or airport

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Drinks and midday meals (lunches)

  • Entrance fees to monuments (e.g., Ait Ben Haddou ~€10)

  • Tips and personal expenses

How to book your trip? Send us a message via WhatsApp with: Full name, Arrival/Departure dates, and Number of travelers. Conditions: 20% deposit for booking and the remaining 80% upon arrival in Morocco.

Morocco is not visited. It is lived.

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