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It is the valley of the M’Goun river, affluent of the Dadès oued, that begins in the foothills of the mountain and irrigates the whole lower region of Kelaat M’Gouna.

Inhabitants grow the famous « rosa damascena » and extract rose oil, used in cosmetic.

The region abounds with fruit, grown in « gardens » thanks to a clever and efficient drainage system.

The valley is bordered by rocky wrinkled foothills of different shades of pink. Along it, the Berbere villages merge into the rocks. There are also a lot of kasbahs.

The country provides many trekking opportunities, depending on the number of days you want to walk and your level of fitness. It allows for a fantastic and unforgettable discovery of some of the most beautiful Moroccan landscapes, together with an encounter with the Berbere culture and the population still living according to ancestral traditions.

Walking in the Valley of the roses :

It is the highest mountain area of North Africa, sometimes called “the roof of Morocco”. It forms a huge barrier of about 750km, and delimits the frontier between saharian Morocco and atlantic Morocco.

The varied landscapes ensure breath-taking scenic views: high mountain plateaus, gorges and canyons, peaks sculpted by erosion, fertile valleys and traditional Berber villages.

Located in the oldest and western area of the High Atlas, the djebel Toubkal reaches 4167m. This snowy mountain offers Marrakech a magical scenery.

The djebel M'Goun (4 068 meter high) is the highest peak of the eastern area of the High Atlas. The inhabitants, amazigh Berber for the most part, are well known for their high sense of hospitality. They live from agriculture as well as sheep and goat farming.

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