Valley of Roses & Dades Gorges — operator photograph.

Valley of Roses & Dades Gorges

Valley of Roses & Dades Gorges

Skoura, rose-growing country and the Dades Gorges in a full-day journey from Ouarzazate.

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ACTIVITY / THE FIELD GUIDE
TIME ON THE LANDFull day
THE SETTINGValley of Roses & Dades Gorges
YOUR EXPERIENCEFrom USD 84
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OUT THERE, IN THE LANDSCAPE

Skoura, rose-growing country and the Dades Gorges in a full-day journey from Ouarzazate.

SOUTHERN MOROCCO

One of the most requested day trips from Ouarzazate . In fact, this is a highly recommended full-day tour, mainly for photographers, nature lovers and travelers who like to see the alternation of colors and contrast changing, beautiful landscapes and fortified kasbahs. The valley of roses is located between the parallel ranges of the high Atlas mountains and Djebel Saghro. After Skoura palm grove you will arrive at Kelaa M’Gouna known for its spring rose harvest and annual rose festival; confirm the announced festival dates before planning a visit. The rose valley track starts here and leads us to the fortified Amazigh villages until Ait Youl, known for an abandoned Kasbah. En route, you will stop to visit the nomad families living in caves. Afterward, you carry on to Dades gorges and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon, return back to Ouarzazate via Dades valley and Boumalne. Valley Of Roses & Dades Gorges Day Tour

A few highlights

Skoura, rose-growing country and the Dades Gorges in a full-day journey from Ouarzazate.

The route

Ouarzazate Skoura Kalaat M’Gouna rose valley Dades Gorges Boumalne Dades Ouarzazate

iBEFORE YOU GO

The useful
details.

A little preparation.
More room for the experience.

Time to allow

Full day

The setting

Valley of Roses & Dades Gorges

Price guide

Provider’s published table (not live availability):

1 participant: 1850 MAD / 195 USD per person

2 participants: 1100 MAD / 105 USD per person

3 participants: 900 MAD / 95 USD per person

4+ participants: 800 MAD / 84 USD per person

The source contains some inconsistent currency equivalents; request a current written quote.

What’s included

A private licensed vehicle, diesel and passenger PLI insurance

English speaking driver

Pick up & Drop off at your Ouarzazate hotel/riad

Lunch in with a local restaurant in Dades Gorges

Not included

Only the listed inclusions are confirmed by the source. Ask about entry tickets, drinks, tips, unlisted meals and optional upgrades.

What to bring

Practical preparation: walking shoes, sun protection, water, a warm layer and a small day bag.

Requirements & safety

Discuss walking ability, mobility, dietary needs and suitability of any mule or camel riding before booking. Remote-track access depends on conditions.

Meeting point

Hotel or riad pickup in Ouarzazate as described in the itinerary; confirm the exact time and address.

Explore Dades Valley

YOUR NEXT GOOD STORY

Let’s get
out there.

From USD 84

Provider price per person for 4+ travellers sharing a vehicle. Confirm current quote and inclusions.

An enquiry, not an instant booking. No payment is taken here.

Researched with source information · Reviewed 2026-09-27. Reconfirm changing details before travel.

TRAVEL ONWARD

There is
always more.

01Dades Valley — source photograph.

Southern High Atlas

Dades Valley

A cultivated river valley where villages, gardens and rock formations share the same narrow corridor.

02Ouarzazate city — Discover Ouarzazate tourism photography.

Atlas foothills

Ouarzazate

The city between mountain roads, earthen kasbahs and the routes towards the Sahara.

03Earthen architecture and palms at Skoura

Eastern oasis route

Skoura

A palm-grove landscape where earthen houses and kasbahs sit among cultivated plots.

Photography credits

Quad Ouarzazate

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