Legend has it that pilgrims returning from Mecca first brought the Persian rose to the Dadès Valley in the High Atlas range. Today, mile upon mile of rose hedges surround this small oasis, making the area the rose capital of Morocco. Rosewater is highly prized throughout the country for use in cooking and in perfume, but the distillation process is far from simple. Some 3,000 kilos of rose petals are needed to make a single litre of rosewater, and the total harvest only yields 1,400 litres, making the finished product very expensive. The town is the home of the M’Gouna tribe, and each year they celebrate their harvest with a joyous and fragrant Rose Festival. Dancing and singing continue throughout the night in the souk on the main streets. As rose petals rain down on the procession and dancers, a Rose Queen is elected to reign over the crop.
The town of Kalaat M’Gouna is located to the northeast of Ouarzazate within the province bearing the same name. Why don't you come and visit the area in May?
The festival will be held from May the 7th to May the 10th.
You will be enjoying such a subtle and fascinating scent in the area.
do not forget to contact us for the Rose festival!
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