Appearing somewhere in the High Atlas, before joining the Draa river, the Dades River plays a magnificent game on the slopes. Around it, a long time ago, great quantities of sediment slowly turned into various beautiful rocks. Mostly sandstone and limestone.
Just like that, Dades Gorges was carved out by the river and turned into a true hiking and climbing paradise.
If you are a true fearsome adventurer, this place has a lot of things to offer. Fresh air, sometimes sharper than rocky paths, mesmerizing views, and adrenaline rush. Even river changes from steady to raging, with strong erosive power, depending on the season. Because of all this, the area is titled as geologically very rich.
However, besides unpredictable nature, there is something for those who have a more tender soul.
In fact, there is a part of the valley that is considered one of the most sensuous in Morocco.
“The Country of Roses “justifies its name with every petal.
Spreading its smells and its colors, these gardens are probably even more challenging than the steep slopes of High Atlas. When you catch the fragrance, you won’t know for some time that it actually caught you. It traps passengers in its magical web, and only draws them even further into the fields. The fragrance simply wakes up all the senses and leaves you in an inexplicable state.
As the proud capital of this region, Kelaa MGouna celebrates the “Festival of Roses “, every year in May. A city that is famous, exactly, for this flower and its products. This celebration lasts for 7 days, and always attracts a large number of people, foreign and local.
Here, except on the fields, you will find the beauty of roses in various shapes. From this flower, you can obtain rose water (l’Eau de rose), essential oils, and perfumes are just some of the cosmetic products that can be made of it.
Be prepared to be amazed by this craft, and don’t forget to dance with the petals!
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