Kelaat M’Gouna or Valley of Roses is beautiful with very unique exposed geologic layering and uplifting.We enjoyed a day exploring the valley and hanging out by the M’Goun river.Valley of Roses does have rose colored rocks but it is really named for growing the Damask Roses. This is an interesting article about their Rose Festival.This rock outcropping looks like a rose.There is intensive agriculture in the irrigated valley in addition to growing the profitable roses. Our riad — Dar Timitar — is visible in the background on the top of the hill.That is our Dar Timitar balcony below the roof terrace as we view the Full Moon setting from yet another roof terrace.We also enjoyed a few spectacular sunsets from the roof terraces as well as some wonderful home cooking. A very enjoyable family to stay with.We took a day trip to nearby Dadès Gorges, where the river was running pretty full — from the snow-melt coming off the High Atlas mountains.There are some very interesting geological formations here like these the locals call ‘Monkey Fingers’ – Dadès Gorges.Another view of the massive eroding ‘Monkey Fingers’ in Dadès Gorges.As we climbed further up the valley, it was interesting looking back on the dry topography. Dadès GorgesThere are so many special places — and roads — in the High Atlas Mountains that we have enjoyed exploring!
