π²π¦
Regional in Morocco
Festival of Roses in Morocco
Celebration of rose harvest in Dades Valley
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 3 days in Morocco
3 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Morocco
Regional
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
πͺ Festival
About Festival of Roses
Celebration of rose harvest in Dades Valley
Annual festival in El-Kelaa M'Gouna celebrating the rose harvest season. The valley produces Damascus roses used in perfumes, cosmetics, and culinary preparations. The festival features traditional music, dance, and the crowning of a Rose Queen.
Practical Information in Morocco
Banks
Banks are closed
π¦ ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
π« ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
ποΈ ClosedCalendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
harvest
Traditional harvest celebrations
agricultural
Traditional agricultural celebrations
On this day in African history
- 1979 Ahmed SΓ©kou TourΓ© awarded the Collar of the Order of Civil Merit by Spain. Β· Guinea
- 1985 Hassan al-Turabi founds the National Islamic Front (NIF) following the overthrow of the Gaafar Nimeiry dictatorship. Β· Sudan
- 1994 Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president. Β· South Africa
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Morocco
π²π¦Final celebration recorded in Morocco
β° Last ObservedCurrent Status in Morocco
π²π¦
Morocco
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: May 10, 2024