The damask rose.

“damask rose” , the oldest flower known to mankind originated in Persia ....

Archaeologists say it developed in two basins, Persia and China.

Persia gradually extends its empire to Damascus. Rose culture is spreading and thriving there, hence the damask rose.

In the middle Ages, during the crusades, French knights go to Syria and bring back the rose from Syria.

Since the 13 th century rose cultivation spreads throughout France and the West. At this time already, the rose is used in the preparation of ointments and remedies for the skin.

At 17 th century, rose cultivation spreads in Bulgaria. The country becomes the first producer of roses.

At the end of 19 th century, Bulgarian plants and techniques are repatriated to Turkey making the country the second producer of Damascus rose perfume.

The damask rose is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time.

This beautiful and fragrant flower, cultivated throughout the South Atlassic piedmont, at the edge of the Sahara, seems surprisingly suited to this type of climate.

The Damask rose is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time (oasis de Nizwa) and in Yemen (Sirwâ) in very similar environments, that is to say on the dividing line between the mountain and the desert.

The Damask rose is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time, Moroccan author.

Currently, the Damascus rose still exists spontaneously in Syria and the Caucasus.

However, the Maghreb has become the world's largest producer of rose oil after Bulgaria and Turkey.

The Damask rose is celebrated in the Valley of Roses, is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. Festivals take place in several localities where it is cultivated.

The most famous festival is the rose moussem in Kelaât Mgouna is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. It is in this region located on the southern slope of the Grand Atlas that the Damascus rose is cultivated. And its subtle smell scents all the surrounding countryside !

The Rose of Damascus is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. It attracts not only Moroccans who come from different regions of the country but also tourists who come from all over the world..

A few days before the moussem, is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. Ensuite, they are put to dry in thin layers on the terraces of the houses. is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time. is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time.

It is necessary 4 at 5 tons of roses (about 2 million flowers) to obtain a kilogram of essential oil ! This explains the high price of it when it is natural and of the highest quality..

Rose essential oil

is rare and expensive.

It must be said that rose essential oil has been used since the dawn of time and its effectiveness is no longer to be proven ! It is an exceptional tissue and cell regenerator. It is an excellent natural anti-wrinkle. The oil is also used for eczema, it soothes redness and itching.

At the emotional level, it serves as a powerful psycho-emotional harmonizer that helps to let go.

The damask rose, its floral water is one of the oldest remedies to fight against the signs of aging, is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time.

And then, the rose has been sung a lot by Arab-Muslim poets. For them, she is beauty itself, femininity par excellence. The one with which we identify the beloved.

The Damask rose, is the flower of lovers, shared love, of the nostalgic memory that sets in when the soul mate has moved away.

And since happiness is not lasting, it also symbolizes, the ephemeral, the fragility. And so the life to be tasted intensely, is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time !

The Damask rose au Maghreb, as in the rest of the Arab world, is introduced in North Africa at an undetermined time, enjoyment. She makes herself perfume to flatter our nostrils, jam or syrup to delight our palate, balm to soothe our wounds. Her flowers are braided into necklaces and wreaths…….

The Damask rose, it’s luxury and partying !