But LacRose is more than a visual spectacle. It’s a lifeline for local salt harvesterswho extract “white gold” using age-old techniques. Visitors can floateffortlessly in the lake’s dense, salty water—much like in the Dead Sea—andexplore the rich culture and traditions of the surrounding communities.A visit toLac Rose is a journey into nature’s magic, where color, culture, andcraftsmanship come together in an unforgettable experience.

What Makes Lac Rose Pink?

Lac Rose gets its striking pink color from a micro-algae called Dunaliella salina. This algae thrives in the lake’s hypersaline environment and produces a red pigment to absorb sunlight, which gives the lake its rosy hue 

Salt Harvesting Tradition

Lac Rose is one of the saltiest lakes in the world, with salt concentrations reaching up to 40% in some areas 

This makes it possible to float effortlessly, similar to the Dead Sea.

Salt harvesting is a vital part of the local economy:

• Up to 3,000 workers, including many women, collect salt daily.
• They use traditional methods, wading into the lake and scooping salt by hand or with wooden tools.
• To protect their skin from the harsh salt, workers apply shea butter (beurre de Karité).
• Around 38,000 tonnes of salt are harvested annually, used locally and exported