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2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
Desert Tour

2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

2 Days
Easy Difficulty
Shared / Private Group Size
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Tour Overview

The 2-day Zagora desert tour is the best option for travelers with limited time in Morocco who still want to experience sleeping in a desert camp. Enjoy the scenic journey across the Atlas Mountains and ride camels at sunset.

Highlights

Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass
Guided tour of the historical Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Scenic drive through Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley
Ride camels at sunset into the Zagora desert dunes
Sleep in a traditional Berber tent under the stars

Itinerary

1

Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Draa Valley - Zagora

We depart Marrakech in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains. We stop to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch, we drive through Ouarzazate and continue through the Draa Valley with its massive palm groves. Upon arriving in Zagora, we embark on a camel trek to our desert camp, enjoy dinner, and sleep in a Berber tent.

🏠 Accommodation: Zagora Desert Camp
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
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Zagora - Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

Wake up early to catch the desert sunrise. After breakfast at the camp, ride your camels back to Zagora. We start our drive back to Marrakech, stopping in Ouarzazate for lunch and optionally visiting the Atlas Film Studios. We cross the High Atlas Mountains again and arrive back in Marrakech in the evening.

🏠 Accommodation: N/A
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast

What is Included

  • A/C modern transportation
  • English/Italian-speaking driver/guide
  • 1 Night accommodation in Zagora Desert Camp (Tents)
  • Camel trekking at sunset and sunrise
  • 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast

What is Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Local guides and entrance fees
  • Tips and personal gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zagora a sandy desert?

Zagora is a rocky desert (Hamada) with smaller sand dunes compared to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi). It is the perfect choice if you want to experience the desert camp atmosphere but only have 2 days.

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Zagora?

The drive takes about 7 hours each way, crossing the Atlas Mountains. There are plenty of scenic stops along the route to stretch your legs and take photos.
Starting from
$99/ traveler
Duration:2 Days
Group Size:Shared / Private
Cancellation:Free up to 24h before

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