Tour overview

Your 2 days trip from Marrakech to Zagora is the best way to discover the Morocco Sahara Desert. It is one of the best desert trips for you as you will be able to see Sahara Landscape of Draa Valley and Zagora rock desert. It is the best chance to drive across the Atlas Mountain and Walk to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. You can ride your camel at the end of the day and join Berber Nomads around the campfire. This is the overview of your tour.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2 DAYS TOUR OF MARRAKECH TO ZAGORA DESERT

You can see the highlights of 2 days tour of Marrakech to Zagora Desert. It is a complete summary of your tour from the start of Day 1 to the end of Day 2.

  • You can drive across the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass
  • Visit the Berber village of Ait Ben Hadou which is very famous for its world heritage Kasbah
  • Drive along Draa Valley to see beautiful science of fortified villages, palm trees dotted rivers and oases
  • Watch the sunset at Zagora desert by riding your camel
  • Enjoy Sleeping under the stars at your Berber desert camp
  • Visit Ouarzazate and Atlas Film Studios.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING FOR A TRIP

  • You should have an idea about the Zagora. It is the flat rock desert.
  • The maximum driving time from Marrakech to Zagora is about 7 hours.
  • Keep some warm sleeping clothes as the Zagora desert is a very cold place.
  • One hour for sunset and morning sunrise is included.
  • Make sure to wear jeans or long-short for riding the camel to avoid skin contact with the camel saddle.
  • You can charge your camera and smartphone in Zagora Desert Camp as it has the facility of electricity. While you will not find this facility inside your tent.
  • Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and walking shoes
  • If your option is comfortable camp then bring the bathroom condiments and towel.
  • If you choose the luxury camp, you will find the facility of the ensuite bathroom.

It is the best trip for you as you can explore the desert Zagora desert within 2 days. You can enjoy the camel drive and enjoy the sunset as well as the sleeping under the stars in the Zagora desert camp.

 

Included

  • A/C modern 4×4 or van/fuel
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Availability of pick up from your Marrakech hotel/Riad
  • Sunset camel ride is included in this package
  • You will be provided overnight at a Sahara desert camp in Zagora that have shared bathrooms and showers.
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • If you book your tour with €70 per person then upgrade to a deluxe camp with an ensuite tent.
  • Enjoy a camel ride at sunrise
  • Facility of drop off at your Marrakech hotel if not car accessible.

Not Included

  • Beverages are not offered in this tour package.
  • Optional local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou
  • Lunch on the way

Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Benhaddou - Zagora

You can start your tour with the departure from the hotel or riad at 07:30 AM and move to Zagora through TiziNtichka pass. You can see the beautiful scenery of Berber village on the way. You can take photos on different stops and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can enjoy the world heritage site upon arrival to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. You can organize an hour's visit to the village with the help of a local guide at leisure.

Take lunch at leisure at Kasbah Air Ben Hadou. You can see the beautiful mountains after lunch. Enjoy the beautiful scene of Berber village of Agdez, Draa valley with thousands of palm trees. This valley is the largest valley which is known as the largest date palm plantation in Morocco.
After this, you can arrive at Zagora in the afternoon. Here you can enjoy the riding of camel and watch the spectacular sunset before driving camel. After that, you can come back to the Sahara desert camp and enjoy the Moroccan dinner. You can spend the night under the stars in the Sahara desert camp. You have two options for accommodation.

• Desert camp
• Luxury Desert Camp

Day 2: Zagora - Agdz - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

You can watch the sunrise over the horizon and get ready for Moroccan breakfast. You can go to Ouarzazate and visit Tourirte Kasbah. Take lunch at leisure. Come back to Marrakech through TiziNtichka pass. It will be the end of your short 2 days trip as you will arrive back at your hotel.