Visit Ait Ben Haddou & Zagora Desert
Atlas Mountains View - Begin your 2-day desert adventure from Marrakesh with an 8 AM pick-up from your accommodation. A professional driver-guide will accompany you for the 2 days, ensuring you experience the main desert highlights. Travel through the Tichka pass (2260m altitude), where you’ll stop for photos and enjoy the stunning scenery of Berber villages nestled at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Continue to the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village. The Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou is a unique example of Berber architecture that has stood the test of time and continues to attract filmmakers from around the globe. Many famous movies, such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia, were filmed here.
Zagora - After lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Kasbah, we will continue our journey to Zagora. We will cross the Draa Valley via the Tizi N’tanifeft pass and the village of Agdz. Continuing along the Draa palm grove, we will reach the city of Zagora. Upon arrival, after a welcome mint tea, you will embark on a camel caravan trek to witness a beautiful sunset over the palm grove and spend a romantic night under nomadic tents in a desert camp. (Overnight, Dinner, and Show)
Ouarzazate Kasbah & Studio
Ouarzazate - Wake up early to experience a beautiful sunrise and enjoy moments of peace and quiet in the middle of the Draa palm oasis. After breakfast at your camp, we will drive to Marrakech, passing through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the Kasbah Tamnougalt, then continue to Ouarzazate, where we will make stops for beautiful photos and discover another World Heritage Kasbah, the Kasbah Taourirte, in the heart of the city. After lunch in Ouarzazate, we will visit the film studios and then head back to Marrakech via the Tichka pass, arriving in Marrakesh by late afternoon and dropping you off at your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Overnight stay in tents
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Camel ride
Expert Guidance: Travel with a professional driver-guide who will bring the desert’s history and culture to life.
Historical Marvels: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortress famed for its unique Berber architecture and as a backdrop for blockbuster films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Cultural Immersion: Experience the charm of the Draa Valley, cross Tizi N’tanifeft pass, and visit the ancient village of Agdz.
Desert Adventure: Arrive in Zagora for a magical camel trek at sunset and spend a night under the stars in traditional nomadic tents, complete with a delicious dinner and a cultural show.
Stunning Sunrises: Wake up to the serene beauty of a desert sunrise, offering a perfect moment of peace and reflection.
Historic Kasbahs: Discover the historic Kasbah Tamnougalt and the grand Kasbah Taourirte in Ouarzazate, another UNESCO site, and delve into the world of film at local studios.
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