Embark on a thrilling 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Explore the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, and experience a camel trek and overnight stay at a Bedouin Sahara desert camp.
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora
Atlas Mountains View - Following a morning pickup from your accommodation at 7H AM in Marrakech, hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and head out of the city toward the High Atlas Mountains to begin your tour. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through traditional Berber villages where local shepherds herd their flocks, and enjoy panoramic views of Morocco’s open countryside.
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Stop for refreshments at a local cafe (own expense) before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a famous film production location. Enjoy free time to visit the site, or hire a local guide (own expense) to explore in greater detail.
Just after midday, continue on to Ouarzazate. Perhaps visit Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys have traded and socialized for centuries.
Ouarzazate - You will have a stop here with us to rest before continuing the rest of the road.
Zagora - back to Marrakech with short stop for lunch at some local restaurant ;you will arrived to Marrakech around 7H pm
Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Zagora Markets - Take an early stroll and enjoy beautiful views of the desert sunrise (optional) then, following breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Zagora and meet your driver to begin your return journey to Marrakech.
Stop on route for refreshment in Agdz (own expense) and relax at your leisure, then continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch (own expense) and more free time. Visit Taourirte Kasbah (if you weren’t able to the previous day) and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient Moroccan meeting place.
In the afternoon, hop back aboard your vehicle for the final journey across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening.
Marrakech - For this step, you will take the road back to Marrakech after a wonderful time in the Moroccan desert tour.
- Camel trekking in the Zagora desert
- Dinner
- Overnight accommodation in a private tent at a Berber camp in the Zagora desert
- Breakfast
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Local guides
- drinks
Embark on a 2-day journey to the Zagora desert from Marrakech, immersing yourself in rural Morocco’s charm. This expedition includes a camel ride and an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp in Bedouin style. Travel along the Tizi-n-Tichka pass within the High Atlas Mountains, witnessing the laid-back lifestyle of the Berber communities. Explore the UNESCO-registered Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou accompanied by a guide and enjoy a meal there. Embark on a camel trek across the Zagora Desert, relishing the sweeping views. After that, savour a traditional Moroccan dinner and camp beneath the celestial sphere. This tour is restricted to a group size of 17.
- Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing
- Please note: due to the long distances, approximately 8 hours will be spent driving each day
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
