Zagora Desert Excursion: Scenic 2-Day Journey from Marrakesh through Atlas Mountains

You’ll have the opportunity to discover an array of enchanting locations and landmarks, such as the towering Atlas mountains, the protected hamlet of Ait Ben Haddou, the Kasbah of Taourirt at Ouarzazate, and the Draa valley. Enjoy a camel trek and spend the night amidst the dunes.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Start your adventure from Marrakech at 7:30 am, heading towards Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1989. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka pass, taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains…

What's Included
  • Overnight stay in a desert camp with half-board (dinner and breakfast included)
  • Camel riding experience (individual camels for adults, shared for children with parents)
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Multilingual driver (English, French, Spanish)
  • All-inclusive travel with fuel, tolls and expenses covered
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service for hotels outside the Medina
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou and in Taourirt Kasbah (about 2€ each)
  • Tips (optional)
Location
Café de France Medina
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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T7828aqmar_ao
Dec 8, 2024
Perfect for big groups - The views were incredible. Very good atmosphere and very friendly people. If you have the opportunity to go on the quads, don't hesitate because it's a great experience
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Nangesa
Dec 3, 2024
Great experience! - I did the 8-day tour with Maroc Expedition Travel and it was all perfect. From attractions to lodging, everything went very well. The guide Yussef was very courteous and polite. I recommend!
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Javiergv5666jk
Nov 10, 2024
Morocco and my friend Hamid - I recently had the pleasure of visiting Morocco and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, Hamid, our guide, driver and friend, did his best to ensure my comfort and satisfaction. Their kindness, hospitality and good vibes, coupled with exceptional service, made my stay truly memorable. On the other hand your perfect driving made exploring Morocco and its beautiful corners a piece of cake, and I am looking forward to returning to Morocco....but with Hamid.
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Antonio
Jul 24, 2024
Many things to see - You expect to see few things and it is quite the opposite, Hamid Yakoubi strived for us to see many possible things, and also explained them very well. Everything he wanted made possible and he also enjoyed it. If I ever come back, I'd ask you out with him.
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Caterinabc2428jd
May 28, 2024
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! - Excellent excursion! Hamid Yakoubi, our guide, has been very friendly, he has shown us with great enthusiasm the corners of Morocco! We have eaten in very delicious restaurants with very good treatment! We recommend the experience 100%!!
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Esther
May 15, 2024
Experience of 10 - Omar, our driver and guide, was wonderful. He speaks Spanish and offered us many facilities to get to know his country better. The night in the desert was an experience that you have to do once in your life. The guide there (his name is Antonio Banderas) is a 10. As he says, thanks to him everything is possible in the desert. Dinner very good and abundant. Afterwards there was a timbalada around the bonfire where they made us interact. If you ask, they will show you the constellations of the sky that can be seen at night. The correct breakfast.
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Andreary3976oz
May 10, 2024
100% recommended experience - The experience was brutal, the explanations of the guide, Yousef, have been the best. And the driver Hamid made the trip very entertaining!!!
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Rahulb953
Apr 8, 2024
The 2 day trip was a beautiful taster, at times magical journey; dotted with regular pit stops and mostly excellent food - We booked Maroc Expedition through GYG as it’s convenient. Having said that if I were to book again I would have booked directly. Their office is conveniently located next to the Kautubia! When we requested they helpfully picked up close to our Riyad. They were early to pickup. Our guide and driver Hasan was professional and truly multilingual! We loved Ait Ben Haddou; the drive across the snow capped high Atlas with pit stops; Ouzazate and off course the camp night in the desert near Zagora! The tents were clean and spacious and a decent spread for dinner and breakfast (especially during Ramadan). Omar our camel guide was super friendly and gets a special shout out!
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Teresas4767
Jan 4, 2025
Many gaps and improvement points - The car pretty uncomfortable. Very tight places and a lot of trembling. Driver with sporty/offensive driving, with constant violations. On the way to Zagora the tour was interesting, in time and the stops made. On the return everything was in a hurry and we did not actually visit anything. The places chosen for meals were very bad. Food of poor to reasonable quality. Expensive prices. Unpleasant locations. The campsite very close to the inhabited areas. There was no real experience of sunset/sunset in the desert. Accommodation with extremely rudimentary conditions. Very cold. The uninteresting evening animation. The camel trip was an interesting and durable experience. I recommend the tour, but not necessarily with this company.
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Biancaandreea_p
Jan 9, 2025
They don’t follow the... - They don’t follow the itinerary. Be careful if you want to go to the Film Studios because even if its in the itinerary, they don’t go there.
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