Persons

+20

City

Marrakech

Language

English

Tour Overview :

2 Days Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour is the ultimate short adventure from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. This tour begins by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’tichka pass, offering breathtaking views of Berber villages and dramatic landscapes. Travelers will explore historic sites, ride camels in the desert, and experience authentic Moroccan culture.

Tour Highlights :

  • Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the breathtaking Tizi N’tichka pass.
  • Explore the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Drive through the lush Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s largest palm grove.
  • Experience an unforgettable sunset camel ride in the Zagora desert.
  • Spend the night in a Berber camp, complete with local music and cuisine.
  • Visit Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Sahara”

Tour Plan :

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora (Desert camp):

Your 2 Days Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour starts with a journey through the High Atlas Mountains. Visit the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site featured in films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Drive through the lush Draa Valley, Morocco’s largest palm oasis, passing scenic Berber villages.

Situated on a hill along the Ouarzazate River, This beautiful example of southern Moroccan architecture has been used as a backdrop for over 20 famous movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of thrones, The Mummy, and Gladiator.

Continuing the road to Zagora passing by the Anti Atlas mountains, Berber villages of Agdz and the amazing Draa Valley with its millions palm trees which is considerded the largest one in Morocco.

In the afternoon we arrive to Zagora desert where you get ready and accompanied by a camelguide to go for an authentic camel trek experience of around 90 minutes where you can catch the sunset in the on top of your camel and spend a memorable night with millions of shiny stars, enjoy a Berber dinner, drum party and sleep in a traditional nomadic tent.

Day 2: Zagora Desert – Agdz – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Morning sunrise in the middle of the desert is something not to be missed. Camel trekking ride back to Zagora to reach your vehicle and start your trip back to Ouarzazate through the Draa valley and Agdz.in Ouarzazat we will visit the Kasbah Taourirt or the old city of Ouarzazat which was the essential residence of the Pacha of Marrakech in the south.

After lunch in Ouarzazate we continue by the High Atlas mountains to reach the fertile and rich village of Telouet or the Glaoui’s home-town where you can discover the salt mines, then arrive back to Marrakech and drop off aprox at 07:00 pm

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