2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert

Overview 2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert:

The 2 days Marrakech to Zagora desert tour offers an ideal adventure for travelers with limited time in Morocco. Tailored for those explorers seeking a quick yet immersive desert experience from Marrakech, this journey ensures you make the most of your short vacation. The highlight of the trip is the overnight stay in a standard or luxury camp in Zagora, providing a unique and memorable desert accommodation experience.

Highlight of 2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert

Scenic drive through High Atlas mountains with panoramic views
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Ben Haddou
Camel ride to Zagora desert, culminating in a stunning sunset
Night in a nomad tent under the star-lit desert sky
Witness sunrise from a dune near the camp
Return to Zagora on camels, continue the journey to Draa Valley
Traverse Anti Atlas, optional visits to Ouarzazate attractions
Capture scenic snapshots of Draa Valley and river
Lunch stop at Tizi N’Tichka pass on the way back to Marrakech
Transfer to the hotel in Marrakech, concluding the trip

Detailed tour itinerary of 2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert:

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora – Camel Ride and Night in Berber Tent

Commence your journey with a pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation at 8 a.m. Head towards the High Atlas mountains, traversing the Tizi N’Tichka pass with stops for breathtaking panoramic views. En route, encounter numerous Berber villages. Proceed southward, taking a detour for a 6 km stretch leading to the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Explore the renowned Kasbah, a backdrop for iconic films like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara featuring Penélope Cruz. Enjoy free time for lunch in town.

Continue your journey to Zagora through the Anti Atlas mountains, making stops for picturesque photo opportunities. After a 2-hour drive, reach the destination – Zagora desert – around 5 p.m. Leave the car behind and embark on a camel ride to the Berber tent camp, a one-hour journey culminating in a stunning sunset experience. Following dinner, revel in a performance featuring drums and Berber music. Spend the night in the camp, sleeping in a nomad tent under the star-lit desert sky.

Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

Awake early to witness the sunrise from a small dune near the camp. After breakfast, return to Zagora on camels and then continue the journey by car towards the Draa Valley. Make stops along the way to capture scenic snapshots of the valley, tracing the Draa river, the longest in Morocco, extending from Mauritania to the Atlantic Ocean. Traverse the Anti Atlas, reaching Ouarzazate, where optional visits to Taourirt Kasbah, the cinema studios, and the Cinema Museum are available. Commence the return journey to Marrakech, stopping at Tizi N’Tichka pass for lunch.

Resume the trip, and in approximately 2 hours, arrive in Marrakech. Transfer to the hotel, marking the conclusion of our services.