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2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

2 Days / 1 Night Private A/C Vehicle Private & Group
4.9 Traveler reviews
Overview

Short on time but want to experience the magic of the Moroccan desert? This 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech is the perfect short Sahara adventure for travelers who want desert landscapes, kasbahs, camel trekking, Berber culture, and a night under the stars without taking a long trip to Merzouga. This Marrakech to Zagora desert tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, through traditional Berber villages, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Agdz, and the beautiful palm-filled Draa Valley before arriving in Zagora Desert. In the evening, enjoy a camel trek in Zagora, watch the sunset over the desert plains, and spend the night in a Zagora desert camp with dinner, live Berber music, and a peaceful campfire atmosphere. You can choose between three accommodation levels: Standard, Medium, and Luxury, depending on your comfort style and budget. This 2 days desert trip from Marrakech to Zagora includes transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, 1 night in a Zagora Desert Camp, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, and sunset and sunrise camel treks, making it ideal for couples, families, friends, and travelers looking for a quick Moroccan desert experience from Marrakech.

Ouzoud Waterfalls Group Day Trip Ouzoud Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech to Zagora via Ait Ben Haddou and Draa Valley

Start your 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation at around 07:30 AM. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains through the beautiful Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching around 2,260 meters above sea level, with scenic stops for photos along the way. Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village known for its traditional earthen architecture and movie history, then enjoy free time for a visit and an optional lunch break. Afterward, continue through Ouarzazate and Agdz before driving along the lush palm groves of the Draa Valley, one of Morocco's most beautiful oasis routes. Arrive in Zagora Desert in the evening, meet your camel team, and enjoy a scenic sunset camel trek toward the camp. Dinner, live Berber music around the campfire, and overnight stay in your selected Zagora desert camp tier.

Day 2 Zagora to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and High Atlas

Wake up early to enjoy a peaceful sunrise over the Zagora desert plains, then have a traditional breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, enjoy a short camel ride back to your transport and begin the return journey toward Marrakech. Drive back through the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate, where you may visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah or the cinema studios depending on time and your preference. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka road, with stops for rest and photos along the way. Arrive back in Marrakech by early evening, around 06:30 PM, and drop off at your hotel or closest accessible riad point.

Trip details

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Key details
Duration2 Days / 1 Night
DistanceMarrakech to Zagora Desert and back
TransportPrivate A/C Vehicle
Group SizePrivate & Group
Price FromOn Request
LocationMarrakech

What is included

Included

Pickup and drop-off from your Marrakech hotel or closest riad access point
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English and French-speaking driver
1 night at a Zagora Desert Camp based on your chosen tier
1 night accommodation in Merzouga Desert Camp based on your chosen tier
1 breakfast
2 dinners
1 dinner
Sunset and sunrise camel treks
Transport insurance
Professional liability insurance
Quality and reliable service

Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Local guide inside Ait Ben Haddou, optional
Entrance tickets to Ouarzazate cinema studios or kasbahs
Personal expenses
Tips
Extra activities not mentioned in the program

Highlights – Ouzoud Waterfalls Group Day Trip Ouzoud

Zagora Desert
Camel Trek
Draa Valley
Ait Ben Haddou
Atlas Mountains
Berber Camp

Questions before booking – Ouzoud Waterfalls Group Day Trip Ouzoud

The tour lasts 2 days and 1 night, starting from Marrakech and returning to Marrakech on the evening of the second day.
This 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech can be booked as a shared group tour or as a private desert tour on request.
You can choose between Standard, Medium, and Luxury camp accommodation. Standard includes a traditional Berber tent with shared bathroom, Medium includes a private tent with en-suite bathroom, and Luxury includes a premium desert tent with private bathroom, hot water, and upgraded decor.
Yes, sunset and sunrise camel treks in Zagora Desert are included in the tour.
Yes, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner are included. Lunches and drinks are not included.

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