2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert
OVERVIEW :
Enjoy a two-day journey from Marrakech to the Zagora Desert, exploring the scenic High Atlas Mountains, the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the stunning Draa Valley. Experience a camel ride, a night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars, and a sunrise in the desert before returning to Marrakech via Ouarzazate.
highlights :
- Traverse the scenic Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260m) through the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for its cinematic history.
- Enjoy a camel ride in the Zagora Desert guided by an experienced camel man.
- Spend the night in a traditional Berber tent under a star-filled sky.
- Witness a breathtaking desert sunrise and savor a peaceful breakfast.
- Explore the picturesque Draa Valley and pass through Ouarzazate on the way back.
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech riad or hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech – High Atlas – Zagora Desert
We will depart from Marrakesh in the morning, then we’ll drive to Ouarzazate through the TIzi N’Tichka path which reaches an altitude of (2260m), the High Atlas Mountains besetment which is surrounded by amazing landscape and Berber villages. Then you will visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and been the backdrop for over twenty films such as Alexander 2004, Kingdom of Heaven 2005 and the message 1976. Afterwards we will have lunch in the Kasbah (which is optional), and then continue on the road to Zagora. On arrival to Zagora you will be welcomed with a glass of tea before your camel ride with an experienced camel man and there you will discover the magic of desert, sleeping in a traditional Berber tent and enjoy the moon and stars overnight.
Day 2 : Zagora Desert – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
wake up watch sunrise then have your breakfast, and shower then we will leave the camp travel back to Marrakech via Draa Valley. Ouarzazate and Tizi N’Tichka. Path and Arriving at Marrakesh by evening we will drop you at your riad/hotel.
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees