2-Day Marrakech Desert Tour with Ait Ben Haddou and Zagora Camels

2 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Head on a 2-day guided tour from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, co...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains · Languages: English

About Zagora

Morocco

Zagora

Make the most of the last spot of civilization before the mighty Sahara takes over by engaging a local guide to Zagora and enjoying Moroccan country life at its finest.

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD or minibus with A/C
English-speaking Marrakech tour guide/driver
Camel ride in the Zagora dunes
Overnight in a Nomadic tent under the stars, with dinner and breakfast

Not Included

Drinks (1-3 euro)
Lunches (10-12 euro)
Entrance/activity fees (2 euro)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley, and Camel Ride at Sunset

Meet your Moroccan tour guide and depart at 8:30 am from Marrakech towards the Haut Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m). Meet your Moroccan tour guide and depart at 8:30 am from Marrakech towards the Haut Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260 m). Head to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO-certified heritage site, before stopping for lunch. In the afternoon, take the road towards Ouarzazate and continue to Zagora, crossing the Anti-Atlas, the Berber village of Agdz, and the Draa Valley with its procession of palm trees via Tombouctou. Head to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO-certified heritage site, before stopping for lunch. In the afternoon, take the road towards Ouarzazate and continue to Zagora, crossing the Anti-Atlas, the Berber village of Agdz, and the Draa Valley with its procession of palm trees via Tombouctou. Hop on your designated camels to admire the beautiful sunset and spend the night under a Nomadic tent. Hop on your designated camels to admire the beautiful sunset and spend the night under a Nomadic tent. Dinner and overnight in a bivouac.
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Day 02

Desert Sunrise and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early to catch a glimpse of a splendid desert sunrise and have breakfast before returning by camel to Zagora. Wake up early to catch a glimpse of a splendid desert sunrise and have breakfast before returning by camel to Zagora. Depart for Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley and Agdz, stopping for lunch en route. Then continue back to Marrakech, passing by the cinema studios in Ouarzazate and through the Atlas Mountains in the afternoon. Depart for Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley and Agdz, stopping for lunch en route. Then continue back to Marrakech, passing by the cinema studios in Ouarzazate and through the Atlas Mountains in the afternoon.