2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech with Camel Camp Stay

2 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

During this 2-day desert tour to the Draa Valley and Zagora from Marrakech, you will travel through the High Atlas Mountains and the amazing landscapes of the B...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka · 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

Transport in a 4x4 or minivan with driver/guide (fuel included)
1 night in the desert camp (tent, mattress, and blankets are provided)
Half board
Dinner
Breakfast
Camel rides for sunset and sunrise

Not Included

Lunch
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Marrakech to Zagora via Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

In the morning, after breakfast, begin your adventure to discover the deep south and the Draa Valley on a private tour from Marrakech to the Zagora Desert in a 4x4 or luxury minivan. Cross Berber villages and head into the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, one of Morocco's great mountain passes at an altitude of 2260 m. After crossing the mountains and enjoying the change of scenery and dramatic landscapes, arrive at the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a World Heritage Site built in the 17th century and one of the most attractive landmarks in the area. Visit the kasbah and its fortified palaces with a local professional guide. Near the kasbah, stop for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, where you will stop to take pictures of the old UNESCO-listed Kasbah Taourirt. After that, continue south towards Zagora through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs and the biggest palm grove in Morocco, stretching about 185 km. On arrival, you will be welcomed with mint tea. Relax and arrange your luggage for another adventure on camels to witness the beautiful sunset over the small dunes and the palm grove. After a 1-hour camel ride, reach your final destination: a desert camp in the middle of nowhere, where you will spend a beautiful night under a nomadic Berber tent.
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Day 02

Zagora Sunrise and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early to enjoy a memorable sunrise behind the mountains and small dunes of the Zagora Desert. Then, a traditional breakfast will be served. After breakfast, ride camels back to your hotel in Zagora. After a shower, drive back to Marrakech. Cross the Draa Valley once again by way of the village of Agdez. Stop to visit Kasbah Tamnouggalte, considered the first kasbah in this 500-year-old region. Cross the Anti-Atlas to arrive in the city of Ouarzazate, where you will stop to visit the cinema studios (optional). After that, continue towards Marrakech. A few kilometres after Ouarzazate, stop for lunch in a typical restaurant. After lunch, drive through the Tichka pass, then return to Marrakech and be dropped off at your accommodation.