Highlights
- Visit the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Scenic drive through the Draa Valley with stops for photos
- Camel ride at sunset through the Zagora rocky desert
- Overnight in a Berber camp
- Watch sunrise over the desert and return via the stunning Atlas Mountains
Description
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora Desert
Drive Time: ~7 hours (with stops)
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Stop to explore Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Shared tours: guide not included—optional group tours available for ~€2.)
Continue through the Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves, tribal villages, and ancient kasbahs, before reaching the desert. In Zagora, enjoy a sunset camel ride into the dunes and settle into your desert camp for dinner, music, and stargazing around the fire.
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Drive Time: ~6.5–7 hours (with stops)
Rise early to catch sunrise over the desert before breakfast at camp. Then, journey back through the Atlas Mountains, passing through Ouarzazate. Expect to arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Accommodation Options:
Standard Camp: Caravane du Sud Authentic Tizi Camp (or similar) – private tent, shared bathroom facilities
Luxury Camp: Caravane du Sud Luxury Camp (or similar) – private tent with ensuite bathroom and upgraded bedding
(Please note: This is still a desert environment—there may be sand, and temperatures vary greatly between seasons.)
Important Notes:
Lunches: Not included. We stop at trusted restaurants that prioritize cleanliness and food safety, though they may be priced for tourist routes. Local eateries may be cheaper, but are avoided due to cleanliness and health concerns.
Drive Time: This tour includes long drives both days. While there are scenic stops, most of the time is spent in transit. This tour is ideal for those eager to reach the desert in a short time.
WhatsApp Required: A working WhatsApp number is necessary to coordinate your pickup once in Morocco.
Bring: Comfortable clothes, sun protection, cash (Dirhams) for lunches, water (is not included) and small purchases, layers for cooler nights (especially November–March).
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Arrival in Marrakech on the last day between 5 to 6:30 PM
Private driver-guide accompanying you through the tour.
Comfortable transportation with AC
Camel ride (one camel for each person)
1-night accommodation in the desert camp (standard or luxury)
Private tents
Ait Ben Haddou local guide (with private option booking)
Luggage service (you can leave your suitcase in the van and carry only small bags on the camels to the camp)
Wi-Fi
Live Berber music show
1 dinner & 1 breakfast (Vegetarian/vegan meals are available upon request. Our partners and local eateries will do their best to provide you with meals that meet your dietary needs. Please communicate your preferences/requirements to the establishments/accommodations directly so that there is no confusion. Please note these and other specific dietary restrictions are very rare in Morocco, so the options can be limited, particularly in the more remote regions of the Atlas Mountains
Sahara Desert.)
Excludes
Lunches or drinks (see note in description)
Guide in Ait Ben Haddou for shared tours (~€2 on arrival if desired)
Quad - 1 hour guided desert ride (available for rent at €60)
Tips
Important Information
- WhatsApp Required: A working WhatsApp number is necessary to coordinate your pickup once in Morocco.
Please provide your hotel or Riad in Marrakech to coordinate pickup.
Drive Time: This tour includes long drives both days. While there are scenic stops, most of the time is spent in transit. This tour is ideal for those eager to reach the desert in a short time.
You can add on a 1 hour quad bike ride. The additional cost is 60 EURO per person.
Please review the full itinerary on you Personalized Travel Page (provided via email after booking)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
