Marrakech to Zagora:2-Day Luxury Sahara Tour with Camel Ride
Sahara Desert, Morocco, Marrakech
•Discover the Sahara •Visit impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites •Enjoy a camel trek in the sunset and sunrise •Explore the Atlas Mountains,Ait Ben Haddou,and Ouarzazate
Two-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
This guided tour from Marrakech suits travelers interested in exploring the Zagora Desert, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and the Draa Valley palm grove.
Highlights
- Explore the Zagora Desert
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Discover the extensive Draa palm grove
Description
Your journey begins in Marrakech, traveling to the Zagora Desert via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains. En route, you will pass Berber villages nestled in the mountains and stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable kasbah featured in films like Lawrence of Arabia and Babel.
Continue through Ouarzazate, known for its film studios, then follow the Draa Valley along the river lined with historic kasbahs and a large palm oasis famous for date palms. After visiting the village of Agdz, you will arrive in Zagora, a town surrounded by adobe kasbahs and the last settlement before the desert’s sand and rock expanses.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
- Pick-up at your Marrakech accommodation at 07:30
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
- Transfer to Zagora through Berber villages in Agdz and Draa valleys
- Camel ride to the desert camping site (1-2 hours)
- Dinner in the desert accompanied by a traditional Berber music show
- Day 2: Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
- Sunrise viewing from the campsite
- Camel ride back to the starting point
- Transfer to Marrakech with a stop in Ouarzazate
- Visit Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate
- Drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation around 18:00
Includes
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Camel rides
- Overnight stay in tents at a desert camp
- Continental breakfast
- Moroccan dinner
- Traditional Berber music show
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees to kasbahs
- Local guide services
- Quad bike rentals (available locally: 500 MAD single, 600 MAD double)
Important Information
- Pack light clothing for daytime, warm layers for nighttime, sunscreen, a hat, camera, and cash
- Accommodation is in either standard or luxury desert camps
- Dinner and breakfast are included
- Activities involve light walking and camel riding
- Wi-Fi is limited at the camp
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, wear comfortable clothing, and prepare for temperature variations between day and night in the desert.
