Marrakech to Zagora shared 2 days desert tour

OVERVIEW:

Embark on a 2-day, one-night tour from Marrakech to Zagora for a quick and authentic taste of the Morocco Sahara Desert. through the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate the south pearl with its’ beautiful cinema studios, the Kasbah Taourirt, the old Galoui Palace, the river through the Draa Valley with many Kasbahs, the long palm tree oasis which produces famous dates, the village of Agdz, and then Zagora. The massive adobe structures we see along the route are divided into houses that serve as habitations for families of these Kasbah villages where life has continued unchanged over many centuries.

PROGRAM:

Day 1: MARRAKECH – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – ZAGORA – (8 HOURS DRIVE)
Day 2: ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH – (7 HOURS DRIVE)

HIGHLIGHTS:

Crossing High Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, and the Draa – Valley
Visit unesco Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Cinema Museum, Famous Kasbah of Taourirte
Camel trekking and dinner in the Zagora desert
Spend the night in the Zagora desert camp

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Marrakech
DEPARTURE TIME	07:00 AM
RETURN TIME:	Approximately 06:00 PM

INCLUDED:

Pick up from your hotel/Riad on the tour day (or the nearest accessible point)
Modern air-conditioned Minibus ( Maximum 17 passengers)
Overnight at Zagora Dunes desert camp including camel trekking, dinner, and breakfast.

NOT INCLUDED:

Beverages
Lunches on the way
Optional local guide in (Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou) usually 3 eur
Personal expenses
Tips

Day 1: MARRAKECH – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – ZAGORA (8 HOURS DRIVE)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech around 07h30 AM for your shared 2-day desert tour to Zagora. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you pass through the Tizi Ntichka pass (2260 m. alt) and different adobe Berber villages. You may even see locals herding their goats! There will be a stop in the middle of the High Atlas Mountains so you can take some pictures, stretch your legs or have a cup of coffee. Upon arrival at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, you will have some free time to explore this UNESCO world heritage site and its famous fortified village. This village was used as a set for various Biblical epics and a backdrop for commercial and modeling photoshoots. If you wish to join the group on a guided tour, there is an extra fee of €3.00 per person. After the visit to the Kasbah, you will have an hour’s lunch break at leisure. From here, we will
continue driving past Ouarzazate and cross the Northeastern parts of the Anti-Atlas Mountains to the oasis of Agdz. After a quick stop in the village center, you’ll be ready to admire one amazing scenery after another. Drive along Draa Valley, where you’ll see fortified Kasbahs and oases dotted with hundreds of thousands of date palm trees. Draa Valley is home to the largest palm tree plantation in Morocco. You’ll arrive at the Zagora desert late in the afternoon, where you’ll meet your camel caravan. Your camel trekking adventure will begin through the Zagora desert, and you’ll get to experience an amazing sunset camel ride for about an hour. Please note that there are barely any sand dunes in Zagora. Just before it gets dark, you’ll drive your camels to our Berber desert camp nestled in the middle of nowhere. You’re in for a treat tonight! A delicious Moroccan dinner will be served at your Bedouin camp, followed by an incredible drums performance next to the campfire.
Your local desert nomad hosts will play and sing traditional folklore music until around midnight. Feel free to learn about the stars and constellations or just enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert under the crystal-clear night sky.

Day 2: ZAGORA- OUARZAZATE- MARRAKECH (7 HOURS DRIVE)

Your camp hosts will wake you up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, you’ll ride your camels again to meet your vehicle and driver on the main road. From there, you will depart for Ouarzazate, where we’ll stop for lunch at a local café and visit Taourirt Kasbah (optional – depending on timing, entrance fees apply).
Early in the afternoon, you’ll drive back to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains. Your overnight desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora will end around 19h00 in the summer and 20h00 in the winter.

5 reviews for Marrakech to Zagora shared 2 days desert tour

Rated 5 out of 5

Roxana Andries – June 13, 2022

I really enjoyed the trip! Our guide, Abdou, Was excellent he took great care of us and was well educated.
Rated 5 out of 5

Anca Sarbu – June 6, 2023

The experience was excellent. The driver, Azdin, was an amazing buddy adventure, and also the guides shared the experience with us.
Rated 5 out of 5

Alexandre Pecqueur – June 8, 2023

This tour was amazing. We did not have the chance to watch the sunset due to weather conditions but we saw the sunrise. It was unbelievable!!! Thanks so much to Ebrahim, he was our driver from Marrakech to Zagora, super nice, helpful, and funny. The camel part was a bit hard but worth it. Hope they can give better instructions tho, though sometimes we felt a bit lost about what we have to do next.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rosalina – June 8, 2023

I went on a family trip to Morroco with my cousin we decided to add a desert part to our trip and didn’t regret any second!!! Our Driver Abdou was super lovely and knowledgeable!!! The views were breathtaking!!! The whole experience is just out of this world !!! Thank you Desert Family !!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Mike Stanley – June 8, 2023

It was an unforgettable experience with an extremely nice driver. A special thank you to Abderrahim! Great camel ride with, wonderful sunset, and sunrise. The Saharan dunes are the best moments of the trip but the time before in High Atlas was great too

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