2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Discover the Zagora desert on a 2-day tour from Marrakech, cross the Atlas Mountains, ride camels at sunset, and camp under the stars.
Overview
Join our 2 day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora and discover the Moroccan desert in a short time. Travel through mountains, valleys, and historic sites.
Experience the beauty of the Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and explore the Draa Valley. Ride a camel across the Zagora Desert and enjoy a night in a traditional camp.
This Marrakech to Zagora desert trip is easy to book and well organized. Secure your spot today and enjoy a simple, stress-free desert experience.
2 Day Zagora Desert Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech to Zagora Desert
- Start with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech.
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains.
- Cross the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass.
- Stop for photos and mountain views.
- Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Take time for lunch near the kasbah.
- Pass through Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley.
- Arrive in Zagora before sunset.
- Ride a camel near the desert camp.
- Enjoy dinner at the desert camp.
- Sleep overnight in a standard or luxury desert camp.
Day 2: Zagora Desert to Marrakech
- Wake up early for the sunrise.
- Have breakfast at the desert camp.
- Leave Zagora and drive toward Ouarzazate.
- Stop for short breaks along the route.
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains again.
- Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening.
What is Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned minibus with driver
- Overnight desert camp (dinner and breakfast)
- Camel rides at sunset and sunrise
What is Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional Ait Ben Haddou guide (€3)
- Personal expenses and tips
Short tour description
Travel from Marrakech on a 2 day desert tour to Zagora with Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley, camel ride, and a night in a desert camp.
2 day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora – itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
- Start your tour with hotel pickup between 07:00 and 08:00
- Drive south through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’Tichka pass
- Stop at the pass for panoramic views over the mountains
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah, with a licensed guide
- Pass through the Draa Valley and its ancient fortified villages
- Arrive in Zagora and ride camels across the dunes at sunset
- Have dinner under the stars at your desert camp
- Stay overnight at Caravane Du Sud Tizi Camp or a similar camp
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
- Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Zagora dunes
- Have breakfast at the camp
- Return by road through Ouarzazate and the Atlas Mountains
- Arrive back in Marrakech in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Transport by 4×4 or minibus throughout the tour
- Local driver with you for the full 2 days
- Licensed guide at Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel ride in the Zagora desert
- 1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury options available)
- Dinner on day 1
- Breakfast on day 2
What is not included
- Lunch on day 1 or day 2
- Drinks and beverages
- Tips for driver and guides
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora
Your 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora begins with a pickup from your hotel. We then head south through the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, one of Morocco’s most scenic mountain roads. We stop along the way so you can take photos and stretch.
Next, we visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a historic UNESCO World Heritage site.Many famous films were shot here, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. You have free time to walk through the old streets and explore
We then continue south through Ouarzazate and follow the road into the Draa Valley. Here, you see palm groves and old mud-brick villages lining the route.
We arrive in Zagora desert in the late afternoon. Then you ride a camel across the dunes at sunset. Finally, you settle into your desert camp for dinner and music by the fire.
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
We suggest waking up early to watch the sunrise over the Zagora desert. After breakfast at camp, you ride the camel back to the Minibus.
Next, we begin the drive back toward Marrakech. Along the way, we stop in Ouarzazate . Then we cross the Atlas Mountains again, with photo stops at scenic viewpoints.
Finally, we arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and drop you off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour.
What is Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned minibus with driver
- Overnight desert camp (dinner and breakfast)
- Camel rides at sunset and sunrise
What is Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional Ait Ben Haddou guide (€3)
- Personal expenses and tips
