2 Days Tour From Marrakech To Zagora Sahara Desert

Tour Overview

The heart capturing tour to Morocco starts with a cup of water from water sellers in traditional leather bags and the aroma of spices floating in Jemaa EL fna located in the old city in Marrakech. Moorishtrips takes you through the narrow alleys of Marrakech to deeply experience Moroccan Vibes. Don’t miss the opportunities to get yourself traditional clothes and jewelry from there. As sun sinks on the horizon, Jemaa EL fna cloaks in lights and storytellers take their spots. It’s such an entertainment to see the atmosphere there.

Duration : 2 days / 1 night.

Departure time : 08:00 AM.

Meeting point : pick you up from your Hotel / Riad or wherever you want.

Ending point : drop you off to your Hotel / Riad, Airport or wherever you want.

Tour Highlights

High Atlas Mountains
Tichka Pass (2260m)
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Ouarzazate
Atlas Studio
Taourirt Kasbah
Ait Saouen Mountains
Agdez
Daraa valley
Zagora desert
Camel trekking
Sunset / Sunrise
Campfire

tour inclusion

4x4 or minivan with fuel and AC / heater
English speaking driver / guide
Dinner and breakfast
Camel trekking
Professional Camel guide
Night in desert camp

tour exclusion

Lunch
Drinks
Museum and Entrances Fees

Tour itinerary

In the morning your driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation to start the first day of 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora via high Atlas Mountains, Kasbahs, Ouarzazate, Agdez and Daraa valley. Along way to the world Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou you’ll enjoy the scenery of Tichka pass (2260m) with its unique berbere villages ( you’ll have stops in the best points to take some panoramic pictures ). After you reach the charming village of Ait Benhaddou where many international movies has been filmed like ( Gladiator, Prince of Persia, the Mummy, Game of thrones, Alexander, Lagionnaire…) you’ll have free time to hike and explore the old fortified Kasbah through its stunning alleyways that bear witness to its geat role in the ancient times. After that you’ll have a break time for lunch, then continue your way toward Zagora desert passing through Ait Saouen Mountains, Agdez and Daraa valley that countains the biggest Palm Groves in Morocco. Upon arrival to Zagora desert where your camel guide will be waiting for you to start camel trekking adventure crossing the sand dunes until you arrive to the bedouin camp around sunset time, there you’ll admire the silence of desert, tranquility and warm hospitality. After a delicious dinner under stars get ready to enjoy a spectacular drums show with local folklore next to campfire. Overnight in a private tent.

After an early wake up to watch the fantastic sunrise you’ll enjoy your hearty breakfast at your desert camp. Then you’ll leave the land of adventures and desert activities full of unforgettable memories, and drive toward Ouarzazate, Hollywood of Africa Passing through Daraa valley, Agdez town, Ait Saouen Mountains. In Ouarzazate your driver / guide will take you to visit the most attractive sites including the old Kasbah of Taourirt and Atlas studio, after that you’ll have break for lunch, then continue your trip to Marrakech. Late afternoon your 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora will end by drop you off to your Hotel / Riad.