2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert
The 2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert and Draa Valley is a highly sought-after option among travelers seeking an authentic yet time-efficient desert experience. Zagora Desert Tour provides an excellent opportunity to indulge in the mystique of the desert, ride camels, and spend the night in tents, making it ideal for those on a tight schedule. Commencing in Marrakech, the tour takes you through the stunning high Atlas Mountains, providing awe-inspiring views of the Draa Valley and its lush palm groves. While en route, you'll have the chance to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, go camel riding, and spend a night in a camp or beneath the stars. It's crucial to note that the Zagora desert varies from the Erg Chegaga Sahara desert in that it's rockier and doesn't boast large dunes.
Marrakech - Zagora Desert
You will be picked up from your accommodation, start your 2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert, leave the busy city behind and head south towrad the desert. Travel through the magical Atlas Mountains and Tizi N Tichka Pass. You will be amazed by the beauty of this impressive pass. You can always consult your driver about skipping some spots in order to spend more time in others of your interest. Later on we will continue our 2 day desert tour to Zagora Desert crossing the Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass 1600m to Agdez. Where we will stop for lunch before continuing our journey to Zagora desert along the Draa Valley. Follow the Draa Valley where you will get a glimpse of southern oasis life and admire the view of the vast Oasis with its thousands of date palms, producing an amazing 44 varieties. Once we arrive to Zagora will be dropped off by camels for your camel ride into the Zagora desert camp and witness the sunset. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars while locals play their traditional folk songs for your entertainment.
Show more...Palm grove Walk
Duration: 1hWalk the palm groves of Draa Valley and Zagora surroundings with a local guide and explore the Jewish quarter in Amzerou.
4x4 to The Camp
freeIf the camel ride is not for you, you have the option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4.
Zagora - Marrakech
As you awake early, you are greeted by the attractive sight of the sunlight rising over the small dunes of the Zagora desert. This is accompanied by a typical breakfast in the bivouac of Zagora. The final part is the camel ride to meet your driver who is to drive you back to Ouarzazate. Here you will have the option to visit Film Studios & Taourirt Kasbahs. Discover how the area has been featured in movies, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down. On arrival in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will have lunch and visit the kasbah with a local guide. In the afternoon, we drive you back to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountain which brings an end to your 2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Drop off in your accommodation around 6 pm.
Show more...Ait Ben Haddou
Duration: 1hGo on a walk with a local guide crossing the river to the other side to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of
Taourirt Kasbah
5 € per personDuration: 30minTake a guided tour of the historic structure to explore its endless chambers and stairwells, discover the carvings and decor of the palace interi
Film Studio
8 € per personDuration: 30minJoin a film studio tour and visit the cinema Musuem to learn more about the filmmaking process and the history of the area.
What's Included
- Transport in a private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan + Fuel
- Pick up from and drop-off at your hotel or Riad in Marrakesh
- Experienced & professional english speaking driver
- The night in a desert camp in Zagora
- A camel ride of about an hour – an hour with a guide
- The option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4
- Berber drumming and music
- Free time to explore the sites , walks, photos, and tea/coffee breaks
- The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish
- Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Local guide in Telouet
- No forced shopping stops
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to the monuments
- Extras
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