Private 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora is your best chance to discover Morocco’s Sahara desert at a glance. This is the ideal overnight desert trip from Marrakech, as it will introduce you to the stunning Saharan landscapes of the Draa Valley and the Zagora desert. You’ll drive across the High Atlas Mountains and have the opportunity to walk to the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
As the day draws to a close, you’ll ride a camel while witnessing a spectacular desert sunset. In the evening, you’ll join the Berber nomads of the Sahara desert camp, gathering around the campfire and listening to the rhythmic beats of their traditional Tam-Tam drums.
You depart your 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora early in the morning (around 7:30 AM) from your hotel or riad. First, you’ll drive through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2,260 m altitude) and cross various Berber villages along the way. You’ll make several stops to enjoy the scenic views, take photos, sip a cup of mint tea, and stretch your legs.
Upon arrival at the Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, you’ll enjoy a short visit to this UNESCO World Heritage site, which has previously served as a set for various Hollywood epics like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. You’ll have an hour-long visit to the village with a local guide.
After a leisurely lunch at either Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou or Ouarzazate, you’ll drive past the Anti Atlas Mountains, the Berber Village of Agdez, and the Draa Valley, which is home to hundreds of thousands of date palm trees. The Draa Valley is considered the most significant date palm plantation in Morocco.
You’ll arrive in Zagora in the late afternoon, where you’ll prepare for a camel trek over the Zagora desert. You’ll witness a spectacular sunset before riding your camel back to your Zagora desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a Moroccan dinner accompanied by drums and entertainment under the stars.
After an early wake-up for a camel ride and to watch the sunrise over the horizon, you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast. Then, you’ll depart for Ouarzazate, where you can visit the Taourirte Kasbah before having a leisurely lunch. Afterwards, you’ll continue the journey back to Marrakech via the Tizi Ntichka pass.
You’ll arrive back at your hotel or riad in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Your 2 Day From Marrakech tour from Marrakech to Zagora will conclude with a drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
