Overnight Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Marrakech, Morocco
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Trip Type: Overnight Tours
Duration: 2 days
If you’re thinking about a short Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, the Marrakech to Zagora 2 days / 1 night desert tour is one of the most popular morocco desert tours and the closest desert to Marrakech. The tour includes the sunset, sunrise and camel ride to sleep in a traditional nomad tent. The tour covers the High Atlas mountains, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Agdez and Draa river valley.
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If you’re thinking about a short Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, the Marrakech to Zagora 2 days / 1 night desert tour is one of the most popular morocco desert tours and the closest desert to Marrakech. The tour includes the sunset, sunrise and camel ride to sleep in a traditional nomad tent. The tour covers the High Atlas mountains, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Agdez and Draa river valley.Day 1: Marrakech to Zagora
Start your Marrakech to Zagora 2-day desert tour at 8am, crossing the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), to reach the Ait Benhaddou village, the fortified Ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. You will visit it and have your lunch in one of the local restaurants. Afterwards, we will head to Draa Valley crossing the second pass which is Tizi N’Tnifift at 1710m and the former route of caravans for Sahara traders coming from "Tombouktou”. You will have the opportunity to explore the biggest palm grove on our way to Zagora. There you will take a Camel Trek, ride the camels at sunset and get to our camp located in an oasis.
Day 2: Zagora to Marrakech
Awake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, followed by a typical breakfast in the bivouac of Zagora. Then ride the camels back to meet your driver to drive back to Marrakech. You will have free time in Ouarzazate for lunch in a local restaurant and to visit the famous Kasbah of Taourirt. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains.
Start your Marrakech to Zagora 2-day desert tour at 8am, crossing the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), to reach the Ait Benhaddou village, the fortified Ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. You will visit it and have your lunch in one of the local restaurants. Afterwards, we will head to Draa Valley crossing the second pass which is Tizi N’Tnifift at 1710m and the former route of caravans for Sahara traders coming from "Tombouktou”. You will have the opportunity to explore the biggest palm grove on our way to Zagora. There you will take a Camel Trek, ride the camels at sunset and get to our camp located in an oasis.
Day 2: Zagora to Marrakech
Awake early to see the sunrise over the dunes, followed by a typical breakfast in the bivouac of Zagora. Then ride the camels back to meet your driver to drive back to Marrakech. You will have free time in Ouarzazate for lunch in a local restaurant and to visit the famous Kasbah of Taourirt. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains.
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