2-day Marrakech-Zagora

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Marrakech

02

days

Transportation

Private 4x4 / Minivan
Accommodation

Riads, Hotels & Desert Camp
Departure from

Marrakech
Tour type

Private, Cultural, Desert

Overview

This 2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech is ideal for travelers with limited time who wish to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes, camel trekking, and a night in a traditional Berber tent.

⚠️ Important note: Zagora is not a sand-dune desert like Merzouga. It is a rocky desert with small dunes, offering a desert atmosphere rather than vast Sahara dunes. Travelers seeking large sand dunes should consider longer routes toward Erg Lihoudi or Erg Chegaga, which require at least two additional days.

The journey crosses the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, visits the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and continues through southern Morocco to the desert town of Zagora. Highlights include scenic mountain roads, historic kasbahs, a camel ride at sunset, and an overnight stay in a Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast included.

This tour is best suited for first-time visitors who want a short desert experience combined with cultural and landscape highlights.

                                    Highlights:
                                     Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m
 Visit UNESCO's World Heritage Site, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
 Camel trek to a traditional Berber tent for the night
 Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, passing through Ouarzazate

                                

Itinerary

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Morning departure, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m. Visit to the best-preserved ksar in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Filming location for numerous movies, including Gladiator. After lunch, we depart for the city of Zagora, arriving in the afternoon. Camel trek to a traditional Berber tent for the night. Accommodation with dinner and breakfast.

Watch the sunrise, enjoy breakfast, and then ride camels back to the paved road for the return journey by car. We'll cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, passing through Ouarzazate, and then the High Atlas Mountains again to Marrakech. Arrival in the afternoon. Transfer to the Riad and end of our services.

                                    Trip Cost Breakdown

                                    Included:
 Airport arrival and departure transfers
 Private, air-conditioned transportation with an experienced driver throughout the tour
 Accommodation in carefully selected riads or hotels
 Dinner and Breakfast
 English-speaking escort from arrival at the airport

                                    Not Included:
 Drinks and Lunche
 Tips and personal expenses
 Entrance fees to monuments and museums

Frequently Asked Questions

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Zagora is a rocky desert with small dunes, not a large sand-dune desert like Merzouga. It offers a desert atmosphere, camel trekking, and a traditional camp experience, but not vast golden dunes.

Yes. This tour is ideal for travelers who want a short desert experience in just two days from Marrakech.

The tour is available as a private tour. Shared tours may be available upon request, depending on availability.

Yes. A camel ride at sunset and sunrise is included to reach and return from the desert camp.

You will stay overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp, with dinner and breakfast included. Accommodation in Marrakech or other cities is in carefully selected riads or hotels.

Dinner and breakfast are included. Lunch and drinks are not included and can be chosen freely during stops along the route.

Yes. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be customized based on your preferences and schedule.

For large sand dunes and a deeper Sahara experience, we recommend a 3- or 4-day tour to Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) or Erg Chegaga.