2 Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

Tour Overview

Escape Marrakech for 48 hours and immerse yourself in Morocco’s dramatic landscapes. Drive over the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka, visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, travel along the lush Draa Valley to reach the Zagora Desert. Overnight under a starlit sky in a luxury desert camp, ride a camel at sunrise, and return through ancient palm groves, kasbahs, and mountainous vistas for a perfect condensed Saharan experience

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Start: Marrakech • End: Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Zagora Desert

• Morning pick-up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech.

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic stops along the winding route.

• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous from many films and TV series.

• Lunch in or near Ouarzazate.

• Continue south through the Anti-Atlas and Draa Valley, seeing Agdez and the sunset in Zagora.

• Arrive at the desert camp. Enjoy a camel ride into the dunes around sunset. Dinner under the stars and music around the campfire.

  Overnight in luxury desert camp.

Day 2: Zagora Desert → Return to Marrakech

• Wake early for sunrise over the dunes and have breakfast.

• Optionally ride camel again or take 4×4 back to the main road.

• Head toward Ouarzazate, visit Taourirt Kasbah and, if time allows, the movie studios.

• Drive back over the High Atlas through Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

• Drop off in Marrakech late afternoon or evening.

  End of tour.

What’s Included

• Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Hotel/riad pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech

• Night in luxury desert camp (private bathroom)

• Camel rides (sunset & sunrise)

• Dinner at desert camp and breakfast

Note

This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add activities (like ATV, extra stops), or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.

Not Included

• Lunches & drinks

• Entrance fees to studios or certain sites

• Optional extras (camel ride alternatives, ATV, etc.)

Why Travel With Morocco Ino Tours?

• Comfort & Authenticity: hand-picked Riads and desert camps

• Flexibility: private tours with your own driver and car

• Local expertise: discover Morocco through the eyes of locals

• Unforgettable experiences: camel rides, desert campfire music, Atlas panoramas

Best Time to Travel

Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are ideal — cool mornings and mild days. Winter brings colder nights in the desert; summer can be hot during midday.