2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech with Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp
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This 2-day tour starts in Marrakech with hotel pickup from selected hotels. Travelers drive for about nine hours through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, passing rural Berber villages along the way. The first stop is the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, where there is time to explore and have lunch (not included). Afterward, the group continues to the Zagora Desert. Upon arrival, participants take a camel trek into the desert, covering a distance on camelback while enjoying panoramic desert views. The day ends at a Berber desert camp where travelers stay overnight in private tents. Dinner is served at the camp, featuring traditional Moroccan dishes under the open sky. The following morning includes breakfast before returning to Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan, with approximately nine hours of driving again. The tour includes camel trekking, dinner, overnight accommodation in a private tent at the desert camp, breakfast, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and hotel pickup and drop-off for selected hotels. Lunch, local guides, and drinks are not included. Group size is limited to 17 people. Travelers are advised to bring good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and clothing suitable for modest dress and variable temperatures, especially at night.
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Itinerary
Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, traveling past Berber villages, green valleys, and mountains with snow on their peaks.
30 min
Ancient Mud-Brick Kasbah
Visit the old mud-brick kasbah that served as a filming site for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Have lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
120 min
Ouarzazate and Cinema Studio
Stop briefly to rest before continuing. Pass through Ouarzazate with a short visit to the cinema studio, then proceed along the scenic Road to Zagora.
20 min
Draa Valley and Agdez
Travel through Agdez into the Draa Valley, passing numerous palm groves, kasbahs, and traditional Berber villages.
Camel Trek and Desert Camp
Meet the camel caravan and ride into the rocky desert at sunset. Upon arrival at the private tent, enjoy Moroccan tea followed by dinner under the stars, ending the evening with Berber music and a campfire.
720 min
Sunrise and Camel Return
Wake early to see the sunrise over the rocky desert dunes and experience the calm morning. After breakfast at camp, ride camels back to the main road to begin the return trip.
180 min
Return via Draa Valley and Atlas
Travel back through the Draa Valley and the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch and refreshments during the journey.
Arrival in Marrakech
Reach Marrakech in the evening and be dropped off at the hotel, riad, or chosen location.
420 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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