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Overview of the 2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Welcome to Morocco Desert Trips and get on the Marrakech to Zagora private desert tour where you will be exploring the east Morocco desert in the comfort of a 4×4. It starts with the touching of scenic roads passing through the High Atlas via the Tichka pass followed with spectacular views and some of the pure Berber Villages. Taourirt, Ouarzazate is the Sahara gate; visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and enjoy your lunch, Moroccan style.
Then, we cross over through the Draa Valley which is well associated with large palm forests and get to Zagora. Here take a camel ride at the backdrop of the palm trees and the desert, finally watching the sunset. Spend one day over a romantic night in a bivouac (camp) with the hospitality of Berber people, food and songs serving as the night entertainment.
Furthermore, on the next day, wake up to experience the sunrise over the lonely small sand dunes then proceed to the historic and movie-famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, listed by UNESCO. Ride the back from Zagora to Marrakech through the equally gorgeous High Atlas Mountains experiencing a fantastic journey across the Sahara Desert through the real Moroccan villages.
If you have time and budget it would be great to take a 3 or 4 days tour to Merzouga ,but if your time in Marrakech is limited don’t hesitate to book our 2 day desert tour From Marrakech to Zagora.
Highlights of the 2 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech to Zagora
- Scenic Drive through High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit to Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Taourirt one of the biggest kasbahs in Morocco the scaled gate of the sahara and have a traditional lunch at a restaurant.
- Drive through Draa valley famously known for its palm groves that are the longest in Morocco and quite scenic because of the greenery.
- Explore the countryside and learn about local’s life style and culture, also traditions
- Take a camel ride in the middle of palm groves and small dunes to get a feeling of the Sahara in Zagora.
- See the sunset over the desert as the most beautiful and an unforgettable moment as it endows the sky with colours.
- Experience staying in a Berber camp including a friendly welcome by the local people, Berber food and as part of entertainment Berber music.
- Sunrise over the small Sand Dunes to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise.
- Take a tour to the famous historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah protected by UNESCO for its typical architecture and use in many famous and international movies.
Included
- Modern A/C 4WD or van driven by an English/French speaking driver /guide
- Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Local guide to visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight at a desert camp in Zagora (private tent) wit shared bathrooms and showers with dinner and breakfast
- Option to upgrade to a luxury camp with a premium tent with private bathroom and shower (50 Euros per person)
- Private experience ensuring personalized attention
- Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech or the closest accessible location to your Riad.
Exclude
- Lunch on the way
- Drinks
- Tips
Tour Plan
Day 01: Marrakesh -> Ouarzeazate -> Draa Valley –> Zagora
Our Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora starts by a pick up from your accommodation and we’ll drive through the Atlas Mountain pass which is very beautiful. On the way, you will be able to appreciate stunning views of surrounding stunning cliffs and rocks. It is suggested that travelers must spend some time to traverse this exciting town before proceeding with the journey – the town of Ouarzazate. Next, carry on to the Draa Valley which has completely different landscapes – vast palm groves, ancient kashbes.
After this, your tour from Marrakech to Zagora will continue as we go through the Draa Valley and explore a rather scenic and low key area of Morocco. As you walk towards Zagora, observe at the desertion that is around you. Last but not least, your day is ended in Zagora where you have free time to explore emptiness of the desert. Both beauty of natural landscape or architectural designs and historical landmarks are embodied in this day in such a way that you can hardly forget them.
Day 02 : Zagora -> Agdez – > Ouarzazate -> Ait Ben Haddou -> Marrakech
As for Day 02 we’ll have to start our journey from Zagora and move towards Agdez. At some point, a small representation of the greenery was seen with the transformation of the desert as shown below. The second day we’ll only travel a small distance from Agdez to Ouarzazate and as soon as we drove from Agdez side the mountains of atlas rose before our eyes. Besides, the town interlocked culture and history, giving us an exclusive experience.
After that we proceed to Ait Benhaddou, a world heritage site home to magnificent kasbahs. When walking through this forgotten place, we’ll admir architectural features and its part in the movies. Lastly, thetour will leed us to Marrakech, a city full of life, with numerous selling centres and historical culture. When we got there, the spirit of the city was evident we felt the spirit of the town as a fitting climax to our adventurous day.
