2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Overview
Overview of the 2 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
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 or4 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: Cross the stunning Tichka mountain pass that stands at 2660 meters, view the Berber villages, and beautiful terrains.
- Visit to Ouarzazate: Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt Ouarzazate one of the biggest kasbahs in morocco the scaled gate of the sahara and have a traditional lunch at a restaurant.
- Journey through Draa Valley: 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
- Camel Ride in Zagora: Take a camel ride in the middle of palm groves and small dunes to get a feeling of the Sahara in Zagora.
- Sunset in the Desert: See the sunset over the desert as the most beautiful and an unforgettable moment as it endows the sky with colours.
- Overnight Stay in Berber Camp: 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: In the morning you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise.
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou: 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.
Tour Plan
Day 01: Marrakesh -> Ouarzeazate -> Draa Valley –> Zagora
Join us on an extraordinary 2 days desert tour From Marrakech to Zagora departing around 8:00 am to the most famous desert city in Morocco, along the whole course we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains touching Tichka pass at a height of 2260 meters. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque roads that will give almost a bird’s-eye view of the wild terrains characterized by real Berber villages. Upon arrival to Ouarzazate which is considered the doorway to the Sahara, explore the city at the Kasbah of Taourirt site over lunch.
Carrying on this2 days tour From Marrakech to Zagora through Agdez, cross the stunning Draa Valley, which is famous for home to the biggest palm groves of Morocco. When you will enter Zagora proper, go for a camel ride amidst the palms and small dunes in the beginning of the desert and catch the sunset. Sleep in a Berber camp and spend time enjoying the silence of the desert with a nice dinner and Berber nomad music , as well as admiring the night sky.
Day 02 : Zagora -> Agdez – > Ouarzazate -> Ait Ben Haddou -> Marrakech
For the second day of our Marrakech to Zagora private desert tour, we start by witnessing the sunrise over the serenest mall dunes is an unforgettable experience not to be over looked. Afterward, you have the option to embark on a camel trek in Zagora to return to your vehicle, or alternatively, you can skip the camel ride and depart directly from the camp. Begin your return journey towards the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou via Tefoultout, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore this UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, renowned for its historic significance and as a favoured backdrop for numerous blockbuster films.
Following your exploration of Ait Ben Haddou Ksbah, the journey back to Marrakech takes you through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, where you can savor panoramic views of rugged peaks and picturesque valleys before concluding this memorable 2 days tour From Marrakech.
