2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
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- Private tour for any group size
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2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora: A 2026 Saharan Expedition
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
Your small group 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora to the Sahara begins with a departure from Marrakech, ascending the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). We pause at sweeping viewpoints where the air is crisp and ancient Berber villages cling to the mountainsides like jewels.
After descending the Atlas, we reach the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This century-old ksar is a masterpiece of earthen architecture and has served as the iconic backdrop for Hollywood epics like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Following a traditional Moroccan lunch, we traverse the Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest river and a lush “green ribbon” of millions of date palms.
As the sun begins to set, you will mount your camel for a trek into the Zagora dunes. The day culminates at a nomadic private morocco desert tours camp, where a Berber feast and rhythmic drumming under the star-filled Saharan sky await.
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake early to witness the miraculous desert sunrise—an unforgettable highlight of every 2 day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Following a generous breakfast, we retrace our route through the Anti-Atlas with an optional stop in Ouarzazate. Here, you can explore the Taourirt Kasbah or the famous Atlas Film Studios (the “Hollywood of Africa”). By late afternoon, we return you to Marrakech, marking the end of your incredible desert trip from marrakech.
Tour Highlights & Luxury Amenities
Private Modern Transport: Travel in a climate-controlled 4×4 or luxury van with an expert English-speaking guide.
Exploring Ait Ben Haddou: A guided walk through the most popular ksar in morocco tour desert history.
Camel Trekking: Authentic camel rides at sunset and sunrise across the Zagora dunes.
Overnight Glamping: Stay in a private tent, with available luxury camp upgrades featuring en-suite bathrooms.
Scenic Oases: Photography stops in the verdant Draa Valley, the “Palm Grove of Morocco.”
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Tour Plan
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.
Excluded
- Lunch on the way
- Drinks
- Tips