Discover the Sahara: 2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour

Below, you'll discover the program itinerary of the 2-day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour, along with all the essential information and policies you need to know before booking with us. Whether you're looking for adventure or traditional and cultural discovery, this page will guide you through every detail that will help you to customize and tailor-made your journey.

Why BOOK this 2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour?

Discover the kasbahs, Berber villages, valleys, and oases on this 2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour. Travel through the Sahara desert of Zagora and enjoy an exhilarating High Atlas descent through the Berber villages. This 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora desert has been designed for the traveler eager to explore deep into the Sahara desert and who doesn't mind driving long hours. A wonderful short desert trip to begin your love affair with Morocco.

  • Daily departure is available.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
  • Camel riding in the Zagora desert.
  • Spending a magic night in the desert camp in Zagora.
  • A breathtaking view of the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
  • Sahara Desert of Zagora - Sleep under the stars against dunes.
  • Enjoy Oasis and Palm Grove along Draa Valley.
  • Thrilling descent - Enjoy a scenic descent from the stunning High Atlas mountain pass of Tizi N'Tichka.
  • The tour is at an affordable price and has great quality services.
  • Local drums music around the campfire.
  • Experience the Berber villages throughout your journey.
  • The tour is available in many languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese...etc!).
  • Walk from a remote Berber community into the magnificent and inspiring High Atlas Mountains.
  • The Atlas Mountains - Beautiful mountain scenery in the highest mountain range in North Africa.
  • Ouarzazate - The Hollywood of Morocco, explore the Atlas Cinema Studio: the World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

Key Features

  • Tour Name: 2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour
  • Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Starting Point: Marrakech
  • Ending Point: Marrakech
  • Departure: Daily
  • Availability: Year-round
  • Tour Type: Private Tour
  • Languages: Tour available in English, French, and Spanish.
  • Difficulty Level: Suitable for all fitness levels.

Tour Highlights

  • Visiting Places: Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Draa Valley, Agdz.
  • Key attractions: Desert of Zagora, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, The High Atlas Mountains, Camel ride in the desert & a wonderful sunset, Spend the night in a Desert camp, Taourirt Kasbah & Film Studios.
  • General Idea: This Marrakech desert tour is perfect for travelers for those looking to visit the desert and they have a short time in Morocco. Zagora it's an ideal choice.

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2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour

2-Day Tour from Marrakech to Zagora

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How Would You Spend 2 Days in Morocco?

Days In Morocco, recommends the following itinerary for a 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora. This day-to-day guide will help you plan your journey. The itinerary can be adjusted to match your preferences, ensuring a customized experience tailored to your needs.

What is the difference between the categories of accommodations?

This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:

  1. Budget accommodations are typically 1- and 2-star hotels, offering a simple, clean place to stay with small rooms containing essential amenities like a bed, fresh linens, a bathroom, and basic furniture such as a table and a clothes rack. (Not recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
  2. Standard accommodations fall between 2 and 3 stars, often found in older city areas or rural settings like Kasbahs, guesthouses, or Riads. Despite being economical, they provide decent comfort, usually featuring private bathrooms, a restaurant, and sometimes a swimming pool.
  3. Mixed accommodations blend elements from both standard and luxury categories, providing a middle ground for those unsure whether to opt for superior or standard. This option allows guests to experience both authentic Moroccan charm and luxury amenities. (Highly recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
  4. Luxury accommodations, usually 4 or 5 stars, are typically located in city centers, offering exceptional comfort, top-notch services, elegant designs, and a wide range of amenities such as pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness centers.

Overview: Marrakech Desert Tour 2 Days to Zagora

Traveling from Marrakech to Zagora Desert will be an experience of a lifetime for the traveler seeking to enjoy breathtaking views of Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and Zagora. This Marrakech desert tour 2 days to Zagora includes riding camels, visiting the village of Ait Benhaddou, and some known cinematographic locations.

On the first day of this 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour, you are going to visit the perched Berber villages over the Atlas chain and the beauty of Ouarzazate. Your night will be in the desert camp in Zagora, gathering around the fire, and sharing great moments and memories.

On our way back to Marrakech and during the second day of this tour from Marrakech, you will notice Zagora is a marvelous, yet quiet city. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Marrakech. We hope that you enjoyed your trip.

Detailed Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.

Check out the itinerary for our 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. This tour is flexible and can be customized to meet your preferences.

Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi N'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Agdz - Zagora

The 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora starts at about 8a.m. for the Zagora desert. The driver is going to pick you up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. The Red city is left behind us as the tour takes you south-east crossing many scattered and small villages on the way. About an hour later, we start to go up till we reach the series of the Atlas Mountains and its highest pass in the chain Tizi N'Tichka.

We will stop in one of the Tichka terraces to stretch our legs. You may like to grab a cup of coffee to wake up. We will cross several Berber villages again after the pass. When we arrive at Ouarzazate (90 kilometers from Tichka pass), you will stop to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, and the museum of Cinema as Ouarzazate has 2 massive films studios where some of the big and great international experts of the cinema's industry were invited to work.

After we visit the Ouarzazate attractions, we will drive again for another 90 kilometers to reach Agdz and enjoy the view of its Palmeraie from a high point. Next, we will take a little detour until we arrive at our lunch spot, which is called "Kasbah" in Tamnougalt. There is a nice terrace in Kasbah that looks over a palm grove where you will feel the warmth of the sun.

After lunch, our 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora desert keeps going on till we reach the city of Zagora, where you will find the camels at the end of the paved road waiting to take you to the bivouac in the dunes to take some memorable pictures and to enjoy the amazing sunset.

Upon arriving at the bivouac in the Zagora Desert, you will be warmly welcomed by the staff. They will assist you to your tent and offer you a welcome cup of hot mint tea. In the desert camp, the night features a clear sky where you can see the stars. After dinner, we will gather around a fire to sing and dance.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 356 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 6 hr 19 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Overnight stay at a desert camp
Meals
  • Dinner
Day 2: Zagora - Draa Valley - Agdz - Ait Benhaddou - Tizi N'Tichka - Marrakech

Our second day of the Marrakech desert tour 2 days to Zagora will start with an early breakfast. Waking up earlier gives you the chance to see the awesome view of the Zagora sunrise, and to take beautiful photos. Afterward, at the end of the paved road, you will ride back on camels to meet the car.

Then we are going to leave Zagora behind and drive to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, where we will have lunch. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. For many cinematographic enthusiasts, the village is known as a backdrop "The Gladiator" and "Lawrence of Arabia" are the most famous films shot here and there are even some scenes of the classic "Game of Thrones" that were shot in this village.

In addition, 7 families still live in the ancient village of Ait Benhaddou, while the rest have moved to the more modern and open-minded side of the village. Ksar Ait Benhaddou was the station where the caravans stopped and traveled over the Ounila Valley before the merchants went back to the desert.

There, they either exchange goods or pause to repose and have a break then carry on to Marrakech. They used to trade salt, silver, and slaves. We will take the road back to Marrakech, after visiting the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, and we will arrive there at around 6 or 7 pm, and the driver is going to drop you at the place you chose. End of our services: 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour.

Driving distance
  • Approximately 355 kilometers
Estimated driving duration
  • 6 hr 15 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation
  • Not included
Meals
  • Breakfast
Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.

What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.

Services Included in the price

  • Pick up and drop off (at your accommodation, airport, or any other place);
  • Tour Commentary;
  • Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
  • Experienced English-speaking guide/driver;
  • Private tour, there will be no more people in the group;
  • You can stop whenever you want;
  • Car Fuel;
  • Car Insurance;
  • Camel ride in the Sahara desert (Camel per person);
  • 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (Alternative to Camels);
  • Overnight stay at desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
  • Dinner in: Zagora Desert;
  • Daily breakfast during the whole trip;
  • Confirmation at time of booking.

Services NOT Included in the price

  • Flight Tickets to/from Morocco;
  • Meals, drinks consumed during the tour;
  • Entry fees to monuments/museums;
  • Personal travel insurance;
  • Tips & Personal expenses;
  • All that isn't mentioned in the itinerary.

Additional Info

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
  • Children's must be accompanied by an adult.

Tour Map: Here's a map of your travel route.

Related Questions: 2 Days Tour from Marrakech

The cost of the 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora for private tours starts at €250 per person and can increase for luxury options. For shared group tours, the price ranges from €60 to €120 per person, depending on the category of accommodation, travel season, and group size.

During this 2-day tour to Zagora, you will spend the night in a traditional desert camp. The camps are located on the outskirts of Zagora since Zagora itself is primarily a rocky desert with few sand dunes. Accommodations vary from basic to luxury, depending on the tour package you select.

The drive from Marrakech to Zagora takes approximately 6-7 hours, depending on road conditions and stops. The journey includes a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi N'Tichka Pass, with opportunities to stop for photos along the way. Common stops include sites like the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate Atlas Studio.

Yes, the camel trek is included in the tour package. The camel ride experience begins before sunset as you journey to the desert camp, allowing you to enjoy the stunning desert scenery and capture beautiful photos of the dunes at sunset. The following morning, a camel ride back to the meeting point is typically offered, allowing participants to experience the sunrise in the desert.

The journey is conducted in modern, spacious, air-conditioned vehicles such as minivans, SUVs, or minibusses, depending on the group size.

Yes, this 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora includes some meals as part of the package. Dinner is typically provided at the desert camp, featuring traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagines, couscous, or grilled meats. Breakfast is usually served the next morning at the camp. Please note that lunches are not included, and participants will need to pay for meals during stops along the way, which are usually at local restaurants.

Yes, a vegetarian option is available on the 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Please inform us about your dietary preferences when booking to ensure proper arrangements are made.

Yes, this tour is suitable for families with children, but it may not be ideal for very young children due to the long travel hours (approximately 6-7 hours each way). The camel trek can also be a bit challenging for toddlers or infants. However, we can arrange private tours for families, allowing for more flexibility with stops and activities. Families should inform us in advance about any specific needs or accommodations.

Yes, the tour is generally safe for both solo travelers and children. Families with children may opt for private tours for added flexibility.

We strongly recommend using TSA-approved luggage locks on your bags and hand carry valuables on the plane.

Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.

We suggest that you bring the following items:

Clothing & Equipment

  • Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
  • Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
  • Bathing suit.
  • A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
  • A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
  • A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
  • Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
  • Toiletries.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
  • First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.

Travel Documents

  • Passport (with photocopies).
  • Travel insurance (with photocopies).
  • Airline tickets (with photocopies).
  • Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
  • Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
  • This document, printed.

In order to protect against any unforeseen circumstances, it is advisable to purchase adequate insurance before your date of departure. Coverage should include baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. We recommend .

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