Shared 2 Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Zagora

During this shared 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.

Yes, the camel trek is included in the tour package. The camel ride experience starts 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 or minibusses, depending on the group size.

Yes, this shared 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora includes some meals as part of the package. Dinner is typically provided at the desert camp. 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 shared 2-day desert tour Marrakech to Zagora. Please inform us about your dietary preferences when booking to ensure proper arrangements are made.

No, this tour is not suitable for families with young children because the transportation will be shared. The camel trek will also be challenging for toddlers or infants. For families, we recommend a private tour.

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 "World Nomads" for your Travel Insurance.