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Experience southern Morocco on a 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, travel through Ouarzazate and the beautiful Draa Valley, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and enjoy a camel ride before spending the night at a desert camp.
Choose the travel style that suits you best: join a shared group vehicle with other travelers, or select private transportation exclusively for your group. Both options follow the same itinerary and include the same tour services; the main difference is the transportation arrangement.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the desert, traditional villages, mountain scenery, and southern Morocco within two days.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations in Marrakech that are accessible by vehicle. For travelers staying inside the Medina or in pedestrian-only areas, the meeting point is Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech. Exact pickup details will be confirmed before departure.
Please meet in front of Café de France, at Jemaa el-Fna Square. Your driver-tour guide will meet you at the entrance of the café. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Exact meeting details will be confirmed by WhatsApp before the tour.
Itinerary
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1Marrakech
Begin your private journey with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel south through traditional villages toward the High Atlas Mountains.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
High Atlas Mountains (Pass by)
Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views of rugged peaks, traditional Berber villages, and dramatic valleys along the route to southern Morocco.
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2Tizi n Tichka
Stop at the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass to admire panoramic views across the High Atlas Mountains and take photographs of the spectacular mountain scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Ouarzazate
Discover Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Enjoy time to explore the city, admire its traditional architecture, and take a break before continuing toward the Draa Valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Taourirt Kasbah
Explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah, one of Ouarzazate's most impressive examples of traditional Moroccan earthen architecture. Discover its historic rooms, courtyards, and decorative details.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Agdz
Continue through Agdez and discover the entrance to the beautiful Draa Valley, with its traditional villages, ancient kasbahs, and spectacular desert landscapes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Draa Valley
Travel through the scenic Draa Valley, famous for its extensive palm groves, traditional villages, and kasbahs. Enjoy scenic views and photo opportunities along the route.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Arrive in Zagora, the gateway to the desert. Take a short break before continuing to the camel departure point for your desert experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Zagora
Experience the desert on a traditional camel ride. Travel across the desert landscape while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful colors of the sunset before reaching your camp.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9Zagora
Enjoy a traditional desert camp experience with Moroccan mint tea, dinner, traditional music, and a campfire beneath the stars. Spend the night in the Zagora Desert.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Zagora
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Zagora Desert. Enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere before having breakfast at the camp and beginning the return journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Draa Valley
Continue through the Draa Valley toward Marrakech, enjoying views of palm groves, traditional villages, kasbahs, and the changing landscapes of southern Morocco.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
12Ait Ben Haddou
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most iconic fortified villages. Walk through its narrow streets and discover its traditional earthen architecture and fascinating history.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13High Atlas Mountains
Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the return journey to Marrakech, with opportunities to stop at scenic viewpoints and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
14Marrakech
Continue to Marrakech after your desert adventure. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer with drop-off at your hotel or riad.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora
DAY 2 : ZAGORA - DRAA VALLEY - TIZI-N-TICHA - MARRAKECH
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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