From Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Tour to Zagora & Ait Ben Haddou

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover Ouarzazate and Zagora on this 2-day trip from Marrakech. Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou fortress and admire stunning views of the Atlas mountains. Ride camel through the Sahara during the sunset. Savor a local dinner and breakfast and stay overnight in a tent at the Zagora dunes.
Day 1:
Begin with early-morning pickup from Marrakech. Travel through the dessert sandstone city of Ouarzazate. Stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where you will have free time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to the verdant Draa Valley, which is well-known for its amazing ksour and kasbah. Head to Zagora and make your way to the windswept dunes for a sunset camel ride. Make camp at a campsite in the Zagora dunes and enjoy a hearty dinner of local flavors.
Day 2:
Wake early morning for a typical Berber breakfast before watching the sunrise from the back of your camel in the dunes. Board the bus and take the road back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.

What's Included

Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
In-person Guide in English and French and spanish
Lunch
Guide in ait ben haddou

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hôtel Ali
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Zagora

    3 stops
  • 1
    Tizi n Tichka

    Travel through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, stopping for breathtaking views along the way.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, an iconic fortified village known for its mudbrick architecture and rich history. Enjoy lunch in Ouarzazate, often called the "Hollywood of Africa," and explore its film history.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zagora

    ontinue your journey to Zagora, where you can enjoy a camel trek in the evening. Camel Trekking (1.5 hours): Experience a camel trek through the desert landscape, taking in the beauty of the Sahara. Overnight in Desert Camp: Arrive at the desert camp for dinner and spend the night under the stars.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Zagora – Marrakech

    3 stops
  • 4
    Zagora

    Wake up early to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast in the Desert (1 hour): Enjoy breakfast at the camp before preparing for your return journey. Departure from Zagora : Begin your drive back to Marrakech, retracing the scenic route.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ouarzazate

    Stop for lunch along the way, either in Ouarzazate or at a nearby town.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Marrakech

    Arrival in Marrakech (6:30–7:00 PM): Conclude your desert adventure as you arrive back in Marrakech.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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