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Discover the magic of southern Morocco on this unforgettable desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and enjoy scenic stops along the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in Morocco. Visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed village known for its ancient kasbahs and film locations.
Continue through the beautiful Draa Valley, famous for its palm groves and traditional Berber villages. In the desert of Zagora, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and watch a stunning sunset over the Sahara. Spend the night in a desert camp, enjoy traditional dinner, music, and a magical sky full of stars.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This activity includes a pick-up service in Marrakech from the nearest accessible point to your accommodation. Our team will always try to collect you directly from your hotel or riad. However, in some cases—especially within the old Medina—vehicle access may be limited. If this happens, we will arrange a nearby and easy-to-reach meeting point close to your accommodation.
We kindly recommend providing a valid phone number with country code and WhatsApp access. Our team will contact you via WhatsApp between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM the evening before your departure to confirm all pick-up details.
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
Your desert adventure begins with an early pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech, the drive continues over the High Atlas Mountains. After an hour and a half of winding roads, you will have an opportunity to stretch your legs and grab a photo or two awaits at the pass, Tizi-n-Tichka, at an altitude of 2260m. Sit back and continue to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery as well as villages inhabited by Berbers, on the way towards Sahara desert
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou
After pausing at the Tizi'n'Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains, continue over mountain and Berber village to the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a fortified old Berber village and UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ancient Kasbahs and film sets (lunch and visit). Continue on by Ouarzazate and over the Draa Valley with long stretches of palm trees and old villages. Arrive by late afternoon to Zagora, gateway to the Sahara Desert.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ouarzazate
After the sunrise you will have your breakfast in the desert , begin the journey back with camels to the place where you will start your drive back toward Marrakech. Travel once again through the beautiful Draa Valley, passing palm groves and traditional Berber villages. Continue toward Ouarzazate, with a short stop to relax or take photos. From there, drive back across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping again at Tizi n’Tichka pass. After the stop, continue the scenic drive until arrival back in Marrakech in the afternoon or early evening where your desert adventure will ends you in your accommodation with an unforgettable desert memories .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora Desert
Zagora Desert - Ouarzazat- 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
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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