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Discover southern Morocco on a 2-day journey from Marrakech to Zagora. Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and visit the historic fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through the landscapes and palm groves of the Draa Valley toward Zagora. Experience the atmosphere of Morocco's desert region before spending the night in the south. On the second day, travel back through the changing landscapes of southern Morocco and cross the Atlas Mountains on your return to Marrakech. This compact desert journey combines mountain scenery, historic architecture, traditional landscapes, and a taste of southern Morocco in two memorable days.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels and riads in Marrakech. Please provide your accommodation name and address when booking. If your accommodation is located in a pedestrian-only area, the driver will meet you at the nearest vehicle-accessible point. The exact pickup time will be confirmed before departure.
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
The High Atlas crossing on the N9 road, at over 2,000 m, with switchbacks, red-rock slopes and views over the valleys. It's a stop for photos and a tea break, not a visit. The road is winding, which matters for travelers prone to car sickness.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou
A fortified village (ksar) of earthen buildings, UNESCO-listed, stacked up a hillside above a river. It has appeared in many films and TV shows, so it's the best-known stop on the route. You cross the riverbed, climb through the alleys, and reach the granary at the top for the view. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Draa Valley
After Ouarzazate the road crosses a small pass, then drops into the Draa Valley, the long river valley of palm groves, villages and kasbahs running toward the desert. It's a drive rather than a stop, but the landscape change is the point of the day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kasbah Des Caids Du Mezguita
Agdz is a small oasis town below the Jbel Kissane massif. Tamnougalt is a well-preserved kasbah village nearby, with narrow covered alleys. It's a good quiet stop if you are not rushed.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A camel ride into the dunes at sunset, then dinner, music and a night in a camp. In the Zagora area the dunes are small, so describe this as an "authentic desert experience" and not a big-dune Sahara one.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Ouarzazate
The main town between the Atlas and the desert, often called the "door of the desert". Taourirt Kasbah: another Glaoui residence, with preserved rooms and a typical Moroccan palace layout. Atlas Studios: a film studio with sets from international productions, visited as a short guided tour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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