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If you’re thinking about a short Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, the Marrakech to Zagora 2 days / 1 night desert tour is one of the most popular morocco desert tours and the closest desert to Marrakech. The tour includes the sunset, sunrise and camel ride to sleep in a traditional nomad tent. The tour covers the High Atlas mountains, Ait Benhadou, Ouarzazate, Agdez and Draa river valley.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Once you confirm the booking, you can provide the name and address of your stay in Marrakech, and we will pick you up from the riad/hotel or the closest parking lot if it's not accessible.
Once you confirm the booking, you can provide the name and address of your stay in Marrakech, and we will pick you up from the riad/hotel or the closest parking lot if it's not accessible.
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
Leaving Marrakech and heading south crossing the high Atlas mountain chain on the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi N'Tichka with an altitude of 2260m. Beautiful windy roads and scenery
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou
Stop for lunch at the infamous berber village of ait benhaddou, fortified Ksar with beautiful kasbahs, backdrop for many movies and declared world heritage site by the unesco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
After lunch we will break through the scarp at the pass of Tizi n'Tinififft and descend onto the lush palmgrove of Agdz and Draa Valley. We go off-road along the ancient caravan route between the mountains and the river, passing many villages and gardens so that you can gain a better idea of the oases lifestyle.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Zagora
Once we arrive to Zagora will be dropped off by camels for your camel ride into the zagora desert camp and witness the sunset. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars while locals play their traditional folk songs for your entertainment.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Zagora
As you awake early, you are greeted by the attractive sight of the sunlight rising over the small dunes of the Zagora desert. This is accompanied by a typical breakfast in the bivouac of Zagora. The final part is the camel ride to meet your driver who is to drive you back to Marrakech.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Head towards Ouarzazate through the Draa valley (164 km of paved road), to discover numerous villages and oases. After Agdz we will cross the anti Atlas, with its heart-shaped dunes, secured a breathtaking path.
Admission ticket free -
7Ouarzazate
Arrive in Ouarzazate where we will stop for lunch. Join a film studio tour and discover which of your favorite movies were filmed in the nearby desert regions, a visit of Touarirt Kasbah and the Musée du Cinema are possible but optional.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8High Atlas Mountains
In the afternoon we’ll cross again the Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Drop off at your accommodation.
Admission ticket free
Marrakech to Zagora
Zagora to Marrakech
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In the unlikely event that the minimum number of 4 paying adults is not reached, tours will be cancelled
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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