2-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora from Marrakech

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Tour Details

Short on time? This 2-day private desert tour takes you from Marrakech to the heart of the Sahara, where you’ll ride camels at sunset, sleep in a traditional Berber camp, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Morocco’s desert landscape.

Departure & Return Location

Departure: Marrakech (8:00 AM)
Return: Marrakech (Next Day, Evening)

Departure Time

8 AM

Price Includes

Private, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle with an English-speaking driver Guide.
Pick-up & drop-off from your hotel in Marrakech.
Free time to explore Kasbahs & valleys.
1-night accommodation in a Desert Camp.
Dinner & breakfast at the camp.
Berber music and storytelling under the stars.

Price Excludes

Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees to optional sites
Any Private Expenses
Tips for guides & drivers (optional)

Complementaries

Umbrella
Sunscreen
T-Shirt
Entrance Fees

What to Expect

Embark on a 2-day adventure to Zagora! Cross the Atlas Mountains, explore Ait Ben Haddou, and ride camels at sunset. Spend the night in a Berber camp under the stars, enjoy traditional cuisine, and wake up to a breathtaking desert sunrise before returning to Marrakech.

Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains & Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara & its film studios.
Sunset camel trek across the golden dunes of Zagora.
Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars.
Enjoy a Moroccan dinner with live Berber music around the campfire
Watch a magical desert sunrise before returning to Marrakech.

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Zagora Desert

The journey starts at 8:00 AM with a pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass and passing Berber villages along the way. Stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a guided visit. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you can visit Atlas Film Studios or explore the Taourirt Kasbah. After lunch, drive through the Draa Valley, famous for its lush palm groves, before arriving in Zagora. In the late afternoon, take a sunset camel trek into the desert. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner at your camp, followed by live music and a night under the stars.

Day 2Zagora – Draa Valley – Marrakech

Wake up early to witness a stunning sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Ride your camel back to Zagora village, where your driver will be waiting. Begin the return journey through the Draa Valley, stopping for scenic photos along the way. Pass through Ouarzazate, with an optional visit to the Kasbah Taourirt or a quick break for lunch. Cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving back in Marrakech in the early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or riad.