Tour Detail
Experience a 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Explore the Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and ride camels across the dunes. Spend the night in a traditional desert camp under a starry sky.
Highlights
• Experience the Sahara Desert on a journey from Marrakech
• Visit remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Take a camel trek at sunset and sunrise
• Savor a delicious dinner at a campsite in the Zagora dunes
• Discover the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, and Ouarzazate
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora Desert (7-Hour Drive)
Start your journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus (shared group option) as you head towards the stunning Atlas Mountains. The first stop is at the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient charm and collection of six kasbahs.
Continue to Ouarzazate, famously known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where numerous films like The Living Daylights, Gladiator, and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed. If time permits, you may visit the Atlas Film Studios (entrance fee of 8 USD, not included).
In the afternoon, travel through the scenic Draa Valley, marveling at its lush oases and breathtaking landscapes, perfect for photography. By evening, meet your camels for a memorable ride to the Zagora desert camp.
Overnight Stay:
Spend the night in traditional Berber tents, complete with a delicious dinner and breakfast. For added comfort, you can upgrade to a luxury desert camp with shower facilities.
Accommodation:
Standard: Comfortable desert camp
Upgrade: Luxury desert camp
Day 2: Zagora Desert – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (7-Hour Drive)
Begin the day with a return journey through the Draa Valley to Zagora city. Retrace your route over the Atlas Mountains, taking in the majestic scenery, and arrive back in Marrakech by early evening (around 6:00–7:00 p.m.).