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2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert
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2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert
Overview:
Our best 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora desert offers a memorable experience for travelers with limited time. Although there are no towering dunes, Zagora rocky desert has its own charm.
This tour takes you through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, allowing you to admire the scenic beauty of the Draa Valley. It includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou kasbah.
You will also have the opportunity to ride camels and spend a night in a luxury desert camp. You will enjoy a delicious dinner in a tent or under the stars with music next to the fire. It’s a perfect opportunity to be in the desert atmosphere and create lasting memories in a short period.
Note: Please keep in mind that in Zagora, the landscape features predominantly small sand dunes, and it differs from the larger, towering dunes found in places like Erg Chebbi in the Merzouga Desert. The Zagora Desert is characterized by its unique rocky terrain, offering a distinctive and captivating desert experience.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the high Atlas Mountain.
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Discover the home of filming in Ouarzazate – Atlas Stodio.
- Experience a camel ride in Zagora Desert.
- Have an unforgivable night in a luxury desert camp.
Information:
Included
- Accommodations during the tour
- Breakfast
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- English or Spanish-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodations
- Dinner
Not Included
- Drinks
- Entry fees
- Lunch
Additional information:
- We offer both standard and luxury accommodations. Please let us know what your preferences are and we will send you the available options.
- All Sahara tours include a camel ride to the sunset in the Sahara Desert & delicious dinners at a beautiful campsite along with the bonfire and Berber music.
- In addition to the first-class service, we have free wifi, water, pillows, and a wide variety of music in our vehicles for your amazing journey.
- Please contact us for the desired tour, pricing, and more information: hello@tours-in-morocco.com
Tour Plan:
Day 1: Marrakech » Atlas Mountains » Ait Ben Haddou » Draa Valley » Zagora Desert [349 km]
On the first day of our 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora desert, we will pick you up from your accommodation riad/hotel or the airport. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping at scenic Berber villages.
A visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and drive through the picturesque Draa Valley with its palm groves and kasbahs. We will arrive in Zagora, where you will enjoy a short camel ride into the desert. Here you will witness a breathtaking sunset. Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp. You will experience traditional Moroccan hospitality and music around a campfire.
Day 2: Zagora » Agdz » Ouarzazate » Atlas Mountains » Marrakech [356 km]
On the second day, you can wake up early to witness the magical sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, we will drive back to Marrakech and we will visit Ouarzazate city.
On our way back to Marrakech, we will pass through scenic landscapes and Berber villages. Our trip will conclude with a drop-off at your hotel/riad or the airport in Marrakech.
This 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora adventure offers a taste of Morocco’s stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and to experience the calmness of the desert.
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Good To Know:
The 2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora doesn’t necessarily have to strictly follow the path we laid down here. In other words, 2 days Tour from Marrakech can be customized the way you like it. A tour itinerary is only limited by imagination. If you have any suggestions, we’re happy to include them in the itinerary.
Also, if you are unfamiliar with Morocco, please contact us so we can help you. We are always ready to hear from you and help you make your decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Marrakech and Zagora is approximately 355 km (220 miles). The journey takes around 7 hours, passing through the scenic High Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, and Agdz Village. Keep in mind that the duration may vary if you choose to include sightseeing stops and breaks for lunch and coffee.
Zagora Desert has minimal sand dunes, with only a small sand dune located near the comfortable camp. Primarily, Zagora features a flat rock desert landscape.
Yes, the tents at the Zagora Desert camp are exclusively private, providing a personal and comfortable space for your desert retreat
The tour starts and ends at your hotel. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel after the trip concludes.
We offer two tour options: Private and Shared.
Certainly, we provide 4WD transportation to and from the camp for those who prefer not to ride camels.
Showers and toilets are conveniently located inside your tent in the comfortable camp, ensuring personal and private access to these facilities during your stay in the desert.
Absolutely! The camp is thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind, boasting electricity generated entirely from solar panels. This eco-friendly approach ensures a harmonious blend of modern comfort and environmental responsibility during your stay in the desert.
Yes, you can bring your suitcase; it will be safely stored in the van while camping. However, we recommend preparing a small backpack for the camel ride to the Sahara Desert camp.
If you choose the standard desert camp, bathrooms are shared. However, upgrading to the luxury camp provides private bathrooms inside your tent.
The camel ride in the Zagora Desert includes a one-hour sunset ride and approximately a hour sunrise ride in the morning. The duration may vary based on the season and the specific times of sunset and sunrise.
Pack the following items for your 2 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Scarf or hat
- Long jean pants
- (comfortable for camel trek)
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Rugged sandals or shoes.
- Flip flops.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Portable charger.
- Small backpack for essentials.
- Wallet to secure valuables like phone and cards
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