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Zagora : 2 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech

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Duration

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Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

17 people

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh on this two-day trek to the south of Morocco. Pass through the Atlas Mountains, visit a UNESCO-listed Kasbah, and ride on camels through the desert. Spend the night out in the desert at a campsite in the dunes.

Spend two days exploring mountainous and desert scenery, as well as traditional Moroccan cities and towns with an experienced guide. 

Not suitable for

   • Pregnant women

Covid-19 precautions  You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

   ✓ All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned                  

   ✓ You must keep social distance while in vehicles                             

   ✓ The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

   • You must bring your own headphones

   • You are required to bring and wear a mask

   • You must fill out a travel information form   

   • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

Know before you go

   • Please note, this is a shared Marrakech to Zagoura desert tour, run in small groups of no more than 17 passengers

   • Departures are guaranteed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Pass through the snow-capped Atlas Mountains
  • See the sunset and sunrise in the desert from atop a camel
  • Spend the night in the desert and enjoy a feast at a Berber camp
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed ancient kasbah Aït Benhaddou
  • Experience the life of a Berber at a desert camp in the Sahara
  • Cross the shifting sand dunes on the back of a camel
  • Sleep under a canopy of stars
  • Go to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Discover the setting for many Hollywood epics
  • Drive through the Draa Valley, past palm trees, Kasbahs and desert oases

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Desert Zagora
Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Desert Zagora

the program will start at 07h00 in Marrakech. First, take the road to the city of Zagora via Ouarzazate. Your first stop is the Citadel of Ait Ben Haddou, where you can visit impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites. The second stop is in the Draa Valley, known for its incredible ksour (castle) and citadel.
Zagora is a six hour drive from Marrakech. It's a long journey, but you will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful landscapes of Morocco along the way. At the end of the day, arrive in Zagora and enjoy the sunset on a 1-hour camel ride. Finally, enjoy an excellent dinner at a bivouac in the dunes of Zagora.

Day 2: Zagora - Marrakech
Day 2: Zagora - Marrakech

After a traditional Berber breakfast, head out just before sunrise on another 1.5-hour camel ride to get the best views of the changing colors of the sky. Head back to Zagora by camel and say goodbye to your traveling companion.
From Zagora, head back to the Atlas Mountains by minivan, with plenty of stops for photos and lunch. arriving in Marrakech around 7:00 PM.

Map Of The Itinerary

Included/Excluded

  • Round trip transportation from Marrakesh
  • Guide
  • Overnight accommodation in Nomadic camp
  • Water
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus (maximum 17 passengers)
  • English-speaking driver
  • Camel trek in the Zagora dunes at sunset and sunrise
  • Standard accommodation in a Berber desert camp with hot showers and toilets outside your private tent
  • Dinner and breakfast included in camp
  • If the road across the Atlas Mountains is blocked during winter, an alternative route is available via Taroudant. Customers must pay a mandatory supplement of 10€ per person if the alternative route is taken
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Local guides (recommended, approximately €2 per person)
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • The lunch of midday-drinks-entrance to Kasbahs

Durations

2 Days

Tour's Location

FAQs

Strong points
- Panoramic route through the Tichka pass at 2260 m.
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village in the Kasbah.
- Discover the charm of the city of Ouarzazate.
- Discover the way of life of the nomads of the desert.
- Watch the sunrise and sunset.
- Magic night, around a fire in the camp.

Zagora: Draa Valley Oasis and Rocky Desert
Things To Bring
• voucher
• camera
• comfortable shoes

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