Experience the gateway to the Sahara in Zagora on a 2-day trip from Marrakech. Ride a camel to a Berber camp, enjoy a local dinner, sit around a fire, & spend the night in a tent under the stars.
Get ready for a two-day adventure from Marrakesh to Zagora and back! On Day One, you'll immerse yourself in centuries of history at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Then traverse across Draa Valley dotted with countless ksar (fortified tribal villages) and kasbahs – don't forget your camera! End the day watching an unforgettable sunset on camelback before feasting on dinner under starry skies in Zagora dunes. Wake up early for awe inspiring sunrise followed by breakfast, then take another ride as you return through Ouarzazate past captivating Atlas Mountains towards home sweet Marrakech. An unforgettable experience awaits - buckle up!!
Accommodations:
Caravane Du Sud Authentic Tizi Camp or similar (Standard)
Caravane du Sud Luxury Camp or similar (Luxury)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Nightly Accommodations
✔ Transportation by 4 × 4 or Minibus.
✔ Knowledgeable local driver accompanying you throughout the route.
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
✔ Licensed guide in Ait Ben Haddou
✔ Hotel pickup between 07:00 - 08:00h and drop-off in Marrakech
✖ Drinks & beverages
✖ Tips/gratuities for driver and guides
Pickup Locations
1. Riad Fabiola
2. Riad Noor Charana
3. Riad Zouhour
4. RIad Al Loune
5. Hotel Sindi Sud
6. Riad Janate & Spa
7. Les Sources Berberes Spa
8. Riad Ifoulki
9. Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit
10. Riad Lazord de Marrakech
11. Riad 11 Zitoune
12. Riad Des Remparts & Spa
13. MonRiad
14. Riad SofYan & Spa
15. Riad Al Mansoura
16. Riad Dar Azal
17. Riad Assakina
18. Riad Malida
19. Heritage Lalla Aicha
20. Riad Chennaoui
Additional Info: Please provide the name of your accommodations so that we can arrange a pick-up point. For hotels and Riads located inside of the Medina we will provide a pick-up point as close to your accommodations as possible - travel via vehicle is not possible directly in the medina.
For this reason it is important you provide us with a working phone number (including country code) that allows us to contact you via WhatsApp.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi N'Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora Desert
1
Tizi n Tichka
Experience exceptional views from the top of the pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Ait Ben Haddou
Immerse yourself in centuries of history at the Unesco World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Draa Valley
Traverse across Draa Valley dotted with countless ksar (fortified tribal villages) and kasbahs – don't forget your camera!
4
Zagora
End the day watching an unforgettable sunset on camelback before feasting on dinner under starry skies in Zagora dunes.
Duration: 8 hours
Zagora Desert - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
1
Zagora
Wake up early for awe inspiring sunrise followed by breakfast.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Ouarzazate
Return through Ouarzazate past captivating Atlas Mountains towards home sweet Marrakech. An unforgettable experience awaits - buckle up!!
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you are traveling with an infant you will need to provide your own infant seat.
