2 Days Round Trip from Marrakech to Zagora Desert camel trek

Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the magic of southern Morocco on this unforgettable desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and enjoy scenic stops along the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain pass in Morocco. Visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed village known for its ancient kasbahs and film locations.

Continue through the beautiful Draa Valley, famous for its palm groves and traditional Berber villages. In the desert of Zagora, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and watch a stunning sunset over the Sahara. Spend the night in a desert camp, enjoy traditional dinner, music, and a magical sky full of stars.

Options

Private tour option

Luxury accommodation : Luxury desert camp
Private tour : Travel in your own
Private
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

Standard accommodation

Standard desert camp : Overnight in a stands desert camp comes with privat tent with shared bathroom and shower facilities.
Pick up included
Camel trek to and from desert
Shared group tour 17 pax max
Duration: 2 days
Breakfast. Dinner included
Minivan or minibus
Pickup included

Deluxe accommodation

Luxury desert camp : This option comes with a private tent with private bathroom and shower facilities
Pick up included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camel ride in the desert
  • Accommodation in the desert
  • Minivan or minibus
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips. Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora Desert
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    15m
    Your desert adventure begins with an early pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech, the drive continues over the High Atlas Mountains. After an hour and a half of winding roads, you will have an opportunity to stretch your legs and grab a photo or two awaits at the pass, Tizi-n-Tichka, at an altitude of 2260m. Sit back and continue to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery as well as villages inhabited by Berbers, on the way towards Sahara desert
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    After pausing at the Tizi'n'Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains, continue over mountain and Berber village to the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a fortified old Berber village and UNESCO World Heritage Site for its ancient Kasbahs and film sets (lunch and visit). Continue on by Ouarzazate and over the Draa Valley with long stretches of palm trees and old villages. Arrive by late afternoon to Zagora, gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Day 2: Zagora Desert - Ouarzazat- Marrakech
  1. 1h
    After the sunrise you will have your breakfast in the desert , begin the journey back with camels to the place where you will start your drive back toward Marrakech. Travel once again through the beautiful Draa Valley, passing palm groves and traditional Berber villages. Continue toward Ouarzazate, with a short stop to relax or take photos. From there, drive back across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping again at Tizi n’Tichka pass. After the stop, continue the scenic drive until arrival back in Marrakech in the afternoon or early evening where your desert adventure will ends you in your accommodation with an unforgettable desert memories .

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

This activity includes a pick-up service in Marrakech from the nearest accessible point to your accommodation. Our team will always try to collect you directly from your hotel or riad. However, in some cases—especially within the old Medina—vehicle access may be limited. If this happens, we will arrange a nearby and easy-to-reach meeting point close to your accommodation.

We kindly recommend providing a valid phone number with country code and WhatsApp access. Our team will contact you via WhatsApp between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM the evening before your departure to confirm all pick-up details.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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