2 Days and 1 Night Desert Safari Tours from Marrakech to Zagora

Day 1: Marrakech / ait Ben Hadou / ouarzazat/ zagora

1. Marrakech
   1h
   We will meet you at your riad or hotel at 8:30a.m., depart Marrakech, and transport over the High Atlas mountains Tizi nTichka pass. Enjoy impressive landscapes, and break for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice. We will spend the afternoon visiting World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This village of clustered Berber Kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road where caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. We’ll pass through Ouarzazate, have lunch and follow the Valley Draa head for Zagora ; deeper into the desert landscape, until dunes appear on the horizon. Our mid-afternoon destination is the auberge (small country inn) , where you meet your camel guide and ride into the bivouac (camp). Climb the dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in a nomad tent.
2. High Atlas Mountains
   30m
   Enjoy impressive landscapes, and break for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
3. Ait Ben Haddou
   2h
   This village of clustered Berber Kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road where caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Saharan Africa to Marrakech
4. Bivouac Nour
   12h
   Climb the dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in a nomad tent.

Day 2: Zagora/ Ouarzazat / Marrakech

1. Zagora
   1m
   Return by camel at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower. The remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate where we’ll stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt. Then we cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tizi nTichka pass. Arrival evening in Marrakech at approximately 6pm. Marrakech hotel this night optional with an extra cost.
2. Ouarzazate
   1h
   we’ll stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt
3. High Atlas Mountains
   45m
   Take a short break while enjoying the view.
4. Marrakech
   1m
   We will be dropping you off back at your hotel.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the front of your hotel, and the driver will have a sign with the company name on it.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.