Morocco 14 Days Tour From Marrakech
Discover Morocco on a 14-Day Journey Join the Morocco 14 Days Tour From Marrakech and dive into a rich blend of history,...
From
US$3520
13-18 Days
Begin Your Short but Stunning Journey
The 2-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora is the perfect escape for those with limited time but a deep desire for adventure. To begin, you will depart Marrakech early in the morning and soon after start your scenic journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains. As you ascend, enjoy breathtaking views of the winding roads and the impressive Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Along the way, you’ll make several stops to appreciate the landscape and local culture. Moreover, your journey includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou. This famous ksar is known for its striking ancient architecture and iconic role in many Hollywood films. In addition, your guide will share fascinating insights into the region’s rich history. This makes the experience even more engaging.
Overall, this first leg of the tour sets the tone for an unforgettable Moroccan adventure. Enjoy an unforgettable escape with our Private 2-day desert trip from Marrakech to Zagora; moreover, this short yet thrilling journey lets you experience the magic of the Sahara with camel rides, desert sunsets, and a night under the stars.
Venture Into the Sahara
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Sunset Camel Ride and Desert Camp Experience
After lunch, you will continue south toward the lush Draa Valley. Along the way, you’ll pass through scenic palm groves and traditional mud-brick kasbahs, all of which line the dramatic desert landscape. Soon after, you’ll arrive at the edge of the Sahara in Zagora. At this point, mount a camel for a scenic sunset trek across the golden dunes.
Later on, settle into a peaceful desert camp where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, complete with Berber music under a sky full of stars—an experience that’s both authentic and unforgettable.
Wrap Up and Return to Marrakech
On the second day, wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Marrakech. You’ll retrace your steps through the same spectacular valleys and mountain passes. Along the route, enjoy a few relaxed breaks. These include panoramic photo opportunities and brief cultural encounters.
In the end, although this desert journey is short, it offers a truly immersive Moroccan experience packed with adventure and authentic charm.
Plan Your 2-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
The Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora is a condensed experience that lets travelers witness a significant portion of Morocco’s diverse landscapes. From the bustling city of Marrakech to the serenity of the Sahara Desert, this trip blends culture, nature, and unforgettable moments into one smooth journey.
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Included & Excluded
- Private Transportation.
- Accomodations for 1 Nights.
- Night in Berber Camp in Sahara Desert of Zagora.
- Breakfast 1 Day.
- Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel trik in Sahara Desert.
- Lunch and Drinks
- Dinner.
Itinerary
Our =”yoast-text-mark”> starts at 8:00 AM, our driver will come to pick you up from your Riad or hotel in Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditionned 4×4 car or minivan. We leave the ochre city behind and drive south-east crossing many small and dispersed villages on our way. After about a 100 kilometers, we start to go up as we reach the chain of the Atlas mountains and the highest pass in the chain Tizi N-Tichka (2160m), the pass is usually coverd in snow during winter time. We will stop in one of the teraces in Tichka to stretch our legs, maybe grab a cup of coffee to fully wake up. After the pass, we cross several berber villages again, perched in the mountains and hills. The scenery on the road changes frequently leaving no room for boredom. Arriving to Ouarzazate (~90 kilometers from Tichka pass), we will stop to visit the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt (home to former Caid Pacha Glaoui) and the museum of Cinema as Ouarzazate is a noted film-making location, it has two huge film studios inviting some of the big international experts of the industry of cinema to work there. After Visiting the attractions of Ouarzazate, we will drive again through the beautiful valleys for another 90 kilometers to reach Agdez and appreciate the view of its palmeraie from a high point. Then just after a couple of turns, our lunch place awaits, a nice Kasbah in Tamnougalt, to get there, we take a little detour from the main the road and cross a river then drive inside the fields. The Kasbah has a nice terrace looking at the palm grove and sunny enough to warm you up on cold days. After lunch, we continue our to the city of Zagora, where the camels await you at the end of the paved road, to take you to the bivouac in the dunes just in time to witness the majestic sunset and take memorable photos. Once you arrive at the bivouac of Zagora desert, you are welcomed by the staff, given your tents and gather for a mint tea session to get to know eachother and break the ice with other comers. The night in the desert camp has a clear sky and you can see countless stars and easyli distinguish the constellations. After a nice home made dinner, we gather around fire to enjoy a session of singing, dancing and laughing around fire, share beautiful moments and forget the world.
The second day of Zagora desert trip starts with an early breakfast, so you don’t miss the awesome =”https://www.google.com/maps/place/Zagora/@30.34296,-5.8433202,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0xdbc36ea58680e95:0x75e9e9fb616de232!8m2!3d30.3458998!4d-5.8406587″>sunset Zagora has to offer, another opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Then Ride the camels back to meet the car at the end of the paved road. Leave Zagora behind and head straight back to the fortified village of Ait benhaddou. where you will have lunch, before exploring the site, declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage site. The village is known as a backdrop for many cinematographic works, the most famous ones are ‘The gladiator’, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and even some scenes of the classi ‘Game of thrones’ were shot in this village. Seven families still live in the old village of Ait benhaddou, the rest have moved to the other side of the valley, a more modern side. Ksar Ait benhaddou was a pausing station for the caravanes traveling along the Ounila valley, the merchants either exchange goods here and go back to the desert, or pause to rest then continue to Marrakech, they used to trade salt, silver and slaves. After visiting the Ksar of Ait benhaddou, we will take the road back to Marrakech, to arrive there at around 6 or 7pm, where your driver will drop you at the location of your choice.
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