2 days drive from marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains
Highlights
Marrakech, Zagora, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Zagora, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou
camping, Desert, Eco Tourism
Group Tour
2 Days
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Explore the High Atlas Mountains, while driving through Tizi N'tichka pass at 2260 meters. See beautiful villages suspended on the flanks of the mountains, and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, registered as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
Embark on an enjoyable drive across the High Atlas Mountains, through Tizi N'tichka pass at 2260 meters.
See beautiful villages suspended on the flanks of the mountains.
Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, registered as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Hundreds of movies have been shot in this area, such as 'The Mummy', 'Gladiator', '7 days in Tibet', 'Babel', and 'Alexander'.
Post lunch, continue to the south through the lunar landscapes and the pre-Sahara routes until arriving at Zagora.
See the first sand dunes and give you a taste of Sahara desert. Sunset and sunrise views from these dunes are unforgettable.
Experience a true camel trek in the desert, enjoying the grand solitude, vastness, and silence of the Sahara.
Have dinner and sleep at tents overnight in Zagora.
(Distance: 350 km)
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Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, departure to Marrakech.
On the way, visit the city of Ouarzazate, where you can visit the Taourirt Kasbah and cinema’s studios.
Drive back to Marrakech by the Tizi N’tichka road.
(Distance: 350 Km)
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.