Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Aït Benhaddou and Zagora

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride a camel through the Zagora dunes
02 Visit the ancient Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Drive across the Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass at 2260 m
04 Discover the magical Draa Valley on the way to the desert
05 Spend the night under the stars in a Berber tent

Explore the Sahara Desert on a camel ride from Marrakech on this 2-day trip. Visit the ancient Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the magical Draa Valley on the way to Zagora. Experience the Zagora dunes, then spend the night under the stars in a nomadic tent for an unforgettable desert escape.

Spend the night in Berber tents under the beautiful stars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains

Languages Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Zagora Dunes via Aït Benhaddou

Pick up from your hotel in the morning by the tour guide.
Drive through the Atlas Mountains to Tichka Pass (2260 m), which offers panoramic views.
Visit the ancient Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.
Have lunch.
Drive towards Zagora via the Draa Valley.
Arrive in Zagora town, from where you can ride camels into the sand dunes.
Spend the night in Berber tents under the beautiful stars.