2-Day Tour to Zagora Desert from Marrakech
Highlights
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Zagora
cultural, historical, Desert
Private Tour
2 Days
Easy
English
Description
During this 2-day desert tour to Draa valley and Zagora from Marrakech, you will travel through the high Atlas Mountains and the amazing landscapes of the Berber villages and go through the old ksars of Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO village. Travel through the history and meet the locals, ride camels and enjoy an overnight in the middle of the desert.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Agdez - Zagora
- In the morning, after breakfast, begin your adventure to discover the deep south and the Draa valley on a private adventure tour from Marrakech in the desert of Zagora in a 4X4 or Luxury Minivan.
- We will cross the Berber villages to the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass; it is one of the great passes of Morocco at 2260 m altitude.
- After crossing the mountains and enjoying the change of scenery and the dramatic landscapes, we will arrive at the kasbah Ait Ben Haddou a world heritage site built in the 17th century and one of the most attractive landmarks in the area.
- Visit the Kasbah with its fortified palaces with a local professional guide. Near the Kasbah, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate, where we will stop to take pictures of the old UNESCO Kasbah Taourirt.
- After that, we will continue south towards Zagora, through the valley of Thousand Kasbahs and the biggest palm grove in Morocco about 185 km.
- On arrival, you will be welcomed with a mint tea. Relax and arrange your luggage for another adventure on camels to witness the beautiful sunset over the small dunes and the palm grove.
- After 1 hour of camel ride, you will reach your final destination in a desert camp in the middle of nowhere, where you will spend a beautiful night at the camp under a nomadic Berber tent.
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Day 2: Zagora - Draa Valley - Agdez - Ouarzazate - Tichka Pass - Marrakech
- Wake up early to enjoy a memorable sunrise behind the mountains and small dunes of the desert of Zagora. Then, a traditional breakfast will be served.
- After breakfast, you will ride camels back to your hotel in Zagora.
- After a shower, we will drive back to Marrakech.
- You will once again cross the Draà Valley by the village at Agdez.
- Here, we will stop to visit the Kasbah Tamnouggalte, considered as the first Kasbah in the 500-year-old region.
- Cross the anti-Atlas to arrive at Ouarzazate city, where we will stop to visit cinema studios (optional).
- After that, we will continue towards Marrakech, few kilometres after Ouarzazate we will stop for lunch in a typical restaurant.
- After lunch, we will drive through the tichka pass, then return to Marrakech and drop you off at your accommodation.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 50 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 50 | /person |
This is a private tour |