Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech with Aït Benhaddou

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou
  • 02 Ride a camel through the Zagora Desert and stay under starry skies
  • 03 Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass near the High Atlas mountains
  • 04 Pass through the green oasis of Agdz and the Drâa Valley
  • 05 Explore a kasbah in Ouarzazate, including Taourirte Kasbah if interested

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Morocco on a 2-day journey from Marrakech through Ouarzazate to the Zagora Desert. Visit the World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, pass through the High Atlas and the green oasis of Agdz and Drâa Valley, and discover kasbahs along the way. Spend a night in the Zagora desert, enjoying a camel ride, starry skies, and gorgeous sunrise views before returning to Marrakech.

Spend a night in the Zagora desert, enjoying a camel ride, starry skies, and gorgeous sunrise views before returning to Marrakech.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and Zagora Desert

  • Meet your Moroccan tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Marrakech city and begin the tour. The trip will commence in an air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle. On the way, you will pass through Tizi n'Tichka pass near the High Atlas mountains.

  • Visit the World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou in Ouarzazate. This is a famous film shooting location and therefore should not be missed. Many scenes of The Last Temptation of Christ were filmed here.

  • Stop at a kasbah (medina or fortress) for lunch.

  • Continue on to the desert city of Ouarzazate. If you are interested, you can make a quick stop at Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys used to gather for trading since early times.

  • Pass through the green oasis of Agdz and Drâa Valley towards Zagora.

  • Meet your camel caravan and set off on a camel ride into the Zagora Desert. Enjoy sand dune views on your way and rest at the desert camp under starry skies.

Overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Sunrise in Zagora and Return to Marrakech

  • Begin the last day of your trip with gorgeous sunrise views early in the morning.

  • Have breakfast at the desert camp and be ready for your camel ride back to Zagora town.

  • Stop for refreshments and lunch in Ouarzazate. If interested, you can explore this city.

  • Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech in the evening.

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka pass, Zagora Desert dunes, Kasbah Taourirt

Where this trip takes you

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka pass, Zagora Desert dunes, Kasbah Taourirt

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 1 night in a luxury tent on H.B

  • Camel ride

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Air-conditioned minivan or 4×4

  • English-speaking Marrakech driver/guide

  • Water for the way

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Drinks

  • Lunch

  • Entrance fee

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Hiking shoes

  • Hat and jacket

  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • Destination: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Zagoura

  • Availability: Every day

  • Pick-up time: 7:30 am

  • Return time: 19:00 pm

  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night

  • Category: Private excursion or in group

  • Payment: Payment upon departure or by PayPal

  • Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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