Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora with Camel Camp

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cross the Zagora dunes on a 2-hour camel ride at sunset
  • 02 Visit the famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • 03 See the amazing Ksour and Kasbahs of the Draa Valley
  • 04 Spend the night in a desert bivouac camp under the stars
  • 05 Enjoy a typical Berber breakfast before a sunrise camel ride

Visit the ancient village of Aït Benhaddou and the traditional Kasbahs of the Draa Valley, unique examples of earthen clay architecture, on this 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Cross the desert on camel rides at sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a bivouac camp on the Zagora dunes under starry skies. The journey also takes you through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains, combining cultural heritage with a memorable desert adventure.

Cross the desert on camel rides at sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a bivouac camp on the Zagora dunes under starry skies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains
Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Marrakech to Zagora via Aït Benhaddou and Draa Valley

  • Begin at 7 am in Marrakech and travel to Zagora via Ouarzazate.

  • Your first stop is the famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, where you will visit its magical places. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Your second stop is in the Draa Valley, well known for its amazing Ksour and Kasbahs.

  • At the end of the day, arrive in Zagora, where you can enjoy sunset views during a 2-hour camel ride.

  • To finish this wonderful day, enjoy an excellent dinner at a campsite under the stars on the Zagora sand dunes.

2
Day 02

Sunrise in Zagora and Return to Marrakech

  • Early in the morning, enjoy a typical Berber breakfast in Zagora.

  • Take in the sunrise views once again during a camel ride over the sand dunes.

  • Then take the road back to Marrakech, passing through the High Atlas Mountains.

Aït Benhaddou, Draa Valley kasbahs, Zagora dunes at sunset

Where this trip takes you

Aït Benhaddou, Draa Valley kasbahs, Zagora dunes at sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour in an air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle or minibus
  • Professional English-speaking Moroccan driver
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Camel rides
  • Night in a bivouac in the desert
  • All applicable taxes

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to some monuments

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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