Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora via Aït Benhaddou

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the earthen buildings of the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou
02 Travel through Tizi n'Tichka Pass and the Draa Valley
03 Enjoy a camel ride in the dunes of Zagora
04 Taste traditional Berber dishes
05 Visit the 19th-century Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate

Witness the beauty and grandeur of the Moroccan desert regions as you travel from Marrakech عبر Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Aït Benhaddou Village and its fortified kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt before driving along the Draa Valley to Zagora. This 2-day journey includes a camel trek in the dunes, an overnight stay at a nomad desert camp, a sunrise camel ride, and a traditional Berber meal.

This 2-day journey includes a camel trek in the dunes, an overnight stay at a nomad desert camp, a sunrise camel ride, and a traditional Berber meal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and Zagora Dunes

You will be picked up by your tour guide in Marrakech and cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass toward Aït Benhaddou Village, the fortified ksar with its beautiful kasbah.
Walk to the top of the hill that overlooks the entire village.
Continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, a historic fortified residence complex, then enjoy lunch near the kasbah.
Drive along the road through the Draa Valley to reach Zagora, where you will embark on a camel trek.
Have dinner and spend the night at a nomad desert camp.

Day 02

Sunrise Camel Ride and Return to Marrakech

After an early morning traditional Berber breakfast, embark on a 1.5-hour camel ride at sunrise.
Head back to Zagora to freshen up, then begin your journey back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley and over the Atlas Mountains, with stops for photos and lunch.
Arrive in Marrakech between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.