Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Trip via Draa Valley and Berber Camp

2 Days Round trip from Aït Benhaddou Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, a historic ighrem
02 Explore Zagora, a town located in the Draa River valley
03 Cross the Atlas Mountains on the journey from Marrakech to the desert
04 Stay in a traditional Berber desert camp with camel treks at sunrise and sunset

Traverse the amazing Sahara Desert on this guided 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Explore Kasbahs, the gateway to the desert, oasis landscapes, desert towns, the Atlas Mountains, and the Draa Valley while seeing some of the region's major attractions. Visit Kasbah Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate before continuing to Zagora for a stay at a traditional Berber desert camp. The experience includes camel treks, an evening meal, and breakfast the following morning.

Ride camels to reach the Berber desert camp in Zagora.

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 No

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

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Zagora via Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and Draa Valley

Start from Marrakech at 07:20 hrs in a superior-class air-conditioned vehicle.
On the way over the Atlas Mountains, stop at Kasbah Aït Benhaddou for a tour around the complex.
Continue the trip to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, where lunch can be taken at any cafe.
Drive through the Draa Valley, visit a beautiful oasis, and continue to the desert town of Zagora, with many opportunities for new exploration and exciting visits.
Ride camels to reach the Berber desert camp in Zagora. The stay here includes accommodation in traditional Berber tents, an evening meal, and breakfast the following morning.

Day 02

Zagora Desert Camp to Marrakech via Draa Valley and Ouarzazate

The next day, camels will take you back to Zagora. Then enjoy the journey back through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate and over the Atlas Mountains.
Arrive back in Marrakech around 17:00 or 18:00 hrs. During the day, there are many opportunities to discover Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, the film studios, and other sites based on personal choices.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Aït Benhaddou 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up from the airport and your hotel in Marrakech
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
Sightseeing in Aït Benhaddou
Zagora sunrise and sunset camel treks
Standard traditional desert camp with bivouacs and full bedding
Breakfasts and evening meals

What's Not Included

Personal purchases, drinks, lunch, and guide

Know before you go

Departs from: Marrakech
Airport pick-up: Free airport pick-up, bus or train pick-up upon arrival, and transfer to the hotel in Marrakech city.
Hotel pick-up: Free pick-up from the hotel on the morning of the tour.
Veggie friendly: Yes
Start time: 07:20 hrs
Departs daily: Yes, daily departures guaranteed. Only 1 person is required per tour.
Availability: All year round.
Solo travelers: No single supplements.
This tour is available as a shared group tour and private 4×4 tour. During the booking process, there is an option to upgrade the overnight accommodation to a luxury camp or to a 3-star hotel located in Zagora. This is suitable for those who do not wish to take camel treks.