Morocco · Desert Adventure

2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech with Zagora and Aït Benhaddou

2 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka at 2,260 meters
02 Visit Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco," and Taourirt Kasbah
03 Ride camels to a nomadic tent site and camp in the Sahara Desert
04 Explore the Draa Valley, home to the longest palm grove in North Africa
05 Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou

Explore the deserts, local culture, and striking historical sites of Morocco on this 2-day adventure through Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, and the Draa Valley. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, enjoy a camel trek, and spend a night camping under the stars in the Sahara Desert. Discover Berber village life, visit famous film locations, and experience UNESCO World Heritage sites along the way. This journey takes you off the beaten path to some of Morocco's most memorable landscapes and cultural treasures.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains, enjoy a camel trek, and spend a night camping under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ouarzazate, Draa Valley and Sahara Camp Experience

Leave your hotel after breakfast and head toward the southernmost point of Morocco.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n'Tichka at an altitude of 2,260 meters, and enjoy spectacular views of the incredible mountain scenery.
Visit the city of Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Morocco, and explore Taourirt Kasbah, where Rules of Engagement was filmed.
Continue through the Draa Valley between Agdez and Zagora, home to the longest palm grove in North Africa.
Enjoy a 2-hour camel trek to the nomadic tent site.
Spend the evening with traditional Moroccan music and dance near the campfire.

Day 02

Aït Benhaddou, Film Locations and Return to Marrakech

Return in the direction of Ouarzazate and stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou.
Visit famous film locations from classics such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones.
Try a local Moroccan tajine.
Discover the impressive process of producing argan oil.
Sample and purchase this Moroccan delicacy, used for both cosmetic and culinary purposes.
End your tour in Marrakech, with some free time to visit Jemaa el-Fna, where you can enjoy snake charmers and freshly squeezed orange juice.