2 Days - Tour From Marrakech to Zagora Desert

Overview:

Do you have a short visit to Morocco and looking to visit the Desert? Get a 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, where the enchantment of the desert and Morocco’s rich history beckon. This expedition transports you from bustling Marrakech, across the High Atlas, through the renowned film city of Ouarzazate, to the serenity of Zagora. Revel in the stunning landscapes, enjoy camel rides, and spend a night beneath the star-studded desert sky.

Tour Highlights:

• Cross the High Atlas through the Tizi n Tichka pass.
• Pause for panoramic vistas of the High Atlas.
• Explore Ouarzazate, famed for international film productions.
• Traverse the Anti-Atlas and the Draa Valley.
• Partake in a camel trek in Zagora, reaching the desert camp.
• Experience a night in the desert under the starry sky.
• Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
• Enjoy leisure time for lunch and exploration.
• Return to Marrakech, concluding the 2-day desert journey.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Marrakech to Zagora

Our 2 dayd tour begins in Marrakech, with a journey to the serene landscapes of Zagora. Our team will pick you up as we venture south of Marrakech, traversing the High Atlas through the Tizi n Tichka pass at an elevation of 2260 meters. Pause to savor sweeping panoramas of the High Atlas before advancing to Ouarzazate, renowned for its role as an international film production hub, having hosted productions such as Asterix, Obelix, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.

Following this scenic passage, Our route guides us through the Anti-Atlas and the Draa Valley, arriving in Zagora by afternoon. Here, you’ll have your own camel journey, a full delightful hour and a half trek, leading to our desert luxury camp. As evening descends, experience the desert’s enchantment, serenaded by the rhythms of drums, and relish the romance of slumbering beneath a star-strewn sky.

Day 2 – Zagora to Marrakech

The day begins with the allure of a magical sunrise, painting the desert in a breathtaking canvas of colors. Prior to breakfast, we capture this enchanting moment with photographs. Subsequently, we embark on a 4×4 car expedition to visit the captivating Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you’ll have leisure time to savor lunch and explore this historically-rich region.

As the clock strikes 6 pm, we commence our return to Marrakech, marking the conclusion of the 2-day desert journey. Your excursion concludes with a transfer to your prearranged hotel or Riad, leaving you with cherished memories of your desert sojourn.