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Charming riads and kasbahs and, in the desert, comfortable Berber tents with an authentic atmosphere.
Options and supplementMarrakech to Zagora: the desert in 2 days
2 days: High Atlas, kasbahs and a night in the desert
- 2 daysand 1 night
- Private tourJust for your group
- Departure: MarrakechFrom your accommodation
- Return: MarrakechEnd of the tour
A night in the desert from Marrakech
The great dunes of Merzouga are too far for two days. Zagora, on the other hand, can be reached in a day and offers the same ritual: the sunset camel ride, dinner at camp and a sky full of stars.
The Zagora dunes are smaller than those of Erg Chebbi, we'll tell you that up front. But along the way you see the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou and the Draa valley, which alone are worth the trip.
- Tizi n'Tichka passthe High Atlas at 2,260 metres
- Aït Ben Haddouthe UNESCO World Heritage ksar
- Draa valleythe longest palm grove in Morocco
- Night at campcamel and dinner under the stars
Itinerary: Marrakech to Zagora: the desert in 2 days
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Day 1 · Marrakech — Tizi n'Tichka — Aït Ben Haddou — Zagora
Departure at 7:30 from your riad. We climb the High Atlas with stops in Berber villages and at the Tizi n'Tichka pass, then a walking visit of Aït Ben Haddou. After lunch we cross Ouarzazate and Jebel Bani to the Draa valley. At sunset, a camel ride to the camp, dinner and music around the fire (about 8 hours with stops).
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Day 2 · Zagora — Draa valley — Ouarzazate — Marrakech
Sunrise on the dunes, breakfast and back by camel. We drive up the Draa valley with a stop at the Agdz viewpoint and return to Marrakech over the High Atlas. Arrival in the evening.
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Selected accommodation with extra comfort and, in the desert, tents with private bathroom.
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Luxury tented camp
Luxury tented camp with double bed, private bathroom and dinner served under the stars.
Options and supplementWhat's included
- Private transport with driver
- 1 night in a desert camp in Zagora
- 1 dinner and 1 breakfast
- Sunset camel ride
- Pick-up and return to your accommodation in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance and guide at Aït Ben Haddou
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Practical information
Pick-up in Marrakech
We pick you up from your accommodation at the agreed time.
Luggage
Your luggage travels with you in the vehicle for the whole route.
Alternative to the camel
If you'd rather not ride a camel, you can reach the camp by 4x4.
Documents and travel advice
Documents, health and safety: check the latest information in the official travel advice for Morocco.
Optional activities
You can add quads, buggies or sandboarding. See the activities.
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FAQ
Zagora or Merzouga: which should I choose?
If you only have 2 days, Zagora. If you can stay 3 days, Merzouga has much higher and more spectacular dunes.
How many hours of driving are there?
About 7-8 hours each way, with plenty of stops. It's an intense but very scenic tour.
Can it be done in winter?
Yes, but bring warm clothes: there may be snow at the pass and the desert is cold at night.
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