2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora

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The 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora offers a camel ride into the Sahara and an overnight stay in a camp under the stars. You will visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and explore Ouarzazate city.

Zagora is known for its rocky desert landscape, featuring small white sand dunes. If you’re looking for larger, more iconic orange sand dunes, consider the 2 or 3 Days tour to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi instead.

This multi-day tour can be booked as a private or group experience, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free itinerary while exploring these stunning sights.

Tour Itinerary

After breakfast, the tour begins with a drive south from Marrakech, climbing through the scenic Tizi-N-Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Enjoy views of small hamlets along the Tamesna River and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning fortified village known for its impressive kasbahs. Continue to Ouarzazate and then into the Draa Valley, a lush area dotted with villages. Arrive in Zagora, where you’ll embark on a 2-hour camel trek into the dunes, spending the night in nomadic tents under the stars. Dinner will be served at the desert camp.

After breakfast, depart from the desert camp and head towards Ouarzazate through the picturesque Draa Valley, passing numerous villages and oases. Enjoy the stunning landscapes as you cross Djebel Sangha with its unique heart-shaped dunes. Return to Marrakech via Tizi-N-Tichka, where you can admire the vibrant colors of the Houz Valley before concluding your tour.

Included

✔4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels): If you prefer, you can opt for a 4x4 vehicle transfer to and from the camp instead of riding camels.

✔(Breakfast & Dinner) x 1: Enjoy a hearty dinner at the desert camp and breakfast the next morning.

✔Overnight at the Desert Camp (At your preferred tent type): Stay in a comfortable tent, choosing from different types according to your preference.

✔Sunset camel ride: Experience the beauty of the desert at sunset while riding your camel.

✔Camel Trekking (Camel per person): Enjoy a unique experience by riding a camel through the Sahara.

✔Car Fuel: All fuel costs for the vehicle are included in the tour package.

✔Experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide: A knowledgeable guide will provide insights and assistance throughout the tour.

✔Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C: Travel in comfort with air conditioning during your journey.

✔Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation: Convenient transportation from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.

Excluded

✘Tipping (Optional)

✘Entrance (Optional)

✘Lunches

✘Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

Comfortable clothing and footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera are recommended.

Yes, they are. Your hotel room will have private ensuite bathrooms.

It is roughly 1 hour for sunset and another hour for sunrise the following day. Time depends on season, Day light saving time, and sunset/sunrise time.

You can. a 4×4 will be offered to transfer you from Merzouga lodge to Erg Chebbi desert camp for an extra fee of 30 Euros ( Included in luxury tent option )

There will be a few sand boards available at the camp operator’s lodge to use at leisure ( Availability not guaranteed ). You can ask for one to take to the camp with you. They are free of charge

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