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Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech

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$111.00

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2 days

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Overview

Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech: A Perfect Desert Adventure

The Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech offers a perfect escape for travelers seeking adventure, cultural discovery, and the tranquility of Morocco’s desert landscapes. From the majestic Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Zagora, this tour promises unforgettable moments filled with breathtaking scenery, historical landmarks, and a touch of desert magic.

The Atlas Mountains to Zagora

Your Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech begins at 8:00 AM with a comfortable pickup from your Riad or hotel in Marrakech. Traveling south-east, you’ll leave the bustling city behind and cross numerous small Berber villages as you make your way to the Atlas Mountains.

Tizi N-Tichka Pass: Gateway to the Desert

The journey takes you through the dramatic Tizi N-Tichka Pass, the highest point in the Atlas Mountains at 2,160 meters. This scenic route, often covered in snow during winter, offers stunning views of rugged peaks and lush valleys. Stop at a terrace along the way to stretch your legs, enjoy a cup of coffee, and capture the breathtaking landscape.

Discover Ouarzazate and Agdez

Continuing your adventure, you’ll reach Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Here, visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, an architectural marvel that was once the residence of the Glaoui family. Explore the Museum of Cinema to learn about the city’s role as a renowned filming location.

Next, drive to Agdez, where you’ll pause to admire panoramic views of the lush Draa Valley. A delicious lunch awaits at a traditional Kasbah in Tamnougalt, offering stunning views of the surrounding palm groves.

Camel Trekking and Sunset in Zagora

Arriving in Zagora, the adventure continues with a camel ride across the golden dunes. Witness the mesmerizing sunset as you make your way to a desert camp. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with warm Berber hospitality and mint tea. Enjoy a homemade dinner and spend the evening under a starlit sky, gathered around a crackling fire with music, dancing, and storytelling. Your overnight stay in a traditional nomadic tent completes this magical experience.

Explore Ait Benhaddou and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Zagora dunes—a sight you won’t forget. After a hearty breakfast, ride your camel back to meet the car for the return journey.

Visit Ait Benhaddou: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

On your way back, stop at the historic Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed fortified village. Known as a filming location for classics like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, this ancient site offers a glimpse into Morocco’s rich history. Explore its narrow streets and learn about its significance as a caravan stop along the Ounila Valley trade route.

Return to Marrakech

After exploring Ait Benhaddou, enjoy lunch before continuing your journey back to Marrakech. Arrive in the evening, around 6 or 7 PM, with memories of a desert adventure that will last a lifetime.

Why Choose the Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech?

  • Cultural Immersion: Explore Berber villages, traditional Kasbahs, and historical landmarks.
  • Camel Trekking: Experience the magic of riding camels across desert dunes.
  • Stunning Landscapes: From the Atlas Mountains to the Draa Valley and Zagora dunes, every view is breathtaking.
  • Unique Desert Experience: Spend the night in a desert camp, enjoying stargazing and Berber hospitality.

Highlights of the Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech

  • Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N-Tichka Pass.
  • Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Museum of Cinema in Ouarzazate.
  • Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in the Zagora desert.
  • Enjoy camel trekking and an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp.

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Tour Plan

Our Zagora desert tour starts at 8:00 AM, our driver will come to pick you up from your Riad or hotel in Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditionned 4×4 car or minivan. We leave the ochre city behind and drive south-east crossing many small and dispersed villages on our way. After about a 100 kilometers, we start to go up as we reach the chain of the Atlas mountains and the highest pass in the chain Tizi N-Tichka (2160m), the pass is usually coverd in snow during winter time.We will stop in one of the teraces in Tichka to stretch our legs, maybe grab a cup of coffee to fully wake up. After the pass, we cross several berber villages again, perched in the mountains and hills. The scenery on the road changes frequently leaving no room for boredom. Arriving to Ouarzazate (~90 kilometers from Tichka pass), we will stop to visit the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt (home to former Caid Pacha Glaoui) and the museum of Cinema as Ouarzazate is a noted film-making location, it has two huge film studios inviting some of the big international experts of the industry of cinema to work there. After Visiting the attractions of Ouarzazate, we will drive again through the beautiful valleys for another 90 kilometers to reach Agdez and appreciate the view of its palmeraie from a high point. Then just after a couple of turns, our lunch place awaits, a nice Kasbah in Tamnougalt, to get there, we take a little detour from the main the road and cross a river then drive inside the fields. The Kasbah has a nice terrace looking at the palm grove and sunny enough to warm you up on cold days. After lunch, we continue our desert trip to the city of Zagora, where the camels await you at the end of the paved road, to take you to the bivouac in the dunes just in time to witness the majestic sunset and take memorable photos. Once you arrive at the bivouac of Zagora desert, you are welcomed by the staff, given your tents and gather for a mint tea session to get to know eachother and break the ice with other comers. The night in the desert camp has a clear sky and you can see countless stars and easyli distinguish the constellations. After a nice home made dinner, we gather around fire to enjoy a session of singing, dancing and laughing around fire, share beautiful moments and forget the world.
The second day of Zagora desert trip starts with an early breakfast, so you don’t miss the awesome sunset Zagora has to offer, another opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Then Ride the camels back to meet the car at the end of the paved road. Leave Zagora behind and head straight back to the fortified village of Ait benhaddou, where you will have lunch, before exploring the site, declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage site. The village is known as a backdrop for many cinematographic works, the most famous ones are ‘The gladiator’, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and even some scenes of the classi ‘Game of thrones’ were shot in this village. Seven families still live in the old village of Ait benhaddou, the rest have moved to the other side of the valley, a more modern side. Ksar Ait benhaddou was a pausing station for the caravanes traveling along the Ounila valley, the merchants either exchange goods here and go back to the desert, or pause to rest then continue to Marrakech, they used to trade salt, silver and slaves. After visiting the Ksar of Ait benhaddou, we will take the road back to Marrakech, to arrive there at around 6 or 7pm, where your driver will drop you at the location of your choice.

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