2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
Hotel pickup · Pay on the day · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Two days to experience the desert without driving all the way to Merzouga. You cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, follow the Draa Valley, the largest oasis in southern Morocco, then ride a camel to a desert camp near Zagora for a night under the stars. Transport, driver-guide, the night in the camp, dinner and breakfast are included.
About the Zagora desert tour
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Departure from Marrakech around 7 am, back on day 2 around 8 pm
- Pickup from your hotel or riad (in the medina, at the nearest accessible point)
- 1 night in a desert camp, dinner and breakfast included
- Air-conditioned minibus with driver-guide
- Pay on the day, free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Highlights
- Crossing the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Draa Valley, the largest oasis in southern Morocco
- A camel ride at sunset
- A night in a desert camp under a starry sky
Full description
Day 1: Marrakech – Zagora. Departure around 7 am. The road climbs into the High Atlas up to the Tizi n’Tichka pass, at 2,260 m, then reaches the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified earthen village listed by UNESCO. Lunch in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”, then on through the Draa Valley and its palm groves to Zagora. At the end of the day, you ride a camel to the desert camp to watch the sunset. Dinner and night under the stars.
Day 2: Zagora – Marrakech. After breakfast, drive to Ouarzazate via Agdz. Time permitting, you can visit the film studios or a kasbah (entrance extra). Return to Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving around 8 pm.
Good to know: the dunes around Zagora are smaller than those of Erg Chebbi. For the great Sahara dunes, choose our 3-day Merzouga desert tour. Prefer to travel privately? Discover our 2-day private Zagora tour.
Itinerary
- Day 1, around 7 am: departure from Marrakech, Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Day 1, late morning: kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then lunch in Ouarzazate
- Day 1, afternoon: Draa Valley and arrival in Zagora
- Day 1, sunset: camel ride to the camp, dinner and night in the desert
- Day 2, morning: breakfast, drive to Ouarzazate via Agdz, film studios time permitting
- Day 2, around 8 pm: back in Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka pass
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned minibus
- Driver-guide
- Camel ride
- 1 night in a desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast
Not included
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to the sites and film studios
- Drinks and tips
Price
- Adult: 65 € / 650 MAD
- Child (under 10): 45 € / 450 MAD
Zagora desert tour: frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Marrakech?
About 360 km, i.e. 7 to 8 hours on the road each day including stops. Departure around 7 am, return the next day around 8 pm.
Zagora or Merzouga?
Zagora lets you experience the desert in 2 days, with smaller dunes. Merzouga offers the great dunes of Erg Chebbi but takes 3 days: see our Merzouga desert tour.
What is the night in the camp like?
You sleep in a tent in a desert camp, with dinner and breakfast. Nights are cool: bring a warm jacket.
Do I need to know how to ride a camel?
No, the camels are led by cameleers. The ride is suitable for beginners and children.
I only have one evening, what should I choose?
The Agafay Desert, 40 minutes from Marrakech, offers a desert sunset and dinner without staying overnight.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes, with a dedicated vehicle and driver: 2-day private Zagora tour.
65 € / 650 MAD
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Enjoyable And great experience overall. As others have noted, it’s a long drive. Strangely there is little to any commentary during the drive. (This would be easy to fix.). All staff are very friendly and anxious to serve well but English communication became a bit of a challenge occasionally. Recommend Luxury option on accommodation. Am very happy with experience and would do again.
It was so well planned that I wanna book them for all my other trips. The driver was so nice, the stops were amazing, the camp was… I have no words!!! Just go experience it and have fun
Great experience the kasbah and the camp in the desert was Amazing!!!
My daughter is 6 year old and is it possible for her to come on this trip ? I would be staying at hotel Le grand Imilchil, would you provide pick up and drop from here ?
We are 4 adults, and would like to take this tour in Nov 10.
On Nov 11th we have a flight back to Manchester at 20:15. Will you be able to drop us back at th airport on time?
Please contact me asap we are two adult already in Marrakech.
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