PRIVATE TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO ZAGORA
EXPERIENCE
- Price: from 69 €
- Departure time: ~7:30; Arrival time: ~18:00
- Duration: 2 Days
- Hotel pick-up service: available
- Drop-off point: at the entrance to the main plaza, Jemaa El Fna, or the nearest convenient place to your hotel if the vehicle is accessible.
- Cancellation policy: up to 72 hours before the activity starts.
Highlight
- Drive through the high Atlas Mountains and the curvy pavement of Tizi’N’Tichka.
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and the filming location for several films.
- Drive through Draa Valley.
- Ride a camel from Zagora to your Berber camp and back to enjoy the sunset and sunrise.
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with a bonfire and musical entertainment.
- Visit Ouarzazate Hollywood in Morocco, which is home to Morocco’s largest studios.
participants
Full Description
This tour is ideal for those who are staying in Marrakech and do not have much time on vacation but want to see the desert.
Enjoy the magic of a camel trek through the sand dunes, then spend the night under the stars in your very own Sahara desert tent.
Spend a night and two days in Zagora Safari to experience life as a Berber.
Day 1
MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU –
OUARZAZATE – DRAA VALLEY – ZAGORA
- 7 HOURS DRIVE
Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech around ~7:00 to ~7:30 am and escort you to the departure point, which is located in the main square, Jamaa El Fna.
So, we request that you be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel or Riad before pick-up time.
So, we request that you be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel or Riad before pick-up time.
By your private air-conditioned minivan, you will head towards the high Atlas Mountains on the Tichka Pass, which is about 2600m, a winding, scenic drive with stunning views.
You will make your first stop at the old and beautiful Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which fills the desert mountains. After that, you can visit Ouarzazate, the gates of the Sahara.
We leave for Zagora via Agdez and through the beautiful valley of Draa.
Arrival in Zagora, changing the minibus for the dromedaries to admire the sunset, and spending the night under the starry sky in your private standard Berber tent.
Moroccan dinner and Berber music entertainment around a bonfire
Day 2
- 7 HOURS DRIVE
Wake up early to experience the magic of a desert sunrise. After that, eat breakfast before returning to the main road on your camel.
Returning by dromedary to Zagora to catch the minibus, then continuing to Ouarzazate via the Draa valley and Agdez (lunch on the way).
Return to Marrakech around 18:00–19:00 p.m.
Inclusions
- Pick up from your Hotel or Riad in Marrakech
- Transport in a private air-conditioned minivan.
- Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel trek in Zagora Desert to enjoy the sunset and the sunrise
- Private accommodation in a standard Berber desert camp (shared toilets)
- Dinner and breakfast
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Local guides and the Kasbah admission charge (the guide for Ait Ben Haddou typically costs around 3€)
- Personal purchases
frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a shared and private Zagora tour?
How far is Zagora Desert from Marrakech?
Are there sand dunes in Zagora?
What should i bring?
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Hat and scarf
- Jeans for camel trekking (shorts and skirts are not suggested due to itchy saddles)
- Cameras and phone chargers
- Warm clothing for winter
Can I bring my large luggage or suitcase with me?
Can I request vegetarian meals on the tour?
How long is the camel ride?
Can i take shower in the desert camp
The standard berber camp does not have a shower; therefore, you must upgrade to the luxury camp, which includes a private tent, toilet, shower, and amenities.
Is it possible to transfer from Zagora to Fes rather than returning to Marrakech?
Sorry, it is not possible!
To get from the Sahara Desert to Fes, take the 3-day/2-night journey.
So you will be able to get to Fes from Merzouga.
What time will we return to Marrakech on the second day?
The return to Marrakech is scheduled for around 18:00 or 19:00. However, it may vary depending on the weather, traffic, and other factors.
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