2-Day Desert Adventure: Marrakech to Zagora

2 Days / 1 Night

Marrakech

Zagora

Tour Description

🏜️ Classic 2-Day Zagora Desert Experience from Marrakech 🏜️

Discover Morocco’s accessible desert adventure on this perfectly paced journey to the historic Zagora Desert through stunning Atlas Mountain landscapes.

🌟 What awaits you:

Explore the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with its six ancient kasbahs
Visit Hollywood’s Moroccan backdrop in Ouarzazate (optional Atlas Film Studios)
Journey through the scenic Draa Valley oasis
Camel trekking to authentic Zagora desert camp
Sleep in traditional Berber tents under desert stars
Enjoy sumptuous Moroccan meals in the desert
Luxury camp upgrade available with private shower facilities
Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout

🎯 Perfect for first-time desert visitors seeking an authentic Sahara experience closer to Marrakech. Zagora Desert offers the classic desert adventure with less travel time, making it ideal for those wanting to taste desert magic without the longer journey to Merzouga.

Your desert gateway awaits! 🐪✨

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Location: Marrakech

🌟 2-Day Desert Adventure: Marrakech to Zagora 🌟

DAY 1 🏰

Marrakech → Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou → Zagora Desert

The journey begins inside a modern air-conditioned minibus, should you come as part of a shared group, where we will head towards the Atlas Mountains.

🏰 Our first port of call is at the Kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou. This walled city actually is home to around six Kasbahs and you’ll be amazed at the ancient feel of the place.

🎬 After our stop off at the Kasbah we will head to the city of Ouarzazate. Here you can witness the place where many Hollywood blockbuster films were shot. The Living Daylights, Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, among others, have all seen the clapperboard in this city. If the scheduler allows for it, we may also stop off at the Atlas Film Studios. There is a 8.00 euro entrance fee to the studios, which has not been included within the price. Entry to the studios is at your own discretion.

🌴 The afternoon is when we make our way through the Draa Valley. You will see a beautiful oasis and a stunning landscape that will have you taking photographs at regular points. At the end of this day we will meet up with our camels and ride to Zagora desert camp.

🏕️ The Overnight Stay

The overnight stay in the Berber tents will include a sumptuous evening meal and breakfast in the morning. It is possible to upgrade your overnight accommodation to a luxury desert camp with shower.

DAY 2 🌅

Zagora Desert → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

The following day will see us return into Zagora city where we will relive the journey back through the Draa Valley. We then go back over the Atlas Mountains and return to Marrakech where you can expect to return around 6.00 or 7.00 p.m. ✨