2-Day Zagora Desert Trip
Description
If you're in Marrakech for longer than a weekend break, there is nothing more authentic than a desert trip where you spend the night in a traditional Amazigh tent.
2-Day Trip Details
Day 1: Ait Ben Haddou - Draâ Valley - Zagora
On the first day, departure from Marrakech to Zagora occurs at the specified time. The route includes the Tizi-N-Tichka mountain pass, offering views of various Amazigh villages. A brief stop will be made at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before continuing to Zagora, crossing the Anti Atlas and passing the Amazigh village of Agdez and the Draâ Valley, the last sign of vegetation before the desert.
The tour arrives in Zagora with time for a camel ride and to enjoy the desert sunset. After a traditional dinner, overnight accommodation will be in an authentic Amazigh tent.
Day 2: Zagora - Draâ Valley - Ouarzazate
On day two, wake up early to experience daybreak in the desert. After breakfast and a shower, a 40-minute camel ride through the desert will take place. The route retraces through the Draâ Valley and Agdez to Ouarzazate, where a visit to the Taourit Kasbah is included.
The group returns to Marrakech in the late afternoon, with the option to eat in Ouarzazate or on the return journey.
Accommodation Types
For bookings, you can choose between two accommodation types:
The standard camp accommodates a maximum of 5 people, with bathrooms and showers in common tents. The superior camp accommodates a maximum of 4 people and includes private bathrooms. Accommodations will not be shared with other travelers. Options include double, triple, and family tents, with a single supplement applicable for solo travelers.
The standard and superior camps are separate from each other.
Pickup Points
If staying in the Medina, pickup will be at:
- KFC Marrakech, Av. Mohammed V
- Moulay El Yazid Mosque, Rue de La Kasbah, 23
- Collège Mohamed V, Riad Laarouss
- Collège Abdelmoumen
- Pharmacie Bab Doukkala
For those outside the Medina, free pickup is available at your hotel or riad. Hotels outside Marrakech incur an additional fee of 10 EUR or 40 EUR, depending on distance.
Private Tours
Private tours are available for individuals, families, or groups interested in a more personalized experience.
More than 2 Days?
For those with more than 2 days, longer desert trips to the Merzouga desert can be arranged.
What's included
- Pickup & drop–off from hotels outside the Medina
- Transport by minibus or bus
- English–speaking driver
- Accommodation in an Amazigh tent
- Sunrise and sunset camel rides
- Dinner and breakfast in the desert
- Towels in the accommodation
- Basic wifi for instant messaging
What's not included
- Pickup & drop–off at hotels outside Marrakech: from 10EUR to 40EUR per person
- Lunches and drinks
- Guide at Ait Ben Haddou: 2EUR per person
- Admission ticket to the Taourirt Kasbah: 4EUR
- Shampoo
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
If you're staying in the Medina, you'll need to go to the pickup point you chose:
- KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6FNqfy9nKwT7KqrGA)
- Moulay El Yazid Mosque, on Rue de La Kasbah, 23 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8icau8YpaUUwrmE7)
- Mohamed V Collège , Riad Laarouss (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GF7yknCcFmfmnKLp8)
- Collège Abdelmoumen (https://maps.app.goo.gl/H4vq8AFFHQRWNsGu7)
- Bab Doukkala Pharmacy (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kv4SahJTVxgRnMd17)
If you're staying outside of the Medina, we'll pick you up for free at your hotel or riad. If you have not indicated the name of your hotel during the booking process, please contact the local team.
If your hotel is outside of Marrakech, pickup will have an additional fee of 10EUR or 40EUR, depending on the distance.
Additional Info
We recommend that you only bring a backpack on the day trip: you can leave the rest of your luggage in your hotel or riad and pick it up when we return.
We also recommend that you wear comfortable and closed shoes.
The price for a 1.5-liter bottle of water is 10MAD. We recommend bringing just a backpack instead of a suitcase on this day trip.
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