Standard camp
Private tent with beds, blankets and shared bathrooms. The simplest and most authentic option.
- Private tent
- Dinner and breakfast
- Campfire and drums
2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
2-day trip from Marrakech to Zagora
The closest desert to Marrakech: kasbahs, the Draa palm grove and a night in a desert tent, all in a weekend.
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Highlights
- Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Draa Valley palm grove
- Camel trekking
- Night in a desert tent
- Starry sky
- Sunrise in the desert
- Private tour
Trip overview
If you only have two free days in Marrakech and do not want to leave Morocco without sleeping in the desert, this is your tour. Zagora lies on the far side of the High Atlas, at the end of the Draa Valley, and can be reached in a single day’s drive full of stops: the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and the longest palm grove in the country.
As evening falls you swap the car for a camel to reach the camp, where dinner, drums and a sky thick with stars await. The next morning, after watching the sunrise, you return to Marrakech across the same mountains, in a different light and with different viewpoints.
Ideal for: travellers short on time, families with children and anyone wanting a first taste of the desert without overly long days.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Home
- Marrakech
- End
- Marrakech
- Type
- Private
- Departures
- Every day
- Language
- English / Spanish
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1
Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Draa Valley → Zagora
We collect you from your riad early in the morning and head south. The road climbs past mud-brick villages to the 2,260-metre Tizi n’Tichka, with stops at the best viewpoints. On the other side of the Atlas we visit the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a World Heritage Site, and continue via Ouarzazate to Agdz, where the endless Draa palm grove begins. We reach Zagora in time to ride camels and watch the sunset on the way to the camp.
- High Atlas viewpoints and Tizi n’Tichka
- Visit to the ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”
- Palm groves and kasbahs of the Draa Valley
- Sunset camel trek
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Day2
Zagora → Agdz → High Atlas → Marrakech
It is worth getting up early: sunrise turns the dunes and the mountains of the Draa pink. After breakfast we ride back to the vehicle and start the return. We stop in Agdz and in a village along the valley to stretch our legs, and in the afternoon cross the Tizi n’Tichka once more, reaching Marrakech towards the end of the day.
- Sunrise at the camp
- Camel ride back
- Stop at the Agdz palm grove
- Second crossing of the High Atlas
Timings and the order of visits may be adjusted according to the season, road conditions and your preferences.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- Fuel
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Accommodation every night
- Dinners and breakfasts
- One camel per person in the desert
- Night in a camp with private tent
- Turban and sandboarding in the dunes
- Photo stops whenever you like
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
We choose small places with character, where a home-cooked dinner is part of the experience. In the desert you can choose between two types of camp.
Luxury camp
Spacious tents with a large bed, private bathroom and shower, electricity and dinner served at the table.
- Private bathroom
- Dinner and breakfast
- Campfire and drums
A tip from our team
The dunes at Zagora are lower than those at Merzouga. If you dream of great golden sand dunes and can spare one more day, choose the 3-day tour to Erg Chebbi.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour or a group tour?
It is completely private: the vehicle, the driver and the itinerary are just for you and your companions. You will not share the trip with strangers, so we can stop wherever you like and adapt the timings.
Can I change the itinerary of “2-day trip from Marrakech to Zagora”?
Yes. What you see is our standard proposal. We can add a night, change the start or end point, include a guided visit or adjust the stages to your flights. Tell us what you need and we will send you a tailor-made version.
What is the difference between the standard and the luxury camp?
In both you have a private tent, dinner, breakfast and an evening of drums by the campfire. The luxury camp adds a private bathroom with shower inside the tent and more refined décor; in the standard camp bathrooms are shared and you shower in the morning at the hotel in the village.
How long is the camel trek?
About an hour and a half each way, at a gentle pace and accompanied by a camel handler. We set off a couple of hours before sunset to arrive in good light. If anyone cannot or would rather not ride, let us know and we will find an alternative.
How do I book and how do I pay?
Send us the form or write to us and we will confirm availability and the final price within 24 hours. We accept online payment (Visa, MasterCard and PayPal), as well as cash or card in person.
When is the best time of year for this tour?
You can travel all year round. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) have the mildest temperatures. In winter the days are sunny but desert nights are cold, and in summer it is best to start early and make the most of the vehicle’s air conditioning.
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