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2 Days Tours From Marrakech To Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour
Overview Of Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour
The Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech is the perfect short Sahara experience for travelers with limited time who still want to discover Morocco’s desert magic. This unforgettable journey takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through the scenic Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), to the legendary gateway of the Sahara: Zagora Desert.
On day one, travel through breathtaking mountain landscapes and traditional Berber villages before visiting the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for iconic movies such as Gladiator, The Mummy, and Babel. Continue through Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and drive along the dramatic Draa Valley and pre-Saharan landscapes until reaching Zagora. Here, enjoy a camel trek to the first sand dunes, witness a magical sunset over the desert, and spend the night in a nomadic desert camp with dinner under the stars.
The second day begins with a peaceful sunrise in the Zagora Desert, followed by breakfast before heading back to Marrakech. Along the way, explore Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and local cinema studios, before crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again.
This 2-day desert tour to Zagora offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and landscapes, making it one of the best short desert tours from Marrakech for couples, families, and small groups.
Tour Plan Of Zagora 2 Days Desert Tour
1st Day: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Zagora
In the morning, an enjoyable drive across the High Atlas Mountains, through the Tizi N’Tichka’s pass over 2260 meters. Beautiful villages suspended on the flanks of the mountains…We’ll call a halt to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, registered to the world heritage of the UNESCO, hundreds of movies are shot in this local design: The Mommy, Gladiator, seven year in Tibet, Babel, Alexander…etc. After lunch, we continue to the south through the lunar landscapes and the Pre-Sahara routes until we get to Zagora. The next five kilometers will let you see the first sand dunes and give you a taste of Sahara desert… Sunset and sunrise views from these dunes are unforgettable… You will experience a true camel trek in the desert, enjoying the grand solitude, immensity, and silence of the Sahara. Dinner and overnight in Zagora
2nd Day: Zagora – Draa valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After the breakfast, departure to Marrakech, on the way, visit the town of Ouarzazate: the Kasbah of Taourirt and cinema studio; then drive to Marrakech by the Tizi N-Tichka pass.
Duration: 2 days
Distance: 350 Km x 2
Availability: Every day
Deparature time: 07h00 am
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Highlights
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi N’Tichka pass (2260 meters).
- Visit Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage site).
- Lunch in Ouarzazate.
- Continue through lunar landscapes and Pre-Sahara routes to Zagora.
- Ride camels to the first sand dunes near Zagora.
- Experience a camel trek in the Sahara desert.
- Enjoy sunset and sunrise views from the dunes.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Zagora.
- Breakfast in Zagora.
- Visit Kasbah of Taourirt and cinema studio in Ouarzazate.
- Drive back to Marrakech via Tizi N’Tichka pass with scenic stops.
Included and excluded
- Round-trip transport from Marrakech
- English or French speaking driver
- Accommodation for the night in a nomadic camp
- Breakfast and dinner
- Trip Camel
- Entrance tickets t monuments and museums
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
- Lunches Drinks
