Moments Marrakech
Moments Marrakech

2-day Zagora desert tour

Aït Benhaddou, the Drâa Valley, a camel ride and a night in a desert camp

2 daysZagora & the Drâa Valley, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate
Walking in the Zagora desert

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Walking in the Zagora desert
Walking in the Zagora desert

At a glance

Duration
2 days
Group size
Up to 12 people
Guide languages
French, English and Spanish
Activity level
Easy
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
  • Free cancellation up to 7 days before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private
  • Shared
  • Good for families

Highlights

  • A night in a desert camp
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Aït Benhaddou and the Tichka pass
  • Drâa Valley palm groves
  • Optional deluxe tents with bathroom

What you’ll do

Only two days and dreaming of a night in the desert? Zagora is the most accessible desert from Marrakech. It isn’t Merzouga’s sea of dunes, but the road crosses some of Morocco’s finest scenery and the night in camp is still magical.

Day 1 — Marrakech → Zagora

Over the Tichka pass, a visit of the ksar of Aït Benhaddou, lunch, then the Drâa Valley with miles of palm groves dotted with kasbahs. In the late afternoon, a camel ride to camp for sunset. Dinner (tagine), music around the fire and a night in a tent.

Day 2 — Zagora → Marrakech

Sunrise over the desert, breakfast and a camel ride back. A stop in a Drâa village, then Ouarzazate and back to Marrakech in the evening.

Shared or private

The daily shared departure travels by minibus (17 seats). In a private 4x4 you choose the stops, the pace and a more comfortable camp. Deluxe (private bathroom) and luxury tents are available as upgrades.

For big sand dunes we recommend the 3-day Merzouga tour instead.

Itinerary

1Day 1

  1. 07:303 hTizi n’Tichka

    Tichka pass

  2. 11:001 h 30Aït Benhaddou

    Aït Benhaddou and lunch

    Lunch

  3. 13:303 h 30Agdz

    Drâa Valley

    Palm groves and the kasbahs of Tamnougalt and Agdz.

  4. 17:301 hZagora

    Sunset camel ride

  5. 19:30

    Dinner and night in camp

    DinnerOvernight: Berber tent (deluxe optional)

2Day 2

  1. 06:301 h 30

    Sunrise and breakfast

    Breakfast

  2. 09:008 hOuarzazate

    Return via Ouarzazate

    Lunch

Included

  • Return transport (minibus or private 4x4)
  • Driver
  • Camel ride
  • Night in a Berber tent
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Local guide in Aït Benhaddou

Not included

  • Lunches (€10–15 each)
  • Drinks
  • Tent upgrade
  • Tips

Pickup

Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech at 7:30 am.

Pickup areas

  • Medina & GuélizPickup as close as possible to your riad: in the medina the driver waits at the nearest point reachable by car (often a 5-minute walk).included
  • Hivernage & AgdalPickup at your hotel reception.included
  • PalmeraieHotels and villas in the Palmeraie and on the Fes road.+ €10

Prise en charge à votre hébergement à Marrakech

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What to bring

  • A small overnight bag (large luggage stays in the vehicle)
  • Warm jacket and hat in winter
  • Head torch
  • A scarf against sand

Not suitable for

  • People prone to motion sickness
  • Pregnant women (camel ride)

Good to know

  • About 7 hours of driving per day with breaks.
  • Standard camp bathrooms are shared.
  • From June to August daytime heat is intense.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days beforeFull refund up to 7 days before departure, 50% between 7 and 3 days.

FAQ

Zagora or Merzouga?

Zagora works in 2 days but the desert is mostly stony. Merzouga needs 3 days and has real big dunes.

Are there toilets at camp?

Yes, shared bathrooms with showers. Deluxe and luxury tents have a private bathroom.

What about our luggage?

Leave it in the vehicle or at your riad in Marrakech. Take a small bag for the night.

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