Day 1: Marrakech to Zagora
Ouarzazate - Starting at 7.30 a.m., we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and begin our adventure, heading across the Atlas mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. This mountain road has some of the most beautiful views in Morocco, and you’ll even be able to spot the various Berber villages dotted along the way.
Once we’ve crossed the pass, we’ll arrive at Ouarzazate for a quick lunch. We’ll explore the winding streets, check out the various markets, shops, and architecture before continuing our journey in the afternoon.
We’ll continue along the Tizi-n-Tinififte pass before reaching the head of the Draa Valley at Agdz. We’ll then head off the main road toward the Sahara, taking the same caravan route that has been used by the Berbers for hundreds of years.
Once we’ve arrived at Zagora and the desert dunes, we’ll take a camel ride across the dunes to our campsite. Once we’ve arrived, we’ll relax, watch the desert sunset from the top of the dunes, and have a cooked Berber dinner under the stars.
Day 2: Zagora to Marrakech
Ait Ben Haddou - If you get up early enough on the second day, you’ll be treated to the stunning desert sunrise, where shadows stretch across the dunes and the sky slowly lights up with incredible colours. We would absolutely recommend getting up early to experience this.
Once you’re ready to go, we’ll start our journey back up to Marrakech.
Along the way, we’ll stop off at the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Benhaddou: an ancient fortress kasbah that’s stood the test of time. This fortress was used to manage the hundreds of trade caravans that took goods to and from Africa and beyond
- Camel Ride For One Hour
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
Embark on an exceptional journey through the majestic Atlas Mountains and the overwhelming Sahara with our Moroccan desert excursions. Our Moroccan desert journey guides you through meandering mountain trails, historic Berber settlements, beyond age-old kasbahs, and into the intensity of the Sahara. You’ll have the chance to indulge in some of the most exquisite Moroccan cuisine, follow the historical desert caravan paths on camel back, and witness some of the most spectacular sceneries in North Africa. All within an impressive timeframe of just two days!
Discover the magnificence of the Atlas mountains and immerse yourself in the Sahara with our Moroccan desert excursions.
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