Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdez – Zagora
Zagora - We will start at 8:00 AM, our driver will come to pick you up from your Riad or hotel in Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditionned 4x4 car or minivan. We leave the ochre city behind and drive south-east crossing many small and dispersed villages on our way. After about a 100 kilometers, we start to go up as we reach the chain of the Atlas mountains and the highest pass in the chain Tizi N-Tichka (2160m), the pass is usually coverd in snow during winter time.We will stop in one of the teraces in Tichka to stretch our legs, maybe grab a cup of coffee to fully wake up. After the pass, we cross several berber villages again, perched in the mountains and hills. The scenery on the road changes frequently leaving no room for boredom. Arriving to Ouarzazate (~90 kilometers from Tichka pass), we will stop to visit the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt (home to former Caid Pacha Glaoui) and the museum of Cinema as Ouarzazate is a noted film-making location, it has two huge film studios inviting some of the big international experts of the industry of cinema to work there. After Visiting the attractions of Ouarzazate, we will drive again through the beautiful valleys for another 90 kilometers to reach Agdez and appreciate the view of its palmeraie from a high point. Then just after a couple of turns, our lunch place awaits, a nice Kasbah in Tamnougalt, to get there, we take a little detour from the main the road and cross a river then drive inside the fields. The Kasbah has a nice terrace looking at the palm grove and sunny enough to warm you up on cold days. After lunch, we continue our desert trip to the city of Zagora, where the camels await you at the end of the paved road, to take you to the bivouac in the dunes just in time to witness the majestic sunset and take memorable photos. Once you arrive at the bivouac of Zagora desert, you are welcomed by the staff, given your tents and gather for a mint tea session to get to know eachother and break the ice with other comers. The night in the desert camp has a clear sky and you can see countless stars and easyli distinguish the constellations. After a nice home made dinner, we gather around fire to enjoy a session of singing, dancing and laughing around fire, share beautiful moments and forget the world.
Zagora – Draa valley – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Tizi-N-Ticha - Marrakech
Marrakech - The second day of Zagora desert trip starts with an early breakfast, so you don’t miss the awesome sunset Zagora has to offer, another opportunity to take beautiful pictures. Then Ride the camels back to meet the car at the end of the paved road. Leave Zagora ,After visiting the Ksar of Ait benhaddou, we will take the road back to Marrakech, to arrive there at around 6 or 7pm, where your driver will drop you at the location of your choice.
- Hotel pickup
- Dinner
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Hotel drop-off
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Embarking on a 2-day, 1-night journey to the Zagora desert offers a comprehensive glimpse into the diverse landscapes, geographical features, and cultures of Morocco. The trip begins in the bustling city of Marrakech, leading to the berber villages perched on the mountain foothills along the Atlas range. Here, the mountains reveal a dynamic play of colors and shapes, rendering a unique view at every turn. The journey proceeds through picturesque mini-oases before reaching the expansive palm oasis of the Draa Valley. Once in Zagora, tourists can enjoy a 40-minute camel ride amidst a breathtaking sunset, ending at the nomad tents set up in the bivouac beyond the hills. The return trip on the second day of the Zagora tour offers a chance to visit several tourist spots, including the stunning kasbahs in Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou and several film shooting locations before returning to Marrakech.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Dress code is formal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
