Zagora Desert Excursion: Scenic 2-Day Journey from Marrakesh through Atlas Mountains

You’ll have the opportunity to discover an array of enchanting locations and landmarks, such as the towering Atlas mountains, the protected hamlet of Ait Ben Haddou, the Kasbah of Taourirt at Ouarzazate, and the Draa valley. Enjoy a camel trek and spend the night amidst the dunes.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Zagora

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Start your adventure from Marrakech at 7:30 am, heading towards Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1989. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka pass, taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains…

What's Included
  • Overnight stay in a desert camp with half-board (dinner and breakfast included)
  • Camel riding experience (individual camels for adults, shared for children with parents)
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Multilingual driver (English, French, Spanish)
  • All-inclusive travel with fuel, tolls and expenses covered
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service for hotels outside the Medina
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou and in Taourirt Kasbah (about 2€ each)
  • Tips (optional)
Location
Café de France Medina
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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183marjoleinb
Nov 16, 2025
Fantastic, magical! - This was really a highlight of our trip through Morocco!! We travelled with our guide Lhassan from Marrakech to the desert near Zagora and back. Lhassan has told a lot about the country, its surroundings, its history along the way. The culture; time flew! Lhassan was also a great driver, there were plenty of stops, photo opportunities and also the food on the way was fine! The ride by dromedary to the camp was magical, at the setting sun!! Staying at the camp an experience in itself; Abdou was the best you could have! He seemed to be able to arrange everything:-) Great food, hot water, a beautiful sunrise:-) The return trip was also great; Lhassan spoke excellent English and Spanish, so again plenty of interesting conversations (for the enthusiasts.. could also rest:-)
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280carwynj
Oct 18, 2025
Desert sunset camel ride - Had a really good experience, Ibrahim was a great guide. Riding the camels was a unique experience. Would highly recommend
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564desire_r
May 30, 2025
Magic in the desert - The best part of the trip our guide Ibrahim, makes you understand the Berber culture in a simple way, apart from being the best driver of Morocco is an amazing person and that helps a lot to make the trip very enjoyable! We will definitely return to Morocco to match people like him!
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Stelmachn
Feb 21, 2025
Superb Experience - It was an amazing experience and this is largely thanks to our driver and guide Hassan. Really our best meeting of this trip. What a pleasure to meet such a kind and educated person. We learned a lot from him and laughed a lot. The journey which is several hours passed quickly thanks to the various stops and conversations with Hassan. The camp is very clean, the tents also. Bathroom toilet too. Only small flat meals do not expect anything elaborate. But the sunset, the evening around the fire and the atmosphere was superb. And if you run into Hassan you might as well tell yourself that you are very spoiled. Thank you again for this shared moment.
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T7828aqmar_ao
Dec 8, 2024
Perfect for big groups - The views were incredible. Very good atmosphere and very friendly people. If you have the opportunity to go on the quads, don't hesitate because it's a great experience
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Nangesa
Dec 3, 2024
Great experience! - I did the 8-day tour with Maroc Expedition Travel and it was all perfect. From attractions to lodging, everything went very well. The guide Yussef was very courteous and polite. I recommend!
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Javiergv5666jk
Nov 10, 2024
Morocco and my friend Hamid - I recently had the pleasure of visiting Morocco and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, Hamid, our guide, driver and friend, did his best to ensure my comfort and satisfaction. Their kindness, hospitality and good vibes, coupled with exceptional service, made my stay truly memorable. On the other hand your perfect driving made exploring Morocco and its beautiful corners a piece of cake, and I am looking forward to returning to Morocco....but with Hamid.
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Annemarie_d
Oct 19, 2025
Very nice drive was safe... - Very nice drive was safe and we loved the activity . The stops was fun and the camel ride was memorable
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Teresas4767
Jan 4, 2025
Many gaps and improvement points - The car pretty uncomfortable. Very tight places and a lot of trembling. Driver with sporty/offensive driving, with constant violations. On the way to Zagora the tour was interesting, in time and the stops made. On the return everything was in a hurry and we did not actually visit anything. The places chosen for meals were very bad. Food of poor to reasonable quality. Expensive prices. Unpleasant locations. The campsite very close to the inhabited areas. There was no real experience of sunset/sunset in the desert. Accommodation with extremely rudimentary conditions. Very cold. The uninteresting evening animation. The camel trip was an interesting and durable experience. I recommend the tour, but not necessarily with this company.
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Biancaandreea_p
Jan 9, 2025
They don’t follow the... - They don’t follow the itinerary. Be careful if you want to go to the Film Studios because even if its in the itinerary, they don’t go there.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).