2 DAYS TOUR OF THE ZAGORA DESERT FROM MARRAKECH

duration

2 Days

Location

Desert

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

20 +

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- Overview :

2-DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH! Starting with an early morning drive through the picturesque Tizi N-tichka Pass, you will witness the beauty of Berber villages and stop for panoramic views. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, famous for its appearances in Hollywood movies. Traverse the Anti-Atlas Mountains and Draa Valley, enjoy a camel ride through the desert, and delight in drumming entertainment under the stars. Plus, the tour includes a sunrise camel ride, exploration of Ouarzazate, and a scenic return to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains. It’s a two-day trip of unforgettable desert experiences and breathtaking landscapes!

- Highlights :

  • Travel through the stunning Tizi N-Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages and breathtaking mountain views.
  • Visit the famous UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a filming location for many Hollywood movies.
  • Explore Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and visit iconic film studios.
  • Admire lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs along the picturesque Draa Valley.
  • Experience an unforgettable camel trek through the golden dunes.
  • Enjoy a night under the starry desert sky with traditional drumming entertainment.
  • Witness a magical sunrise over the desert before heading back.
  • Take in more scenic landscapes through the High Atlas Mountains on the return to Marrakech.

- Tour plan :

Your 2 days adventure in the Zagora desert starts early in the morning, departing from your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech. We will drive through the Tizi N-tichka Pass, which is located quite high at 2260 meters. Along the way, we will pass through different Berber villages, making stops so you can enjoy the stunning panoramic views. Next, we will reach the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a really cool place that was even used in big Hollywood movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as in the TV series Game of Thrones. After exploring, we will have lunch, either at the Kasbah or a little further on in Ouarzazate. Then, our journey will take us through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, and along the Draa Valley. The Draa Valley is famous for being the largest palm plantation and having the longest river in Morocco. Finally, in the afternoon, we will arrive in Zagora. You will ride a camel for a trek through the Zagora desert, watch a stunning sunset, and then head to your camp in the Sahara Desert. There, you will enjoy a Moroccan dinner and drum entertainment under the starry sky. It will be an unforgettable experience!

Wake up early to take a camel ride through the dunes and witness the enchanting sunrise. After a hearty Moroccan breakfast, we will depart for Ouarzazate, also known as “The Gateway to the Desert.” Here, we will explore the Kasbah of Taourirt and visit the studios where famous movies were filmed. As we head back to Marrakech, we will pass through the Tizi Ntichka Pass and the stunning High Atlas Mountains. Finally, your 2-day Zagora Desert tour concludes with a transfer to your accommodation or the airport in Marrakech. It will be an amazing trip filled with desert adventures and beautiful landscapes.
 

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- Included / Excluded :

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation during the tour days.

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation during the tour days.

Camel ride through the desert (camel for each person).

Experienced driver who speaks Spanish and English.

Experienced driver who speaks Spanish and English.

Local guides to tour the imperial cities mentioned above.

Local guides to tour the imperial cities mentioned above.

Airfare to and from Morocco not included.

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