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  • 2 Days / 1 nights
  • Max People : 16
  • MARRAKECH

2 days sahara desert fromĀ marrakech

Embark on a 2-day sahara desertĀ  from Marrakech to Zagora, immersing yourself in Morocco’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora
Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, reaching elevations over 2,200 meters. Your first major stop is the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village renowned for its appearance in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy a guided tour of the kasbah and have lunch at a local cafĆ©.

Continue through the city of Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” before descending into the lush Draa Valley, characterized by its expansive palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Upon arrival in Zagora, meet your camel caravan and embark on a sunset trek through the desert landscape. Reach your desert camp, where you’ll settle into your private tent. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by live Berber music around the campfire.

Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the desert. After breakfast, ride your camel back to the main road to meet your driver. Begin the return journey to Marrakech, retracing your path through the Draa Valley and the High Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate or along the route. Arrive back in Marrakech around 6:00 PM. Your driver will drop you at your hotel, riad, or preferred location in the city.

Included and Excluded

  • Fully escorted by Local Mountain & Desert guide .
  • Transportation for 2 days/1nights .
  • 1-night in 3star hotel .
  • 1-night in a camp .
  • Camel riding for sun set and sun rise .
  • 1-diners & 1 breakfasts .
  • International Flight .
  • Travel insurance .
  • Tips .
  • Drinks and items of a personal nature .

Travel Details :

  • Best time : All year round
  • Departs from : Marrakech: 07:00am. Start time can be modified to suit your needs.
  • Departure times: Varied .
  • Driving time: 16hrs .
  • Starts & ends in: Marrakech .
  • Duration: 2days/1night .
  • Type: Zagora trip .
  • Cost per Adult: 2 adults: €240 4 adults: €160, please contact us for group discount pricing .
  • Guides Speaking: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Berber .
  • Child Age Till 12= 50%Discount .
  • Solo Travelers: On request.
  • What you bring the following items :
  • Trainers / sneakers)
  • trousers/pants .
  • Base layer shirts or T-shirts .
  • Sunhat or cap .
  • Eyewear – Sunglasses .
  • Basic First Aid Kit – refer to trip dossier for details – Sun protection (including total bloc for lips) Factor 20+ .
  • Waterproof over-mittens .
  • Wash bag and toiletries .
  • Small travel towel .
  • Antibacterial hand wash .
  • Head torch/headlamp with spare batteries .

Itinerary

After breakfast in your hotel/raid in Marrakech, pick up around 7am, start your journey to the southern Morocco, crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi N’ Tichka pass (2260m of altitude) drive along the zigzagging road & enjoy the views over the Berber villages of Imouzzar valley, explore one of the most preserved villages in the south of Morocco, Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village build by Ait Aissa trive on 15th century for Caravan traders coming from Tombouktou to Andalusia via Marrakech & Tangier, the village served as a natural decor for several international movies including the Gladiators, Ali Baba, Ben Hur, Lawrence of Arabia etc…enjoy a guided visit of 1 hour until the top of the hill to dominate the whole ksar and its classified Kasbahs since 1987 (under UNICCO world heritage), head afterwards to Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah with a short break at the entrance of the city on a hill to see the cinemas studios & old decorations. Lunch and then continue to Zagora via Agdez and through Draa valley, start the camel ride at 1km from Zagora, enjoy the sunset along the way while riding towards the nomadic camp in Nekhla dunes. Dinner & breakfast are served at the camp.

Early wake up to enjoy the sunrise followed by breakfast, optional camel Trek back to meet your driver and drive along the Draa valley with breaks for photos and lunch on the road before we return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate. (4x4 drive may take you from the camp to with the camel ride). Note: Nekhla dunes is not a full desert like Merzouga but nice to see a part of the desert & enjoy the camel ride experience & the overnight in the nomadic camp in case of a short holiday in Morocco, if you have 3 days it would be

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