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Highlights
- Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Explore the historic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah & Ouarzazate city
- Spend the night in a traditional desert camp
Overview
- Duration:2 days 0 nights
- Travelers:20 guests
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English
Experience the magic of southern Morocco on a 2-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora. Designed for travellers with limited time, this journey combines dramatic High Atlas landscapes, ancient kasbahs, palm-filled valleys and an unforgettable night in the desert.
Your adventure begins in Marrakech as you cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass towards the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages.
Continue through Ouarzazate, across the pre-Saharan landscapes and into the Draa Valley, renowned for its palm groves and traditional kasbahs.
Arriving in Zagora, enjoy a camel ride across the desert landscape before reaching your desert camp for dinner and an overnight stay in traditional nomadic-style tents. Wake early the following morning to watch the sunrise over the dunes, enjoy breakfast at camp and begin your scenic return journey to Marrakech through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains.
This short Sahara escape is ideal for travellers who want to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes, traditional culture and camel trekking without committing to a longer desert itinerary.
Your adventure begins in Marrakech as you cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass towards the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages.
Continue through Ouarzazate, across the pre-Saharan landscapes and into the Draa Valley, renowned for its palm groves and traditional kasbahs.
Arriving in Zagora, enjoy a camel ride across the desert landscape before reaching your desert camp for dinner and an overnight stay in traditional nomadic-style tents. Wake early the following morning to watch the sunrise over the dunes, enjoy breakfast at camp and begin your scenic return journey to Marrakech through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains.
This short Sahara escape is ideal for travellers who want to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes, traditional culture and camel trekking without committing to a longer desert itinerary.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Drâa Valley – Zagora
Your desert adventure begins with a 7:30 am pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Leave the city behind and travel south through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, following the winding road towards the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of rugged mountain peaks, deep valleys and traditional Amazigh villages.
Continue towards Ait Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a leisurely walk through the historic ksar, exploring its traditional earthen architecture, narrow lanes and impressive kasbahs.
After your visit, continue to Ouarzazate, where you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, continue south across the Tizi n’Tnifift Pass, reaching around 1,710 metres, before travelling through the village of Ait Saoun. This historic route was once used by transSaharan caravans travelling between Morocco and destinations deep in the Sahara.
Continue to Agdez, an important gateway to the magnificent Drâa Valley. From here, the landscape becomes increasingly lush, with a succession of spectacular palm groves, traditional villages and ancient kasbahs stretching along the valley. Discover views of the famous Kasbah Tamnougalt and the surrounding palm oases.
As you continue towards Zagora, the landscape gradually transforms into a striking pre-Saharan environment of rocky plateaus and lunar-like terrain.
Arrive in Zagora, where your camel trek begins. Ride across the desert landscape towards your camp, enjoying the changing colours of the dunes as the afternoon light fades.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner at the camp before spending the night in comfortable nomadic-style tents beneath the stars.
Overnight: Desert camp near Zagora
Day 2: Zagora – Drâa Valley – Ouarzazate – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech
Wake early to experience a spectacular sunrise over the desert. As the first light reaches across the landscape, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Zagora dunes before returning to camp for breakfast.
After breakfast, climb back onto your camels and ride back to the meeting point, where your driver will be waiting.
Begin the journey back towards Marrakech, retracing the route through the beautiful Drâa Valley and continuing to Ouarzazate. Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some free time to relax before continuing north.
In the afternoon, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains once again via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying the changing scenery as you descend towards Marrakech.
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer directly to your hotel or riad.
Your 2-day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of ancient kasbahs, palm-filled valleys, mountain landscapes and the magic of the Moroccan desert.
Costs
– 2 people : 225£ / per person
– 3 people: 185£ / per person
– 4 to 7 people : 145£ / per person
– 8 to 12 people: 100£ / per person
– 13 to 16 people: 90£ per person
If you want to experience very huge dunes, we have another 3 days sahara desert tour from Marrakech. There is an amazing experience which Agafay desert overnight near Marrakech city.
Includes/Excludes
- A local guide
- Accommodation
- Food
- Mule for luggage
- Transportation
- Airport transfers
- Bike & Helmet
- Camel riding
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Soft drinks
- Zipline Activity
- Balloon ride
- Breakfast
- Camels for luggage
- Mineral water
- Sleeping bags
- Tips
Frequently asked questions
What can I expect to see during the 2-day Sahara Desert tour?
This 2-day adventure takes you from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains toward the Zagora Desert. Along the way, you can discover beautiful mountain landscapes, traditional Berber villages, the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the dramatic scenery of southern Morocco before reaching the desert.
Does the 2-day Sahara tour include a camel ride and overnight desert stay?
Yes. The experience includes a camel ride through the Zagora dunes, giving you the chance to enjoy the desert landscape and sunset. You’ll then spend the night at a traditional desert camp, where you can enjoy a Moroccan dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara under the stars.
How long is the journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert?
The tour involves a long but scenic drive from Marrakech to the Zagora area. The route crosses the High Atlas Mountains and includes stops at places of interest along the way, making the journey part of the overall Moroccan adventure.
What is included in the £90 per-person 2-day Sahara tour?
The tour is listed at £90 per person. The package includes the main tour transportation, desert experience, overnight accommodation, and a local guide. Additional expenses such as some meals, drinks, entrance fees, tips, and personal expenses may not be included, so it is best to confirm the exact inclusions when booking.
Is the 2-day Sahara tour suitable for travelers who have limited time in Morocco?
Yes. The 2-day Sahara tour is a good option for travelers who want to experience Morocco's desert, camel trekking, and a desert camp without committing to a longer Sahara itinerary. It combines the journey through the Atlas Mountains with a short but memorable desert experience before returning to Marrakech.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you must cancel a service, you must inform toubkal-trekking.com as soon as
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The cancellation of a booked service, except in special cases mentioned below, gives rise to the following conditions:
- Cancellation more than 90 days before the date of departure: you will receive 90% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 89 and 70 days before departure: you will receive 80% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 69 and 60 days before departure: you will receive 70% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before departure: you will receive 50% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation between 29 and 15 days before departure: you will receive 25% of the total cost of your course
- Cancellation less than 14 days before departure: you will receive 0% of the total cost of your course.
- Cancellation or interruption during the trip or service: no refund, the full price of the service remaining to toubkal-trekking.com.
from£90.00 /person
