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2-day shared tour to the Zagora desert

  • Marrakech → Marrakech
  • 2 days · 1 night
  • Night in the Zagora desert
  • Shared group, max. 17

Summary

  1. Day 1Marrakech, High Atlas, argan cooperative, Ait Ben Haddou and Zagora desert
  2. Day 2Sunrise in the desert and return to Marrakech

Free sandboarding on the dunes. Included on all our desert routes.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech, High Atlas, argan cooperative, Ait Ben Haddou and Zagora desert

    We start our 2-day shared tour from Marrakech to the Zagora desert early, heading towards the High Atlas.

    We cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, enjoying the impressive mountain scenery and the small Berber villages along the road.

    Our first special stop is an argan cooperative run by women from the Berber community. Here we learn how the argan fruit is traditionally worked and discover some of the products made from it, such as argan oil and various cosmetic and food products.

    We continue to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the best-known places in southern Morocco. We will have time to stroll through its old streets and discover its spectacular earthen architecture.

    We then follow our route to Ouarzazate and cross mountain landscapes and valleys until we reach the Draa Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and old kasbahs.

    In the afternoon we continue to Zagora, where our desert experience begins.

    We ride into the dunes by camel, enjoying the scenery and the sunset. At the camp we enjoy a traditional dinner and a night under the desert sky, with Berber music and atmosphere.

  2. Day 2

    Sunrise in the desert and return to Marrakech

    We get up early to watch the sunrise over the Zagora desert, one of the most special moments of the tour.

    After breakfast we ride back by camel to the meeting point, where our driver will be waiting to start the journey back to Marrakech.

    On the way we cross the Draa Valley and the landscapes of southern Morocco again, making the planned stops along the route.

    We arrive in Marrakech at the end of the day, after an experience that combines culture, landscapes, tradition and desert.

    A short getaway, a complete experience

What's included

  • Transport in a tourist vehicle throughout the trip.
  • Professional driver.
  • Pickup and return in Marrakech.
  • One night at a camp in the Zagora desert.
  • Dinner and breakfast at the camp.
  • Camel ride in the desert.
  • Time to enjoy the sunset and sunrise.
  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Visit to an argan cooperative run by Berber women.
  • Sandboarding on the dunes

Not included

  • Lunches during the trip.
  • Drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments or paid sites.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips for the driver and other services.
  • Additional activities not listed in the programme.
  • Any service not expressly listed under “Included”.

Optional activities in the desert

Prices per activity, separate from the tour price.

Pickup and times

Pickup point
We pick you up at the accessible point closest to your accommodation. The exact time and place are arranged with you according to your location and the tour departure. Departure from Marrakech.
Duration
2 days and 1 night. The tour ends in Marrakech.
Departures
Every day, with a maximum of 17 travellers per departure.

Prices and terms

Prices per person
Accommodation in the desertAdultChild (under 6)
Standard tent85 €42.50 €
Private tent with private bathroom125 €62.50 €
  • When you book you pay 50 € per booking with PayPal. The rest is paid in cash on the departure day.
  • Cancellation: if you cancel up to the day before departure, we refund the full amount paid.
  • From age 6 the adult price applies.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Zagora desert tour start?

The tour starts in Marrakech, where we pick up travellers at the agreed point before setting off for southern Morocco.

Is the 2-day Zagora tour shared?

Yes. It is a shared group tour, ideal for travellers who want to discover the Zagora desert and share the experience with people from different places.

Which places will we visit on the way?

On the trip we pass through the High Atlas, the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley and Zagora.

Will we visit an argan cooperative?

Yes. On the first day we stop at an argan cooperative run by Berber women, where you can learn about the traditional process of making argan oil and other products.

Where will we sleep?

We spend the night at a camp in the Zagora desert, where we enjoy a traditional dinner and the atmosphere of the desert.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes. The camel ride is included in the tour. You can cross the desert landscape and enjoy the sunset.

Will we see the sunrise in the desert?

Yes. On the second day we start early for those who want to watch the sunrise over the Zagora desert before breakfast.

Which meals are included?

Dinner and breakfast at the camp are included. Lunches and drinks are not included.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, families can take part. However, bear in mind that the route from Marrakech to Zagora involves several hours on the road.

What time will we get back to Marrakech?

The return is on the second day after breakfast. The arrival time in Marrakech may vary depending on traffic, road conditions and the stops made along the way.

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