Overview of Best Overnight Desert Trip from Marrakech to Zagora
Looking for a short desert escape from Marrakech?
This 2 Days Desert Trip from Marrakech to Zagora is the perfect way to discover the beautiful landscapes and diverse cultures of Morocco. This 2 days / 1 night trip begins in Marrakech, one of the country’s historic imperial cities. Then, we cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a filming location for movies like “Game of Thrones”. We’ll also cross the stunning Draa Valley, the longest valley in Morocco, known for its endless palm groves.
By late afternoon, you arrive in Zagora, where your camel trek begins. We’ll witness the sunset over the sand dunes. You’ll spend the night in a desert camp, enjoy dinner, music by the fire, and sleep beneath a sky full of stars. The following day, we’ll return to Marrakech, concluding your 2 Days Desert Tour in Morocco from Marrakech.
Highlights of 2 Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
- Stop at the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass 2260 m high
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital and Taourirt kasbah
- Drive along the palm-filled Draa Valley
- Enjoy the view of the green oasis of Agdz.
- Explore Tamegrout's pottery Ceramics.
- Sunset camel ride in the Zagora Desert
- Overnight stay in a desert camp
- Traditional dinner and evening around the campfire
- Sunrise in the desert before returning to Marrakech