Tour Details

Zagora desert tour: We offer a 2-day Sahara express trip from Marrakech for people who don’t have enough time to visit the far desert. The tour includes a camel ride, an overnight in Berber tents under the stars, and an Ait Benhaddou visit. It will also allow you to experience the breathtaking views of southern Morocco from Marrakech to the Zagora desert and Draa valley.

Zagora desert tour allows you to:

Experience a camel ride and watch the sunset and sunrise over the dunes of Zagora.
Discover the magical Draa valley and spend the night under the starry skies in a nomadic tent.

Itinerary of Zagora desert tour

Day 1Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora – Sand Dunes

We will pick you up from your hotel early morning to drive through the Atlas Mountains to Tichka Pass. We visit the attractive and ancient Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spot offers panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery. After the visit, we continue to Ouarzazate (the gateway to the desert). We have lunch in the city and then drive towards Zagora through Draa valley. We arrive in Zagora town, where you ride camels into the dunes. Overnight in a Berber tent under the starry skies. The journey is a 380 km road drive.

Overnight: in a Berber tent under the starry skies

Day 2Day 2: Zagora Dunes – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Early in the morning, we wake up to enjoy the sunrise before breakfast. We ride on camels back to the Auberge in Zagora. We drive back to Marrakech through Tichka Pass. In the afternoon we arrive in Marrakech, and overnight, in a hotel. End of Zagora desert tour

Prices & inclusions

Summer and Winter Season Price:Per person

2 people200 €

3 people160 €

For 4 people or more120 €

Price Includes

English speaking guide/driver
Transport ( minibus or 4×4)
Accommodation ( 1 night in desert camp)
Meals (breakfast and dinner)
Camels ride
Free time to explore sites such as Kasbahs, Walks, Canyons, and Breaks for photos.