Private desert tour from Marrakech

2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech

The shortest way to spend a night in the desert from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas, explore the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, follow the palm groves of the Draa Valley and sleep in a camp near Zagora.

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Starts: Marrakech
Ends: Marrakech
Type: Private desert tour
Price: On request

Highlights

The Tizi n'Tichka pass, the highest road pass across the High Atlas (2,260 m)
Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed earthen ksar
Palm groves and kasbahs of the Draa Valley
Camel ride at sunset and a night in a desert camp

Day by day

Day 1
Marrakech to the Zagora desert via Ait Ben Haddou
Leave Marrakech in the morning and climb into the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, then continue past Ouarzazate and Agdz along the Draa Valley. Late afternoon camel ride to the camp, dinner and night in the desert.
Day 2
Zagora to Marrakech
Watch the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast at the camp and drive back to Marrakech with stops on the way. Arrival in the evening.

What is included

Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad
1 night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
Camel ride

Not included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees and local guides at sites
Tips
Travel insurance

Where you stay

Night 1: tent in a desert camp near Zagora (standard or upgraded tents on request).

Good to know

Each day includes about 7 hours of driving. The dunes near Zagora are smaller than Erg Chebbi at Merzouga; if large dunes matter most, choose a 3 or 4-day Merzouga tour.

Every trip is private and can be adjusted: dates, pace, stops and the comfort level of your accommodation. Prices depend on group size and season, so we send a written quote with everything that is included.