This 2 days trip from Marrakech to Zagora desert offers a perfect short desert adventure for travelers who want to discover Morocco’s southern landscapes in a limited time. The journey takes you over the High Atlas Mountains, through Berber villages, historic kasbahs, and dramatic valleys before reaching the calm dunes of Zagora. You explore UNESCO sites, cross palm-filled oases, and enjoy panoramic views along the route. The highlight of the trip comes at sunset, when you ride camels across the desert and spend the night in a Berber camp. You enjoy warm hospitality, traditional music, delicious Moroccan food, and a sky filled with stars. This experience gives you a taste of desert life, culture, and adventure while starting and ending in Marrakech.
Highlights: 2 days trip from Marrakech to Zagora desert
• Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains
• Visit the UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
• Explore Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert
• Discover the palm groves and landscapes of the Draa Valley
• Camel trek in the Zagora Desert at sunset
• Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
• Beautiful sunrise over the desert dunes
Itinerary: 2 days trip from Marrakech to Zagora desert
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora – Camel Ride – Desert Camp
Your trip begins early in the morning with a drive across the High Atlas Mountains. The road climbs through traditional Berber villages and mountain valleys until you reach the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. The views open across rugged peaks and terraced fields, offering perfect photo stops. After crossing the pass, you continue toward Ait Ben Haddou, where you walk through narrow alleys and explore the famous UNESCO ksar known for its unique earthen architecture. After your visit, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, a city full of film studios, kasbahs, and desert scenery. You then follow the road south toward the Draa Valley, a long green corridor filled with palm trees, ancient ksour, and mountain slopes. The scenery changes dramatically as you approach Zagora in the afternoon. Camels wait to take you across the desert for a peaceful sunset trek. When you arrive at your Berber camp, you enjoy mint tea, a traditional dinner, and music around the fire. You spend the night under a calm and starry desert sky.
Day 2: Zagora – Sunrise – Agdez – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
You wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. The soft morning light creates beautiful colors across the desert, offering a perfect moment for photos. After breakfast, you return by camel or 4×4 to meet your driver. The road back takes you once again through the Draa Valley and its endless palm groves, then across the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains. You enjoy the changing landscapes, from dry rocky hills to green mountain views. A stop for lunch gives you time to relax before continuing to Marrakech. You arrive in the late afternoon with great memories of your Sahara escape.
Included
• Private modern vehicle with driver
• Camel trek in the Zagora Desert
• Overnight stay in a Berber camp
• Dinner and breakfast at the camp
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
Excluded
• Lunches
• Drinks
• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses
