2 Days Tour From Marrakech to Zagora Desert: A Quick Moroccan Escape
Duration
2 Days
Max People
40
Min Age
10 +
Pickup
Bus
Tour Overview: 2 Days Tour From Marrakech to Zagora
The 2 Days tour from Marrakech lets you explore Morocco’s greatest highlights between the High Atlas Mountains and breathtaking Sahara desert. The brief Morocco tour provides an intensive experience that requires just two days of your time. Your discovery of Morocco starts with exploring the mountain paths that lead to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and then continuing to Ouarzazate which serves as the movie-making center. Travelers experience their most memorable moment during the camel trek to the Zagora desert camp where they will spend a night under starry skies while savoring traditional Berber food and traditional performances.
Tourists who want to explore desert Morocco and experience Moroccan culture during their two-day trip from Marrakech can find this option suitable. Anyone visiting Morocco for the first time or wanting deeper exploration of its wonders should choose this incredible road-trip experience which will be unforgettable.
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2 Days Tour From Marrakech Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a Moroccan treasure.
- Experience a camel trek through the stunning Zagora desert dunes.
- Explore Ouarzazate, Morocco’s Hollywood, with its vast film studios.
- Drive through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, offering picturesque views.
- Enjoy a night in a traditional Zagora desert camp under the stars.
- Visit Draa Valley, a scenic oasis with palm groves and kasbahs.
- Discover Morocco’s rich history at Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortress.
- Immerse in Berber culture with local food, music, and desert hospitality.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup from your hotel in Marrakech
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicle (minibus or 4x4)
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate
- Camel trek from Zagora to the desert camp and back
- One night in a traditional desert camp with an option for a luxury upgrade
- Breakfast and dinner in the desert camp
- Complimentary airport transfer on the day of arrival in Marrakech
- Personal purchases, drinks, or lunch
- Entrance fee to Atlas Film Studios, optional at eight euros
- Tips for the driver, mandatory
Tour Plan
Your 2-day tour departing from Marrakech will start when a hotel pick-up service gets you at dawn. The delivery happens through either modern minibus transport or four-wheel drives based on group quantities. The journey commences at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah where we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site fortress built from ancient times. A breathtaking and photogenic mud-brick fortress named Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah has appeared in famous film productions Gladiator along with Game of Thrones. Both the alleys and historical insights of the site are available to you during this ample visit.
We proceed to Ouarzazate which performs as Morocco's "Hollywood" since many famous productions have used the location as their backdrop. Visitors who have enough time can choose to drop by the Atlas Film Studios at a minimum entry cost. Drivers cross through the scenic Draa Valley at Ouarzazate as the valley features spread-out palm groves and traditional kasbah forts and delightful oases. The natural scenery in this location astounds visitors because of its spectacular beauty which invites picturesque photography. Zagora Desert emerges at the exact moment when the sun prepares to leave the sky. You will encounter your traveling camels at Zagora Desert before drifting across the dunes to reach your desert camp where experince traditional Berber cuisine while listening to live music beneath the night sky.
The nighttime accommodation will be based on your choice between a normal desert camp or an upgraded luxury desert camp. You can experience the authentic Moroccan culture with authentic Berber hospitality and peaceful ambiance at both camps.
The night in the desert provides peaceful rest which allows you to greet the beautiful dunes' sunrise at dawn. Your camel trek begins after breakfast at the dunes since your vehicle waits in Zagora to complete the journey. The return journey leads through the Draa Valley before a mountain ascent into the Atlas Mountains giving passengers time to capture more scenery. The return journey to Marrakech begins from Ouarzazate while you enjoy your last view of the breathtaking landscapes.
The 2 Days Tour from Marrakech will wrap up at 6:00 or 7:00 PM during your arrival at Marrakech. These two days will deliver enduring impressions from desert time and Moroccan scenery despite their brief duration.
- What is included in the 2 Days Tour from Marrakech?
Guests who choose the two-day journey from Marrakech receive transportation by air-conditioned vehicle together with Ait Ben Haddou site visit and camel rides as well as food provisions before spending at least one night in a desert camp setting. The 2 Days Tour from Marrakech presents an inclusive travel package to experience Morocco fully. - How long is the drive from Marrakech to Zagora?
A quick Morocco road trip from Marrakech and Zagora lasts about 7 hours before reaching the destination. During the journey you will have the chance to admire both the High Atlas Mountains and Draa Valley views. - Is it possible to upgrade to a luxury desert camp?
To achieve a more comfortable desert camp experience customers can opt for an upgrade to luxurious facilities. The upgrade includes both luxurious rooms and private toilet facilities as well as hot showers within the desert camp. - Can I visit Ouarzazate during the 2 Days Tour from Marrakech?
The 2 Days Tour from Marrakech includes Ouarzazate as one of its travel destinations. Ouarzazate operates as the Moroccan photo studio hub which continues to attract filmmakers through its film studios as well as mesmerizing filming locations. - Are camel treks suitable for beginners?
The camel trek welcomes beginners and anyone else who wishes to participate in it. Different participants can select between camel riding and walking while being monitored by the guide. A gentle designed trek exists to achieve authentic experiences while avoiding unnecessary bodily stress. - Can I add extra days to the 2 Days Tour from Marrakech?
Custom tours through Morocco are possible to obtain if you desire an extended visit. You can request tailor-made tours from Custom tours Morocco to suit your desired extension of desert visits or extra sightseeing destinations.
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