2-Day Zagora Tour from Marrakech Including the Atlas Mountains, Camel Trek and Desert Camp

Delve deep into the High Atlas Mountains and discover the best of rural Morocco on this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, with a camel trek and overnight at a Bedouin Sahara desert camp included. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains, where Berber villagers enjoy life at an altogether slower pace. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou with your guide and have a lunch their. Trek into the Zagora Desert on camel back and enjoy panoramic views before sitting down to a traditional Moroccan dinner and camping under the stars. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora

Stop At: Atlas Mountains View, Marrakech Morocco
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation at 7H AM in Marrakech, hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and head out of the city toward the High Atlas Mountains to begin your tour. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through traditional Berber villages where local shepherds herd their flocks, and enjoy panoramic views of Morocco’s open countryside.


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45122 Morocco
Stop for refreshments at a local cafe (own expense) before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a famous film production location. Enjoy free time to visit the site, or hire a local guide (own expense) to explore in greater detail.

Just after midday, continue on to Ouarzazate. Perhaps visit Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys have traded and socialized for centuries.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
You will have a stop here with us to rest before continuing the rest of the road.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
back to Marrakech with short stop for lunch at some local restaurant ;you will arrived to Marrakech around 7H pm
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Desert camp

Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Stop At: Zagora Markets, N12, Zagora 47900 Morocco
Take an early stroll and enjoy beautiful views of the desert sunrise (optional) then, following breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Zagora and meet your driver to begin your return journey to Marrakech.

Stop on route for refreshment in Agdz (own expense) and relax at your leisure, then continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch (own expense) and more free time. Visit Taourirte Kasbah (if you weren't able to the previous day) and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient Moroccan meeting place.

In the afternoon, hop back aboard your vehicle for the final journey across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening.

Duration: 6 hours

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
For this step, you will take the road back to Marrakech after a wonderful time in the Moroccan desert tour.

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing"
"Stroller accessible"
"Please note: due to the long distances, approximately 8 hours will be spent driving each day"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: 1: صيدلية باب دكالة, زنقة بوطويل، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
2: Bab Aylan, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
3: Riad Laarous, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
4: Place mellah, J297+XR, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
5: PLACE EL MOUKEF, J2M8+2C4, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
6: Hôtel Tazi, 79 Pass. Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
7: Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, مراكش 40000, Morocco
8: Kasbah Mosque, 23 Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
9: اعدادية عبد المومن, J2P8+GHR, Av. Antaki, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
10: Collège Mohamed 5, J2M5+M98, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
11: المقهى الكبير للبريد, Angle Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi et Avenue Imam، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
12: مرآب باب تغزوت, Parking Bab taghzout،, J2Q5+2MQ, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
13: Dar Moha, 81 Rue Dar el Bacha, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
Directions: Hotel pickup is available from hotels and riads located in central Marrakech. Please be sure to advise your hotel details at the time of reconfirmation to arrange your pickup time. If your riad is inside the Medina, you will be asked to make your way to the nearest place accessible to vehicles, which may involve a short walk.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Camel trekking in the Zagora desert
• Overnight accommodation in a private tent at a Berber camp in the Zagora desert
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Breakfast
• 1x Dinner

Not Included

• Lunch
• Local guides
• drinks

Facilities