This fantastic private 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora will take you to explore the Sahara desert and its historical kasbahs. This trip is generally made for those who have a short time in Marrakech. However, our two-day desert tour from Marrakech will enable you to see the main highlights of the Sahara desert.
For instance, you will see the high Atlas Mountains, pass by many kasbahs on the way, and experience the camel ride through the dunes. Besides, our trip offers a night in a nomad camp in the Zagora desert. Eventually, if you have more days in Marrakech, you can take a 3-day trip to the Merzouga Sahara desert.
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The two-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora is more than just a trip; it is an immersive experience that connects you with Morocco’s natural beauty and cultural richness. Whether you are an adventure seeker or a cultural enthusiast, this tour promises memories that will last a lifetime. Book your journey today and discover the magic of the Moroccan desert.
Our first day of the 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora starts at 8:00 AM. Our Begaa Tours driver will pick you up from your Riad in Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 car.
Furthermore, we leave the Red City behind and drive southeast, crossing the high Atlas mountains. On the way, we will see many Berber villages. After about 100 kilometers, we start to go up as we reach the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2160m). The pass is usually covered in snow during wintertime. We will stop at one of the cafes in Tichka to stretch our legs and have a coffee.
Arriving to Ouarzazate. We will stop to visit the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt and the Museum of Cinema, as Ouarzazate is a noted film-making location. After Visiting the attractions of Ouarzazate, we will drive again through the beautiful valleys for another 90 kilometers to reach Agdz and appreciate the view of its palmary from a high point.
After lunch, we continue our desert trip to the city of Zagora. The camels await you at the end of the paved road to take you to the camp. Once you arrive at the camp in the Zagora desert, you will be welcomed by the staff, given your tents, and gathered for a mint tea session. The night in the desert camp usually has a clear sky, and you can see countless stars.
After a nice homemade dinner, we gather around the fire to enjoy local music and dance around the fire.
On the second day of a two-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora, we recommend waking up early for sunrise to take memorable photos. After breakfast and shower, you ride the camels back to meet the car at the end of the paved road. After we leave Zagora behind, we head straight back to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, where you will have lunch before exploring the site.
UNESCO declared the Kasbah a world heritage site. The village is known as a backdrop for many cinematographic works. For instance, “The Gladiator,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and even some scenes in “Game of Thrones” were shot in this village.
Ksar Ait Benhaddou was a pausing station for the caravans traveling along the Ounila valley; the merchants either exchanged goods here and went back to the desert or paused to rest and then continued to Marrakech; they used to trade salt, silver, and enslaved people. In short, after visiting the Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, we will take the road back to Marrakech to arrive there at around 6 or 7 pm, where the 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora as the driver will drop you at your accommodation.
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.
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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite.
