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2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
Book this private 2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech with Morocco Experience Tours. You cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou, follow the Draa Valley palm groves and sleep in a desert camp near Zagora. It is the shortest desert trip from Marrakech.
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2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech Overview
This 2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech gives you a taste of the Sahara in a short time. First, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Then, you visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and follow the Draa Valley to Zagora. Finally, you ride a camel at sunset and sleep in a desert camp.
Be aware that the dunes near Zagora are much smaller than the high dunes of Merzouga. If you have 3 days, the Erg Chebbi dunes are more impressive; compare both in Merzouga vs Zagora or see our 3-day Merzouga tour from Marrakech.
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Route: Marrakech, Tizi n’Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Draa Valley, Zagora, Marrakech
- Format: private tour with a professional English-speaking driver
- Night: 1 in a desert camp with a private bathroom, with dinner and breakfast
- Driving: about 7 hours each day, with stops.
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
- Only 2 days: the quickest way to sleep in the desert from Marrakech.
- Ait Ben Haddou on the way: the UNESCO kasbah is part of the route.
- The Draa Valley: one of the longest palm groves in Morocco.
- Private: your own vehicle and driver, with flexible photo stops.
- Highlights :
- Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Drive along the palm groves of the Draa Valley
- Ride a camel at sunset into the Zagora dunes
- Sleep in a desert camp with a private bathroom
- Watch the sunrise over the desert
- Stop in Ouarzazate on the way back
- Included :
- Private A/C 4x4 or Minivan + Fuel throughout
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
- 1 night in a desert camp with a private bathroom
- Dinner and breakfast at the camp
- Sunset camel trek and sunrise return, or a 4x4 transfer
- Excluded :
- Lunches and drinks
- Film studio and Taourirt Kasbah tickets
- Optional local guides
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for drivers and guides
2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech: Day by Day
Day 1: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley and the Zagora Desert
Your driver meets you at your riad or hotel in Marrakech around 7:30 a.m. First, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 meters, with photo stops over Berber villages. Next, you explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and walk up to the old granary for the view. After lunch, you pass Ouarzazate and cross the Tizi n’Tinifift pass into the Draa Valley, a long ribbon of palm groves and earthen kasbahs around Agdz. In the late afternoon, you ride a camel into the dunes near Zagora for sunset. Dinner and Berber music at the camp end the day. About 7 hours of driving.
Day 2: Zagora, Ouarzazate and the Return to Marrakech
Wake early for sunrise over the desert, when the dunes turn orange in the first light. After breakfast, you return by camel or 4×4 to meet your driver. Then, you drive back north through the Draa Valley, with its palm groves, kasbahs and roadside stalls selling dates, to Ouarzazate. There, you can visit the film studios, where many international films were shot, or the Taourirt Kasbah of the Glaoui family (tickets not included). After lunch, you cross the High Atlas again by the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with a last mint tea in a mountain village, and reach Marrakech by early evening. About 7 hours of driving.
Know Before You Go: 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Start and end: your riad or hotel in Marrakech.
- Meals: dinner and breakfast at the camp. Lunches are not included.
- Dunes: the dunes near Zagora are small. For the high dunes, choose Merzouga.
- What to bring: a small bag for the camp and a warm layer. See our desert packing list.
- Best season: spring and autumn. Read the best time to visit Morocco.
- Customize Your Morocco Trip
This 2-day Zagora desert tour from Marrakech can be tailored to your pace. For example, you can add a night to make the drive easier, or switch to Merzouga for the high dunes. Simply tell us your preferences, or design your own route with our Morocco custom tours.
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2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech FAQ
How long is the drive to Zagora?
About 7 hours each day, with stops at Ait Ben Haddou and in the Draa Valley.
Are the dunes in Zagora big?
No. The dunes near Zagora are small. For the high dunes, choose Merzouga, which needs 3 days from Marrakech.
Is 2 days enough for the desert?
Yes, for a short taste of the Sahara. However, the drives are long, so 3 days to Merzouga is more comfortable.
Is this tour private?
Yes. You travel only with your group, in your own vehicle with your driver.
How cold is the desert at night?
From November to February, nights can be close to freezing. Therefore, bring a warm layer.
What is the route of the 2-Day Zagora Desert Tour from Marrakech?
The route goes through Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Zagora → Ouarzazate → Marrakech → ma. You can open the full route on Google Maps. Want a different route? Build your own with our custom Morocco tours.
What should I pack and know before the trip?
Bring layers, comfortable shoes and a warm jacket for the evening. See our list of what to pack for the Morocco desert and the official Visit Morocco travel information. To plan another route, read how a private driver in Morocco works.
Still choosing? Compare Merzouga vs Zagora, read what to pack for the desert, or see all our tours from Marrakech.
