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Marrakech to Zagora Desert

A short private escape to the desert: cross the High Atlas, visit Aït Ben Haddou, follow the palm groves of the Draa Valley and spend a night at a desert camp near Zagora.

2 Days

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Zagora

    Morning pickup from your riad or hotel and drive over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit the UNESCO ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, continue through Ouarzazate and along the Draa Valley palm groves to Zagora. Camel ride at sunset and night at a desert camp.

  2. Day 2

    Zagora → Marrakech

    Sunrise over the desert, breakfast at camp, then the drive back through Agdz and Ouarzazate and over the High Atlas, arriving in Marrakech in the evening.

Highlights

  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Tizi n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas
  • Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
  • Draa Valley palm groves
  • Sunset camel ride and desert camp

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English/French-speaking driver
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
  • Flexible stops and timing
  • Hotel or riad accommodation
  • Desert camp with dinner and breakfast
  • Camel ride

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local guides unless stated
  • Tips

Questions

Is Zagora the same desert as Merzouga?

No. Zagora is closer to Marrakech and has smaller dunes; Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) has the big golden dunes and needs at least 3 days.

Where do we sleep?

At a desert camp near Zagora, with dinner and breakfast.