Group Desert Tour From Marrakech
Shared 2 days Marrakech desert tours
Below our Group desert tour from Marrakech Highlights:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains & Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Be amazed at the UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Drive along the famous date palm tree plantations of Draa Valley.
- Enjoy a camel ride in a spectacular Zagora sunset.
- Experience a night in a Berber desert camp in Zagora with local Berber guides.
- Visit the Gateway to Morocco's Sahara desert, Ouarzazate.
| Price Person: | Days Of Operation: | Number of participants: |
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65 € |
Daily |
17 Max |
2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert tour Itineraray:
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Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Draa Valley – Zagora desert
Our shared group 2 days desert tour to Zagora start from Marrakech early in the morning at around 07h30 a.m. The ride will take you through Tizi Ntichka Pass (altitude: 2,260 m), past adobe Berber villages and shepherds herding their goats. There is a stop in the High Atlas Mountains for some picture-taking and coffee break. Next stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage village in Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. You will have enough time to explore this wonderful site, which has also been famous as a backdrop for many movie and commercial shoots. There is a special guided group tour that charges an extra fee of €3 per individual to tourists who want to join the local tour guide. A one-hour lunch break is next after the visit of the Kasbah. The desert trip resumes driving you past Ouarzazate and crossing the Northeastern Anti Atlas Mountains towards the Agdz oasis. rich sceneries will behold you as see countless date palm trees lining up the Draa Valley, home of the largest tree palm plantations in Morocco. By late afternoon, you will be ready to meet your camel caravans. The most-awaited camel ride through the Zagora desert begins amid the backdrop of an amazing desert sunset. Savor this unique experience for about an hour. Before darkness sets in, we take our camel trek to the Berber desert camp, which lies in an obscure desert spot you have never been to before. Here at the Bedouin camp, you will be treated to an exotic delicious Moroccan dinner to be followed by the local desert nomads playing Drums and folklore singing and music continues around the campfire continue until midnight. Enjoy star gazing before you go to sleep. Desert nights under a clear sky are a sight to behold
Accommodation Details:
Confortable CampDay 2: Zagora – Ouarzazat - Marrakech
Be ready to be awakened by your camp hosts early morning so you can see the sunrise in the desert. Breakfast follows, after which you will ride the camels again on your way to your vehicle and driver on the main road. The drive will take us to Ouarzazate, dubbed the gateway or door to the Sahara desert. There will be a stop for lunch at a local café afterward, A visit to Taourirt Kasbah is an option depending on the available time. Entrance fees to this place apply. We drive back to Marrakech once more crossing the High Atlas Mountains. group 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora ends in Jamaa Elfna Square at around 19h00 (during summer) and 20h00 (during winter)
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Draa Valley – Zagora desert
Our shared group 2 days desert tour to Zagora start from Marrakech early in the morning at around 07h30 a.m. The ride will take you through Tizi Ntichka Pass (altitude: 2,260 m), past adobe Berber villages and shepherds herding their goats. There is a stop in the High Atlas Mountains for some picture-taking and coffee break. Next stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage village in Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. You will have enough time to explore this wonderful site, which has also been famous as a backdrop for many movie and commercial shoots. There is a special guided group tour that charges an extra fee of €3 per individual to tourists who want to join the local tour guide. A one-hour lunch break is next after the visit of the Kasbah. The desert trip resumes driving you past Ouarzazate and crossing the Northeastern Anti Atlas Mountains towards the Agdz oasis. rich sceneries will behold you as see countless date palm trees lining up the Draa Valley, home of the largest tree palm plantations in Morocco. By late afternoon, you will be ready to meet your camel caravans. The most-awaited camel ride through the Zagora desert begins amid the backdrop of an amazing desert sunset. Savor this unique experience for about an hour. Before darkness sets in, we take our camel trek to the Berber desert camp, which lies in an obscure desert spot you have never been to before. Here at the Bedouin camp, you will be treated to an exotic delicious Moroccan dinner to be followed by the local desert nomads playing Drums and folklore singing and music continues around the campfire continue until midnight. Enjoy star gazing before you go to sleep. Desert nights under a clear sky are a sight to behold
Accommodation Details:
Day 2: Marrakech - Mezougau - Tinghir Oasis
Be ready to be awakened by your camp hosts early morning so you can see the sunrise in the desert. Breakfast follows, after which you will ride the camels again on your way to your vehicle and driver on the main road. The drive will take us to Ouarzazate, dubbed the gateway or door to the Sahara desert. There will be a stop for lunch at a local café afterward, A visit to Taourirt Kasbah is an option depending on the available time. Entrance fees to this place apply. We drive back to Marrakech once more crossing the High Atlas Mountains. group 2 days desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora ends in Jamaa Elfna Square at around 19h00 (during summer) and 20h00 (during winter)
Tour Map of Marrakech to Zagora Desert:
What is included in this Shared 2 Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert tour:
- Pick up from your hotel / Riad on the tour day or the nearest accessible point
- A/C modern minibus driven by an English / French speaking driver.
- Different stops along the way to see important tourist attractions.
- Camel trek Overnight at Zagora desert camp with local Berber guides including dinner and breakfast.
- ( Private tents can only be guaranteed if you upgrade to the comfortable camp )
Not Included
- Beverages.
- Lunches on the way.
- Optional local gudie is kasbash - 3$ per guide.
- Personal Expenses.
Know Before You Go:
- The indicated driving time is exclusive of lunches, sightseeing and picture taking.
- Lunches and beverages are not included in the tour package. if you wish to hire a local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou there is a supplier of extra (3€ per person).
- Luggage you take on this trip will be securely kept at the van while you camp in Zagora desert.
- It is advised that you carry a small backpack for the personal belonging you will need in the overnight desert camp.
- please bring your own bathroom towel and supplies for the desert camp.
- Is best to wear comfortable jeans, trousers or long shorts especially when you take the Camel Ride.
- Warm blankets are available during the winter in your nomadic camp. warm sleeping clothes are necessary the temperatures can reach 0°C.
- If you choose the comfortable camp ( mentioned in the Zagora tour price ), please bring your bathroom condiments and a towel OR If you upgrade to the luxury camp, they are supplied within your ensuite bathroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marrakech to Zagora is about 352 km. Each way, the drive from Marrakech to Zagora will last around seven hours, Is exclusive of lunches, sightseeing and picture taking.
Our shared desert tours from Marrakech are truthwothy and recommended by our custmors. If you limit your expectations and you are an easy-going seasoned traveler, you will definitely making new friends during the tour and surly you enjoy it, the Shared tour will work for you. if Not, we have a wide Range of private tours designed for travelers who want to spend the most out of their time. When it comes to price, there is a difference between private and group shared desert tours, which explains it all.
The Camel ride is approximately 40 Minutes at sunset and 30 minutes at sunrise.
Yes, you can bring your luggage with you, it can stay safe in the Minivan.
For a private bathroom, you have to upgrade to the Comfortable desert camp. however, the Basic camp in Zagora has bathroom located outside your tent
yes, tents are private in your overnight at Zagora desert camp.
there are shared showers and bathroom outside your tent in the comfortable desert camp.
Not necessary. Our Morocco desert camps use for our customers supplied with sleeping equipment in winter we provide enough warm blankets will be supplied. but you will Need warm thermal clothes to keep you warm at night, especially ( Dec, Jan, and Feb )
You can bring your water or other things you want, but don’t forget that on our trip we stop several times, There are many shops.
There will be plenty of restaurants on the way to the Sahara desert where to stop for lunch. Just follow your driver’s recommendation if you wish or Feel free to choose on your own.
