2-day desert itinerary from marrakech

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Overview 2-Day Desert itinerary from Marrakech to Zagora

Enjoy an epic drive through the Tizi Nticha Pass, in High Atlas Mountains and enjoy the terraced slopes all along the way. Get to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, then go for a camel ride in Zagora desert.

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DURATION: 2 DAYS /1 NIGHTS.
DEPARTURE: 08:00 AM.
AVAILABILITY: EVERYDAY.
CATEGORY: PRIVATE TOUR & shared Group Tour
START: MARRAKECH.
END: MARRAKECH.
ACCOMMODATIONS: CHECK THEM BELOW.
PRICE: CHECK IT BELOW.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2-Day Desert Itinerary from Marrakech to Zagora Desert:

stunning views the High Atlas mountains. Cross via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260 meters above the sea level).

Explore the old Berber village of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

explore Ouarzazate city the door of the Desert. And the Hollywood of Africa.

Visit the two spectacular gourges Gorges of Ait Saoun. 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech

Traverse the Sahara on a camel caravan.

Catch an amazing sunset and sunrise Enjoy a lovely starry night in the desert.

Discover Morocco’s longest Draa valley.

ITINERARY OF 2-DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO ZAGORA DESERT:

1st day: Marrakech to Zagora Desert via High Atlas Mountains & Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

2-day desert itinerary from Marrakech

Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

tizi ntichka

Mountain pass of Tizi Ntichka in the high atlas Mountains

Set up from Marrakech in the morning and head southeast. The road follows a magnificent stretch of the High Atlas, winding through the mountains. Certainly. The Tichka pass which links Marrakech to Ouarzazate, offers wonderful sights and beautiful mountain streams.
However, the road brings you from the mountains, down to the fortified village (Kasbah) of Ait Ben Haddou. a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a distinctive location for moviemakers. Several foreign movies have been filmed in the village. Such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, etc. Take a wander around the Kasbah, and have lunch in a restaurant nearby before you continue driving to Zagora.

Reach Zagora before sunset and ride camels, for over an hour into the camp. Indeed, you will be ideally-placed to feel the quietness, of the desert as well as to enjoy the stars and the Milky-way after a traditional diner.

2n day: Zagora Desert – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech.

2-day desert itinerary from marrakech

Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate

Draa valley

Get up early for a spectacular sunrise the next day, eat breakfast and then return to your car by camels. In your way back to Marrakech, go by the great valley of Draa. With its palm groves stretching along the area, and the river (Morocco’s longest river) which runs through it, it is certainly worth a stop at Agdez to view the scenery.

Drive another 68km to Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) to visit or snap photos in its focal places, Taourirt Kasbah and film studios.

Get back to Marrakech by late afternoon. 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech.

Accommodation. 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech

The camp has comfortable tents, with a capacity of up to 5 people. But if you travel with your family, couple or friends, you will not have to share the tent with other people.

Bathrooms and showers are shared. The camp we use is Zagora desert Camp (www.zagoradesertcamp.com). 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech

Pick up and meeting point. 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech

If your accommodation is located inside the Medina. The meting point is Hotel Restaurant Café de France, located in the Jemaa el Fna Square. If you are staying outside the Medina, we will pick you up from your hotel. In case your hotel is located outside Marrakech, the pickup will have a supplement, (10EUR to 40EUR) according to the distance.

Price for 2-day Desert Itinerary From Marrakech

The price of the private 2-day desert itinerary from Marrakech. Depends, the number of travelers in your group, and the month of travel.

The more number of people in your group gets, the price will decrease more (the rate is per person).

THE PRICE FOR PRIVATE TOUR WITH, STARTS FROM 210 EUROS PER PERSON

THE PRICE FOR SGARED GROUP TOUR, STARTS FROM 95 EUROS PER PERSON

For 3-day shared group tour to Erg Chebbi Dunes start from 200 Euros

Please email us for more information on rates. We always ensure each tour is tailored, so if you have any requirements or alterations with this tour please send us details in the contact form provided below.

INCLUSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE OF THE TOUR:

INCLUSIVE

Pick up and drop off at Marrakech
A/C modern 4×4 vehicle or a van, or a minibus
English speaking driver during your 2-day Desert Tour
Camel ride & Overnight in a desert camp
1 dinners & 1 breakfasts

EXCLUSIVE 2-day Desert itinerary from Marrakech

Lunches
Beverages
Entrance fees if needed
tips (option)

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The desert experience was simply unforgettable, just like the rest of the excursion, in which we were fortunate to have Moha as our driver-guide. He is undoubtedly the best we have had in all our trips, he explained us lot of things about the history and the traditions of the country:)
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100% recommended trip. You discover the lifestyle and culture of the Berbers. They make you feel like one of the tribe. We were a small family for two days thanks to Ali, our guide and driver. highly recomend this 2-day desert itinerary from Marrakech to Sahara desert.
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Our driver/guide, Said was always very helpful, and attentive, spoke good English and had excellent knowledge, of the places of interest and other sites. I’d highly recommend the tour and our driver to anyone wanting a nice, no-stress experience. Thank you Said and Visit Morocco Sahara.
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