02 days trip to Zagora desert from Marrakech

2 Days

Overview

Embark on a captivating 2-day adventure from Marrakech to the Zagora Desert. Begin with a scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Ouarzazate and the stunning Kasbah Taourite. Continue to the Draa Valley and enjoy a camel trek to a nomadic tent camp, where you’ll spend the night with traditional Moroccan music and dance. On the second day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou, known for its film history and stunning architecture. Experience Moroccan cuisine with a tajine lunch and explore an argan oil cooperative before returning to Marrakech, with free time to explore Jemaa el-Fna.

Highlights

  • Scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views
  • Explore Ouarzazate and the historic Kasbah Taourite
  • Camel trek and traditional desert camp experience
  • Visit Ksar Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location
  • Taste Moroccan tajine and learn about argan oil production
  • Free time to explore Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech

Itinerary

After breakfast, we will leave the hotel or the riad heading to the southern most point of Morocco. We will cross the High Atlas mountains (through the Tizi NTichka at an altitude of 2,260 meters) enjoying spectacular views of the incredible mountain scenery. After this drive, we will visit the city of Ouarzazate (also known as the Hollywood of Morocco) and the Kasbah Taourite (where Rules of Engagement were filmed). Crossing the Draa Valley between Agdez and Zagora, the longest palm grove in Northern Africa, we will experience a 2 hour camel trek to the nomadic tent site. With this, we will enjoy a night of traditional Moroccan music and dance near the campfire.

Returning to the direction of Ouarzazate, we will stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou. This spectacular location is not only a stopping place to Timbuktu, a Pasha residence but also a movie site including but not limited to classics such as Gladiator, Prince of Arabia and Game of Thrones. In addition, this will be a keen opportunity to try a local Moroccan tajine. We will also enjoy the magnificent procedure and manufacturing of argan oil allowing you to sample and purchase this Moroccan delicacy used for both cosmetic and consumable purposes. We will lastly end our tour in Marrakech allowing you free time to visit Jamaa el Fna where you will be enchanted by snake charmers and 4dhs naturally squeezed orange juice.

Cost's

Included

  • Hotel/Riad pick-up and drop-off
  • Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
  • Visit to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourite
  • Camel trek and overnight stay in a desert camp
  • Traditional Moroccan music and dance
  • Visit to Ksar Ait Benhaddou
  • Tajine lunch
  • Visit to an argan oil cooperative
  • Return transportation to Marrakech

Excluded

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, or drinks)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entrance fees to additional optional sites or activities not listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinner on the first night and any additional meals not mentioned

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02 days trip to Zagora desert from Marrakech
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