From Marrakech

2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour

The shortest escape to the desert: the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and a night in a haima (Berber tent) among the Zagora dunes.

2 daysMarrakechAit Ben HaddouAgdz
Shadows of a dromedary caravan on the dunes at sunset

Key facts

Duration
2 days
Departure
From Marrakech
Route
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Agdz → Zagora → Ouarzazate
Guide
Multilingual local guides. Tell us your language when you enquire.
Payment
When we meet, no advance payment
Price
Personalised quote based on your dates, group and accommodation category

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Agdz – Zagora

An early start across the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site, and have lunch in the village of Tazentoute. We continue through Agdz to Zagora, where a dromedary ride takes us to the Berber camp for dinner and a night in a haima (Berber tent).

Day2Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Breakfast in the desert, then back via Ouarzazate, with the option of visiting Taourirt Kasbah or the Atlas film studios. Lunch, a crossing of the Atlas and a stop at a women's argan oil cooperative. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.

Included

  • Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
  • Local guide/driver
  • 1 night in a haima (Berber tent) at the camp
  • 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
  • Dromedary ride through the dunes
  • Evening of live Berber music at the camp

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not listed under Includes

The tours listed are only examples. If you have a private itinerary in mind, we will plan it together.