2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora
Day 1:
Drive across the High Atlas Mountains and visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Continue through the Draa Valley with its palm oases and Berber villages. In the desert, enjoy a sunset camel ride to a Bedouin camp, followed by dinner and music around the fire.
Day 2:
Watch the sunrise over the desert, then ride back by camel. On the return to Marrakech, stop to explore the Ouarzazate Film Studios (“Hollywood of Africa”) before crossing the High Atlas to your hotel.
At 8:00 a.m., we’ll pick you up from your accommodation and drive across the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop to admire stunning landscapes and traditional Berber mud villages before arriving at the famous, fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou—a UNESCO World Heritage site and backdrop for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
After lunch, we continue to Zagora, passing through Ouarzazate and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Along the way, we’ll discover the hidden oases of the Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves and ancient villages.
Upon reaching the desert, camels will be waiting to take you on a ride across the rocky landscape. You’ll stop to witness a breathtaking sunset before arriving at the Bedouin camp. There, you’ll be welcomed with mint tea, followed by dinner and an evening of drumming and stories around the fire under a starry sky.
Wake up early today to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises of your life. After breakfast, you’ll ride a camel back to meet your driver and begin the journey to Marrakech.
The route takes you through the stunning Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. You’ll stop for lunch in Ouarzazate—known as “Africa’s Hollywood”—home to the world’s largest Oscar Film Studios, which you’ll have the chance to explore.
In the afternoon, we’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Marrakech.
Please, if the tour programs we offer do not suit what you are looking for, send us a message describing what you want, and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.
As a solo traveler, I was welcomed like family from the very first minute of the tour. Support local businesses! Choosing this authentic local Amazigh team meant we experienced genuine Berber hospitality from true natives of the land. Waking up before sunrise to catch the first light over the Sahara dunes is a memory that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. A massive thank you to the entire team for making our dream trip come true. (21)
Our family holiday to Morocco was an eye-opening, educational, and deeply enriching adventure for all of us. It was wonderful to support a local Amazigh agency. The hospitality, mint tea, and storytelling by the campfire were priceless. Waking up before sunrise to catch the first light over the Sahara dunes is a memory that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. If you want an authentic Morocco itinerary run by passionate locals, do not hesitate to book this tour!
As a solo traveler, I was welcomed like family from the very first minute of the tour. Waking up before sunrise to catch the first light over the Sahara dunes is a memory that will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Ten out of ten! Exceptional service from beginning to end. (65)
Our hearts are still full after this life-changing trip across Morocco. Having a local Amazigh guide made all the difference; his passion for Moroccan culture and his homeland was inspiring. Riding camels into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes at golden hour, listening to traditional Berber drums by the campfire, and gazing at a Sahara night sky filled with millions of stars was unforgettable. A massive thank you to the entire team for making our dream trip come true.
Our hearts are still full after this life-changing trip across Morocco. From the bustling energy of Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech to the peaceful sea breeze in Essaouira, every detail of our itinerary was handled with utmost care. We are already planning our return journey to Morocco with this incredible local team!
