Experience the gateway to the Sahara in Zagora on a 2-day trip from Marrakech. Ride a camel to a Berber camp, enjoy a local dinner, sit around a fire, and spend the night in a tent under the stars.
Highlights
- Visit the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Scenic drive through the Draa Valley with stops for photos
- Camel ride at sunset through the Zagora rocky desert
- Overnight in a Berber camp
- Watch sunrise over the desert and return via the stunning Atlas Mountains
After getting picked up in Marrakech, head to Zagora. Your first stop will be Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Discover this impressive UNESCO World Heritage site, a fortified village where only five families remain today. Next, head to the Draa Valley, where you can admire endless ksour (fortified tribal villages) and kasbahs (fortified homes for tribal rulers).
At the end of the day, reach Zagora and watch the sunset on a 1-hour camel ride. To finish, enjoy an excellent dinner at a désert camp Dunes in the Zagora luxury desert camp & private toilet and shower !
Rise early to enjoy the magical sunrise in the dunes before sitting down for breakfast. Take a camel ride back to the starting point to begin your journey back to Marrakesh. Make a stop at Ouarzazate, aka the door of the desert, to see the Kasbah Taourirt, a citadel set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, before getting dropped off in Marrakech.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel, tolls and associated expenses
- Overnight stay in desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast
- Lunches or drinks (see note in description)
- Guide in Ait Ben Haddou for shared tours (~€2 on arrival if desired)
- Tips
Important information
General
Our tour prices typically include transportation, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, camel ride in the Sahara Desert, and the services mentioned in the itinerary. Optional activities and lunches are usually not included unless stated otherwise.
Shared tours are conducted with other travelers and follow a fixed itinerary. Private tours are exclusively for you and your group, offering more flexibility, personalized stops, and a private vehicle with driver.
A small deposit is recommended to secure your reservation and accommodations. The remaining balance can usually be paid upon arrival in Morocco.
Yes. Our private tours can be fully customized according to your interests, travel dates, accommodation preferences, and budget.
Depending on the package selected, accommodations range from comfortable riads and hotels to luxury desert camps in the Sahara.
Yes. Most Sahara Desert tours include a sunset camel trek through the dunes of Merzouga.
We offer both standard and luxury desert camps. Private tents are available, and luxury camps provide additional comfort and amenities.
We recommend comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a light jacket for cooler evenings, and a camera.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated when requested in advance.
Morocco is considered one of the safest destinations in North Africa. Millions of travelers visit every year and enjoy a safe and welcoming experience.
Our team speaks English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. Other languages may be available upon request.
Most desert tours from Marrakech to Merzouga take approximately 8–10 hours of driving, divided over multiple scenic stops and overnight stays.
Absolutely. Our tours are family-friendly, and we can adapt the itinerary to suit travelers with children.
Please inform us as soon as possible. We monitor arrival times whenever possible and will adjust airport transfers accordingly.
Booking with a local company provides authentic experiences, direct support, local expertise, better value, and the flexibility to create a personalized Morocco adventure.
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