2-day excursion to the Zagora desert from Marrakech: camel trekking, Aït-ben-Haddou and the Draa Valley - Sleeping in the Moroccan desert
2025
Discover the magic of Morocco on this unforgettable 2-day tour of the Zagora desert, departing from Marrakech. Ideal for travellers in a hurry, this adventure combines breathtaking scenery, cultural discoveries and a unique Saharan experience. Cross the High Atlas over the picturesque Tizi n'Tichka pass, explore the legendary Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and admire the lush palm groves of the Draa Valley. At sunset, cross the golden dunes of Zagora on camelback and sleep in the Moroccan desert under a starry sky in a traditional Berber camp. Combining history, nature and adventure, this tour is the perfect introduction to the Moroccan Sahara.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Nature travel, Local stay.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Décembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car.
COIFFEUR & COMPAGNIE
From 400€ à 500€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : 2-day excursion to the Zagora desert from Marrakech: camel trekking, Aït-ben-Haddou and the Draa Valley - Sleeping in the Moroccan desert - 2 days
Marrakech - High Atlas - Aït Ben Haddou - Draa Valley - Zagora Desert
Steps: Zagora
Depart Marrakech early in the morning by private vehicle and cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m). On the way, admire traditional Berber villages and take photo breaks in breathtaking mountain scenery.
Arrive at the famous Kasbah of Aït-ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its earthen architecture and appearances in blockbuster films. After your visit, continue on to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the "Hollywood of Africa".
In the afternoon, drive through the Draa Valley, the longest valley in Morocco, famous for its endless palm groves, ancient kasbahs and authentic Berber culture. At the end of the afternoon, you will reach Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara desert.
From here, embark on a sunset camel ride through the golden dunes of Zagora . On arrival at your traditional Berber camp, enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner, listen to live music and spend an unforgettable night under the starry Sahara sky.
Zagora Desert - Draa Valley - Marrakech
Steps: Marrakech
Wake up early to admire a magical sunrise over the dunes of Zagora, in the heart of the Sahara desert. After breakfast at the camp, you will return by camel to Zagora, where your driver will be waiting for you.
Begin your return journey through the Draa Valley, its ksour (fortified villages) and picturesque landscapes, passing again through Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, with lasting memories of your two-day excursion to the Zagora desert.
