
Discover the beauty of southern Morocco on a memorable 2‑day desert safari from Marrakech to the Zagora Desert. This immersive experience combines scenic mountain roads, ancient kasbahs, dramatic palm valleys, camel trekking, and a night under the stars in a traditional Berber desert camp.
Begin with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the panoramic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue through Ouarzazate and the lush Draa Valley with its vast palm groves.
Arrive in Zagora in time for a sunset camel ride across the dunes, then settle into your private tent at the desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars with live Berber music around the campfire. On day two, witness a stunning desert sunrise before returning to Marrakech with scenic stops along the way. This experience is perfect for culture seekers, adventure lovers, and anyone wanting a taste of desert life.
Marrakech
07:00 AM
Drive from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou
Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drive across the High Atlas Mountains on a scenic route to the world heritage village of Ait Ben Haddou.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou
Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous as the setting for Hollywood movies and fashion photoshoots. Enjoy some free time for lunch and photography.
Continue to Agdez
Drive through the Draa Valley with its lush date palms and fortified kasbahs before reaching the oasis town of Agdez.
Arrive in Zagora & Sunset Camel Ride
Upon arrival in Zagora, meet your camel caravan and enjoy a sunset ride over the desert dunes, witnessing the sands glow in warm sunset colors.
Transfer to Sahara Desert Camp
Head to your Sahara Desert camp just before nightfall and settle into your private tent, taking some time to explore the desert surroundings.
Dinner and Campfire Entertainment
End your day with a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by Berber music and the rhythms of the tamtam drums around the campfire.
Experience Sunrise in Zagora
Wake early to witness the magical desert sunrise over the sand dunes, a truly unforgettable moment in the Sahara.
Breakfast in Zagora
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your camp before preparing for the camel ride back.
Camel Ride from Zagora to Main Road
Climb back onto your camel and ride across the dunes toward the main road, taking in the peaceful desert landscapes one last time.
Transfer from Zagora to Marrakech
Board your minibus for the return journey to Marrakech, arriving at your hotel or riad around 6 p.m.
