This 2 Days Marrakech to Desert Trip starts with a drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. You’ll stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous site in movies like Game of Thrones and Gladiator. After lunch, visit the Atlas Film Studio in Ouarzazate, then head to Zagora, passing through the Draa Valley and Tizi N’Tnifift pass. Once in Zagora, you’ll ride camels in the sand dunes, watch the sunset, and spend the night at a desert camp with a traditional Moroccan meal and Berber music.
On the second day of your Marrakech to Zagora Desert 2 Days Tour, wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. Then, ride camels back to your driver. On the way back, you’ll stop at Lake Iriki to look for fossils, have lunch in Foum Zguid, and visit the Telouet Kasbah before returning to Marrakech by late afternoon. This 2 Days Desert Trip from Marrakech gives you a chance to enjoy the desert, culture, and beautiful landscapes
In the morning, our agency driver will pick you up from your accommodation and leave Marrakech towards Zagora. Crossing the high Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), with stops for panoramic views and take your lifetime shoots of the Berber villages. Then drive to Kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and a place where many international movies filmed including, Game of Throne and Gladiator.
After having lunch at one of the local restaurants in the Kasbah, we drive to Ouarzazate to visit the Atlas Film studio, where many popular movies have been filmed such us; Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, etc.). After that, we are going to drive to the south and cross the second pass, Tizi N’Tnifift (1.693m high), it was a route of caravans for Sahara traders coming from “Timbuktu”.
Drive through Draa Valley to reach Zagora and the dunes. there you will ride your camel and cross the dunes. You’ll have time to explore, take pictures, and watch the sunset before arriving your desert Camp. The camp has everything you will need for a cozy night. After a traditional Moroccan meal, you will have the chance to listen to Berber drums under the stars and moonlight desert sky. The overnight in the camp.
Today you ought to awaken early morning, to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise among the sand dunes. After having breakfast, you will ride your camel back to meet our driver and return to Marrakech. The first stope will be at the dry Lake Iriki, where we’ll look for fossils and Foum Zguid village for lunch. Then continue the journey along the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley and visit Kasbah of Telouet (Palace of Glaoui) in the traditional Berber village of Telouet. We will cross the Tizi n Tichka pass and arrive to Marrakech in the late afternoon. Drop you at your hotel.
This itinerary of Marrakech to Zogara Desert 2 Days Tour is just a sample of what we offer and is designed to give you an idea of the incredible experiences you can have in Morocco. We understand that every traveler is unique, and we are happy to create a fully customized itinerary tailored to your specific preferences, interests, and travel needs.
Whether you want to explore different destinations, spend more time in certain locations, or include special activities, we can design the perfect trip for you. Contact us now, and let us help you plan an unforgettable journey through the beauty and culture of Morocco!
