Marrakech to Zagora Tour- Marrakech Desert Tour 2 Days

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Marrakech, Morocco

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in the wonders of Zagora Desert stress-free with this 2-day tour from Marrakech that includes round-trip transport and overnight in an atmospheric desert camp. Head through the Atlas Mountains with your private driver, stopping to visit highlights like the Kasbah of Taourirt and Ait Ben Haddou on the way to and from the desert. Plus, experience Berber culture with a camel ride, traditional dinner, and overnight in a desert tent.

Stress-free round-trip transport from Marrakech to the Zagora Desert
Break up the trip to and from the desert camp by visiting landmark sights
Enjoy a camel ride, open-air dinner with live music, and a camp overnight
A private experience, customizable to your pace and interests

What's Included

Dinner
Breakfast
Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation.
comfortable air conditioned vehicle.
English speaking driver guide during the tour
Visit Ait Ben haddou Kasbah & Studio Atlas
Spending one night in desert camp in Zagora desert
Camel Ride with Sunset

Lunches and Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we pick up all travelers from their accommodation in Marrakech starting from 07h00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU - ZAGORA DESRT

1 Stop

Marrakech

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Desert Camp ( Medium Camp : Bathroom Outside ) Luxury Camp (Bathroom inside the camp)

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

DAY 2 : ZAGORA - DRAA VALLEY - TIZI-N-TICHA - MARRAKECH

1 Stop

Zagora

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 71 reviews

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Sunrise on a sand dune

Tom_H, Apr 2026

This was just a brilliant experience, covering 800km in two days... from the madness of Marrakesh, over the Atlas Mountains, and through to the edge of the desert. The camp, tent and entertainment were really great. And our guide (Taha) was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Thoroughly recommend!

Not Enough Info Upfront / Poor Communication

Samuel_W, Apr 2026

1. The photo is not accurate! You're not going to rolling sand dunes. It's a rocky, flat desert, with a small hill range. 2. It's 11 hours to get there and 10 hours back in the van!!! Do you want to spend two full days in a van full of strangers!? I got stuck with a kid throwing up in the back and obnoxiously loud ladies in the front seat blaring their choice of music. You do stop a few times; bio breaks, lunch, and tourist traps. Also, the air vents were busted so air was blasting in my face without a way to stop it or redirect it. 3. The drive through the mountains is pretty, but that's only a third of the drive. 4. The driver/guide was very nice though, not his fault this information is not shared upfront. Becuase of the reasons I share above, I know why they don't disclose this info.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few important points for future travelers. The 2-day tour from Marrakech to Zagora is clearly described as a long journey through different landscapes of Morocco, including the Atlas Mountains, valleys, and desert areas. Zagora is known for its rocky desert and palm groves, while the large rolling sand dunes are located further in Merzouga, which requires a longer trip. We always try to be transparent about this distinction. Regarding the travel time, yes, this itinerary involves long driving hours, which is standard for this destination due to the distance. We include multiple stops for rest, photos, and meals to make the journey more comfortable. As for the situation in the vehicle, we understand how shared group tours can sometimes be unpredictable depending on other travelers. However, we always aim to provide a comfortable and safe experience, and we will take your note about the air vents seriously to improve our vehicles. We do appreciate your kind words about the driver/guide — we are proud to work with professional and caring team members. Your feedback is valuable, and we will continue improving both our communication and service to ensure better experiences for future guests.

Good experience, nice...

Sarah_O, Jan 2026

Good experience, nice people. Short camel ride and comfortable bed, delicious food. Music was fun, transportation simple.

A bad experience.

AnaCecilia_F, Jul 2025

Stay in desert ok. Transportation horrible, no a/c and Van broke down múltiple times. Threatened by tour owner because I complained and asked for half a refund with Viator.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Ana Cécilia Flores Gonzalez, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that parts of your experience didn’t meet your expectations. Regarding transportation, we’d like to clarify that the vehicle experienced a mechanical issue due to an extreme heatwave — something that, while rare, can unfortunately happen despite regular maintenance. As soon as the problem occurred, we acted quickly to arrange alternative transportation so your tour could continue with minimal disruption. We were also very surprised by your comment about being threatened. Please know that at no point did anyone from our team intend to make you feel uncomfortable. Our goal was simply to resolve the situation professionally and respectfully. We always take guest feedback seriously, and we remain committed to offering safe, enjoyable, and respectful experiences to all our clients. I wish you all the best in your future travels. Warm regards, Hicham Ait Taleb Morocco Happiness Tours

Fantastic experience...

Jack_H, Mar 2025

Fantastic experience travelling to Zagora and on the edge of the Sahara desert - particular thanks to Mohammed and Hassan at the camp

Sahara, Atlas mountain tour

Cristian_L, Apr 2024

It was a life-time experience and I would highly recommend, the scenery and the wildness of the surroundings are from a movie set. I think it's the perfect trip for 2 days, the tour guide was a absolute legend 10/10 I would happily do it again....

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear friend Thank you for your review and kind words. Your happiness in Morocco is most important to us and we are very glad to hear that you left Morocco with good memories. We wish you all the best and look forward to see you again in Morocco. Best regards Morocco Happiness Tours

Zagora - door to Sahara Desert ,memorable experience

anna_s, Mar 2024

The trip on camels to the camp , dancing around the fire and wake up call at 6 am then trek uphill to see sunrise 🌅

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Nice little stay!

Marcel_D, Jan 2026

Nice little stay. Beautiful landscape. On the other hand in the camp tent no electricity at sunrise. We had to get dressed and impossible to wash while we took the luxury.

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Muy buena. Creo que se...

Natalia_G, Apr 2025

Muy buena. Creo que se preocupan por cada detalle y te hacen sentir atendida, y segura. Estas viajando a un lugar desconocido y siempre hay ansiedad de donde vas a llegar. Gracias a Taha, nuestro guia, conductor y compañero, tuvimos una experiencia maravillosa. Nos ayudo a hacer compras, nos mostro los lugares relevantes, nos hizo muy buenas recomendaciones, y nos ayudo con todas las fotos. Ya en el desierto, la experiencia es unica. Montar en camello, fue lo inicial, pero ver el atardecer y ver cuando la luna salio, y ver todas las estrellas, no hay como describir lo que sentimos. Inimaginable. Finalmente, en el campamento, fuimos muy bien atendidos, comimos rico y dormimoa muy bien!!! Las carpas estaban muy bien dotadas y muy limpias. Todo funcionaba perfecto!!! Mi familia y yo lo disfrutamos muchisimo.