2 Days 1 Night Amazing Zagora Desert Tour From Marrakech
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Marrakech, Morocco
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
This desert tour from Marrakech packs a wide array of Moroccan experiences into one easy overnight excursion. You’ll enjoy a traditional coffee in a Berber village, take in views from Tizi n Tichka (one of the highest peaks in North Africa), see the Draa Valley, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and take a sunset camel ride into the Sahara, where you’ll spend the night at a comfortable Berber tent camp.
- Overnight excursion from Marrakech to the Sahara
- Visit a Berber village, Tizi n Tichka, the Draa Valley, and more
- Ride a camel to a Berber tent camp near Zagora
- Tour includes dinner, breakfast, and accommodation in a tent camp
What's Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for one night in berber tents
- camel tours on sunset and sunrise time
- lunch meals
- entrence fees to the historical monuments
- Local guide in ait ben haddou kasbah
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
we start picking all the customers up between 07:00 and 07:30 am from all their hotels, Riads and touristic residences in Marrakech center or about 04 km from the center of the red city but the travelers can also meet us in front of hotel Ali in the old medina of Marrakech.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech-Berber villages-Ouarzazate-draa valley-Zagora
5 Stops
1
Taddart
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Tizi n Tichka
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Ouarzazate
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Draa Valley
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Zagora
14 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: one night under berber tents in Zagora.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Zagora-Ait ben Haddou kasbah-Marrakech
1 Stop
1
Ait Ben Haddou
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair 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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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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Featured review
Sam_A
This was such a fun tour. The tour guides were great and the camel ride was amazing. Staying in the desert was definitely an experience I would recommend!!!
Reviews
4.4
based on 89 reviews
Adelina_V, Apr 2025
SCAM
FRAUD
Do not book this tour.
The tour did not take place, we waited for the pick-up in vain.
This is fraud, scam.
Sabina_D, May 2024
It's so sadly set to be just another tourist trap. The idea for the trip is so nice as a night in a desert in berber's tent with dinner and sightseeings on the way....but in fact you are forced to eat in overpriced restaurant where they rush and don't even cook well, you are given a dinner as chicken tajine even if specified and double confirmed for vegetarian meals and you ride the camel in total for less then an hour. The camp was alright, it was actually more comfortable then we expected, but the long drive with expensive lunched without a choice and the hustle is not worth the short camel ride and the little desert. To be fair with the review, our driver was a cool man you explained the route and stops and was speaking english as well as our guides in the cities and the camp.
So this trip is only good for people who want to kill the time on holidays and doesn't need to eat well on the way, then it worth to book...and highly recommend to take a walk around the camp in night and try to find a spot without light polution to enjoy the night sky. (take a compass to get back right, as there are more camps next to each other).
Response from Host, May 2024
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Eva_V, Oct 2023
the trip happened as organized. our pick up taxi had a flat tyre, but even with this they organized to take us in time to the start point. the atlas crossing, the kasbah visits, the lunches were perfectly organized! The camel ride was just as long as it was comfortable at the end of a long day and at the beginning after a tent sleep. The sunrise was excelent, and we enjoyed zhe view of a nice moon set and the stars. Abdu the driver took care of us all time and drove safe.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
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Salvatore_O, Oct 2023
Very basic trip, awful accomodation. No sheets and beds full of dust. No sand dunes to be seen anywhere. Shortest camel ride ever.
Rajan_T, Jul 2023
Genuinely had a good time on this trip, but there are several things a potential booker may want to know before pulling the trigger, as I don't believe some facts of the experience are well documented.
1. It is a 6 hour car ride to the desert - one way. That means 6 hours on the first day and another 6 on the second.
2. Bring at least 400 moroccan dirham per person on the trip. On the car ride there you stop at 2 lunch places (which are likely overpriced for being in Morocco) that don't take card. Expect to spend 130 dirham ($13 USD) per person for each meal. There are additional stops at berber/ancient Moroccan areas, to which a small (but not card friendly) entrance fee is required. Additionally, all your guide frequently ask for tips. Finally, also bring some small change coins, as almost every bathroom on the experience required a small donation to use.
3. Bring lots of water and be prepared to buy more. My friend and I brought 2 liters each on the trip, and still ended up buying another 3 each. Luckily there are places to stop and get more.
If you've made it this far, then I'll also say that the camp experience was really great. We had yummy Moroccan food and tea, got to sit out under the best stars I've ever seen in my life, have a fun drum circle with traditional Moroccan instruments, and (weather permitting) sleep under the stars. And while camel riding isn't for me, it certainly was a cool experience.
The biggest problem was definitely the lengthy car ride.
Sam_A, Jun 2023
This was such a fun tour. The tour guides were great and the camel ride was amazing. Staying in the desert was definitely an experience I would recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you so much 💓
Albert_C, Jun 2023
Even the trip was a bit long my son loved the camel trip and and seeing a bit of desert for first time
Response from Host, Jun 2023
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Fabio_S, Mar 2023
The trip toward Zagora is really amazing. The trip is very long but the landscape is really fabulous.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
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Maria_M, Oct 2022
Nice Trip with so nice people! It‘s really worth it! Sundowner, Kamels an food are really good. We really enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much
Anne_D, Jul 2022
It was a great experience but the distance was way too much we should have researched it better we didn’t realise how far away it was and how much time was spent in the bus, but glad we done it, in hindsight we would have booked a trip which was closer to the desert or went from a different city
Nikolaj_K, Apr 2022
Most magical trip I've had, it's hard to describe with words. The guides were phenomenal, and laying in the darkness of the desert and looking up unto the stars was magical.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you so much
Laura_C, Jul 2024
Es una excursión muy completa, ves varios pueblos y haces km en furgoneta.
El campamento es una pasada y son súper amables.
A tener en cuenta: llevar bastante efectivo ya que hace mucha calor y se tiene que comprar mucha agua (recomendamos botellas pequeñas y llevar un termo que mantenga el frío).
La única pega que diríamos es que en el campamento en la cena no incluyen en el agua y tienes que comprarla.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
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sadamal_j, Apr 2024
Sembrava tutto organizzato in modo da “sponsorizzare” determinate attività locali ad ogni tappa. Il gruppo è stato diviso casualmente in due la sera della notte del deserto, una parte nel campo standard (no acqua corrente, no doccia e il gabinetto era la turca) e l’altra in quello di lusso. Il gruppo che è stato nel campo di lusso è rimasto molto soddisfatto. Le dune hanno relativamente il loro impatto scenico ma sembrano artificiali. Inoltre la notte uno dei “berberi”, se così può essere definito, è stato molto importuno con una delle ragazze. Ciliegina sulla torta ti forzano a dare a una lauta mancia di 150/200 dirham.
Ilona_d, Nov 2023
Echt een dikke vette aanrader. Wat een beleving. Neem wel voldoende water mee want in het kamp krijg je niet tot minimaal.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
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alain_f, Aug 2023
On n’a été déçu comme tous le groupe c’est pas vraiment dans le désert photo plus ou moin mensongère on n’était à 300 mètre de la route deux trois petite dune de sable histoire de dire le transport très bien mais très très longs arrivé pas accueillant repas vite servis le petit déjeuner pain sec
BEATRIZ_P, Aug 2023
1° Desinformación Absoluta: por mucho que preguntáramos, nunca nos decían hacia donde íbamos, cuanto tiempo íbamos a estar o si necesitábamos comprar agua para proseguir el viaje.
2° El conductor del autobús era demasiado temerario. Carreteras de montaña en obras y el adelantando entre dos coches que iban en dirección contraria. (3 coches en una carretera de dos).
3° Experiencia en el desierto:
3.1: Las haimas que te venden que están en el desierto, están en un descampado al lado de una carretera y con dos pueblos a la vista a menos de 20 min andando.
3.2: La cena: Dicen que la cena está incluida en el viaje, pero no te dicen que el agua de la misma no. Tenías que pagar a mayores las botellas de agua en el campamento a un precio desorbitado. (Y como hemos comentado antes, no te lo avisaban para que pudieras llevar tu propia agua)
3.3 El desayuno. El pan del día anterior que sobró de la cena, nos lo pusieron al siguiente día. (Se notaban los que aún estaban mordidos)
3.4 La actitud de los responsables del campamento fue pésima: Burlas constantes, no contestaban a nuestras dudas más básicas y se reían de nosotros. No daban confianza y te sentías como un instruso que está estorbando y que tienen ganas de que se vaya.
Santiago_I, May 2023
La experiencia y el viaje son increíbles y recomendables por un buen precio.
Comidas no se incluyen y se para en carretera en restaurantes de conocidos del guía que te cobran caro para calidad justita. Propinas por respirar. Aún así, recomiendo la experiencia 100%
Response from Host, May 2023
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Gleise_M, Feb 2023
Super expérience dans le désert de Zagora. Un peu de routes mais cela en vaut la chandelle.
C’est le moyen de visiter les profondeurs du Maroc et sa campagnes et de sortir quelques jours de l’activité bruyante de Marrakech
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Merci beaucoup
David_R, Feb 2023
Il fait très froid la nuit en février néanmoins expérience très sympathique.
Prévoir bouteille d'eau qui ne sont pas inclus dans l'offre.
LauraFernanda_A, Jan 2023
El tour es muy completo e incluye paradas para baño, comidas y las del tour para conocer los principales lugares. En todos piden propina. El desierto tiene dunas pequeñas y el paseo en camello es muy divertido. Lo recomendaría también para personas con movilidad reducida. Es muy bueno!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
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Filippo_R, Aug 2022
Tutto perfetto e interessante, il viaggio in Van è lungo ma ne vale la pena. La notte nel deserto è un’esperienza che consiglio a tutti
Response from Host, Aug 2022
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Christoph_F, Jan 2020
Ich habe diese Tour im Jänner gemacht und sie ist schon ihr Geld wert, wenn man mal in die Sahara möchte. Die Abholung vom Hostel in Marrakesch war zwischen 7 und 7:30 Uhr am morgen und man wurde zu einem Kleinbus gebracht, indem wir dann ca. 1 Stunde bis zur Abfahrt warten mussten. Der Fahrer des Kleinbuses war freundlich, allerdings fuhr er sehr schnell. Die Zwischenstops beim Cafe und die anderen folgenden Stops zum Fotomachen waren leider sehr kurz, nur ca.5 Minuten jeweils. Angekommen in Aït-Ben-Haddou wartete ein Tourguide, der leider nicht im Preis inkludiert ist. 70 Dirham für den Tourguide musste man fürs besichtigen der Stadt bezahlen. Sie Stadt war sehr schön und war Drehort von mehreren Filmen. Die Dauer der Tour war ca.30-45 Minuten und vor Tourende kamen wir noch an einem Stand vorbei, an dem wir ein Turbantuch kaufen sollten, Kosten zwischen 50 Dirham und 150 Dirham, wobei das Tuch mit 50 Dirham abfärbt und nicht gekauft werden sollte. Wenn man einen Turban aufhaben möchte beim Kamelreiten, kann man sich ein Tuch kaufen, aber notwendig ist es nicht. Am Ende der Tour wurden wir zu einem teuren Restaurant gebracht. Preise fürs Menü waren 120 Dirham, oder man kauft sich z.B. nur eine Suppe für 40 Dirham oder was zu trinken. Die Portionen sind recht klein. Nach dem Essen, um ca. 14 Uhr, fuhren wir weiter richtung Sahara und machten einen kurzen Zwischenstopp, um aufs WC gehen zu können und um Wasser 1,5 Liter um 10 Dirham oder andere Snacks kaufen zu können. Gegen 18 Uhr sind wir dann in Zagora, dem Start der Sahara angekommen, wo schon die Kamele und die Berber auf uns warteten. Das Kamelreiten zum Camp dauerte ca. 20 Minuten und wir machten ein paar Zwischenstopps zum Fotografieren beim Sonnenuntergang. Angekommen im Berbercamp in der Sahara wurden wir dann aufgeteilt, pro Zelt haben 4 Leute Platz. Der Abend am Lagerfeuer war sehr nett und das Abendessen Tajine mit Fleisch oder Vegetarisch war ganz gut. Nachts war es im Zelt sehr kalt. Am Morgen ging es dann nach einem Tee und Brot mit den Kamelen bei Sonnenaufgang ca. 20 Minuten zurück zum Bus. Zwischenstopp war das Cafe vom vortag, dann gings nach Ouarzazate wo ein "Guide" wartete, und mit dem wir 5 Minuten zu einem Haus gingen, wo wir Tee bekamen und eine kurze Teppichverkaufsvorstellung anschauen mussten. Dann ging es weiter zum Atlasstudio, wo wir ca. 10 Minuten waren zum Foto machen vor dem Eingang. Das Restaurant am 2ten Tag war etwas billiger, ab 65 Dirham pro Essen. Ende war ca.19Uhr
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