From Marrakech 2 Day Zagora Desert Camp Trip

From Marrakech 2 Day Zagora Desert Camp Trip

Experience life for a Berber nomad and head to the heart of the Atlas Mountains on a 2-day trip from Marrakesh. Discover the Moroccan Sahara and see Berber kasbahs, ksours and camels.

Highlights

• Experience the life of a Berber at a camp in the Sahara desert
• Admire spectacular landscapes between Marrakech and Ouarzazate
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou

Full description

Day 1 : Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora

After getting picked up in Marrakech, head to Zagora. Your first stop will be Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Discover this impressive UNESCO World Heritage site, a fortified village where only five families remain today. Next, head to the Draa Valley, where you can admire endless ksour (fortified tribal villages) and kasbahs (fortified homes for tribal rulers).

At the end of the day, reach Zagora and watch the sunset on a 1-hour camel ride. To finish, enjoy an excellent dinner at a campsite in the Zagora dunes.

 

 Day 2 : Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakesh

Rise early to enjoy the magical sunrise in the dunes before sitting down for breakfast. Take a camel ride back to the starting point to begin your journey back to Marrakesh. Make a stop at Ouarzazate, aka the door of the desert, to see the Kasbah Taourirt, a citadel set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, before getting dropped off in Marrakech.

 

What’s Included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
•  English-speaking driver
•  Fuel, tolls and associated expenses
•  Overnight stay in desert camp
•  Local Guide for ait Visite ait Ben Haddou
•  Dinner and breakfast

What’s Non Included

•  Lunch and Water and Soft drinks
•  Entrance fees to the monuments
•  Gratuities
•  Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
• A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing
• Please note: due to the long distances, approximately 8 hours will be spent driving each day Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers