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Private multi-day tour

2-Day Zagora Desert Escape from Marrakech

Short on time but dreaming of the Sahara? This two-day private escape crosses the High Atlas, stops at the clay fortress of Ait Ben Haddou and follows the date-palm oases of the Draa Valley down to the dunes of Zagora.

2 daysMarrakech → MarrakechPrivate tourFrom €140

Quick facts

Duration
2 days / 1 nights
Starts in
Marrakech
Ends in
Marrakech
Price from
€140 per person
Tour type
Private – only your group
Driver languages
English, French, Spanish (others on request)
Best season
Spring and autumn
Pick-up
Your hotel, riad or airport

Overview

Short on time but dreaming of the Sahara? This two-day private escape crosses the High Atlas, stops at the clay fortress of Ait Ben Haddou and follows the date-palm oases of the Draa Valley down to the dunes of Zagora. You ride a camel at golden hour, eat dinner beside the campfire and sleep in a comfortable tented camp before driving back to Marrakech the next afternoon.

Highlights

  • Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 m
  • Walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Follow the palm groves of the Draa Valley
  • Sunset camel ride and a night in a desert camp

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora dunes

    Morning pick-up at your riad and a scenic climb over the High Atlas. Lunch stop near Ait Ben Haddou, then on through Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley palm groves. Camels are waiting at the edge of the dunes for a sunset ride to camp, where dinner is served under the stars.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Zagora sunrise – Agdez – Marrakech

    Wake early to watch the sun rise over the sand, enjoy breakfast in camp and ride back to the vehicle. Return north via the kasbahs of Agdez and the Atlas mountain road, arriving in Marrakech in the early evening.

What is included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and multilingual driver
  • Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
  • 1 night in a comfortable desert camp in Zagora
  • Dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 2
  • Camel ride in the Zagora dunes
  • Bottled water on board

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou (optional)
  • Tips

Good to know

  • The itinerary is fully flexible – add a night, skip a stop or change the start city.
  • Desert camps have private tents with beds and bathrooms; bring a warm layer for the evening.
  • Hotels are chosen for comfort and character; upgrades to 5-star or boutique riads are available.
  • A deposit is only requested once you are happy with the final plan and price.
Planning a longer trip? Our partner agency publishes a detailed version of this route – see the 2-day Zagora camel trek itinerary on My Morocco Tours.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2-Day Zagora Desert Escape from Marrakech private?

Yes. You travel only with your own group in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver. There are no shared seats or fixed group departures.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts in Marrakech and ends in Marrakech. We collect you at your hotel, riad, airport or train station and can adapt the start point on request.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from €140 per person. The final price depends on group size, travel dates and the level of accommodation you choose – we confirm a fixed price before you book.

When is the best time to do this trip?

The most pleasant months are March–May and September–November (desert nights are cold from December to February). Summer is possible with early starts and air-conditioned vehicles.

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