Do you want to experience the Sahara but only have a weekend to spare? Our 2 day Marrakech to Zagora desert camel trek tour is the perfect solution. Zagora is the most accessible desert region from the Red City, making it ideal for a quick getaway. This fast-paced, unforgettable 2 day desert tour from Marrakech takes you over the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, through the “Hollywood of Africa,” and straight to a traditional Berber camp. If you want a taste of nomadic life without spending days in a car, this Zagora desert tour is exactly what you need.
Cross the dramatic, winding roads of the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass.
Explore the ancient, cinematic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Drive through Ouarzazate, the gateway to the southern desert.
Enjoy a sunset camel trek across the rocky and sandy terrain of Zagora.
Sleep in a private tent at a traditional desert camp.
Enjoy authentic tagines, fresh bread, and Berber drumming around a campfire.
We expertly craft our Morocco tours to deliver a truly authentic and unforgettable vacation. Each travel package is completely flexible and can be personalized to fit your exact interests, dates, and travel style. Whether you want to include extra cities, change the daily pace, or focus on specific local activities, our team will adapt the route to match your exact wishes. Enjoy a one of a kind, tailor made trip to Morocco created exclusively for you.
Your private journey begins in Marrakech as you head toward the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the winding Tizi-n-Tichka Pass with its breathtaking mountain scenery. Continue to the historic village of Ait Ben Haddou and then to Ouarzazate, an oasis town located at the edge of the desert landscape.
From here, travel south toward Zagora, often considered the gateway to the Sahara. Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride lasting about an hour across the rocky and sandy desert terrain until you reach your desert camp. In the evening, savor a traditional dinner featuring tagines and fresh bread, followed by a memorable night of Berber entertainment with singing and drumming around the campfire.
Start the day early to witness the sunrise over the desert while riding back on camelback. Afterwards, head to a nearby hotel where you can freshen up before continuing the journey.
The route then takes you back toward Ait Ben Haddou, a remarkable kasbah well known as a filming location for movies such as Gladiator. After enjoying lunch in the area, drive back across the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass through the Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech where your tour concludes.
