Shared 2-Day Zagora Desert Trip from Marrakech

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Duration2 days / 1 night

Tour typeShared tour

GroupSmall group, max 17 travellers

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

Short on time? This two-day shared trip packs the High Atlas, a UNESCO kasbah and a camel trek into a single overnight. Departures run daily all year with no minimum group size.

Zagora's desert is mostly stony plains with small dunes – perfect for a first taste of camp life. If towering sand dunes are a must, choose a 3-day Merzouga or Erg Chigaga tour instead. Solo travellers pay €85 and get their own tent.

Highlights

Daily departures – no minimum numbers
Tizi n'Tichka pass and Aït Ben Haddou
Draa Valley palm groves
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
Tagine dinner, campfire and Berber drumming
Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate

What's included

Shared air-conditioned minibus with driver-guide
Marrakech hotel/riad pickup and drop-off
Desert camp night in a private tent with dinner and breakfast
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
Campfire entertainment

Lunches and drinks
Solo traveller rate of €85 (own tent)
Luxury camp upgrade (+€70 pp)
Optional Aït Ben Haddou guide (about €3)
Tips and travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora

Morning crossing of the High Atlas, a visit to Aït Ben Haddou and lunch in Ouarzazate. In the afternoon you follow the Draa Valley palms to Zagora and ride a camel to camp for sunset, dinner and drumming by the fire.

Day 2Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

A short sunrise camel ride and breakfast at camp. The minibus leaves around 09:00, stopping at the Taourirt Kasbah before re-crossing the Atlas to reach Marrakech in the early evening.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Marrakech hotel/riad around 07:30

End point

Marrakech, 18:00–19:00 on day 2

Frequently asked questions

Are there big dunes in Zagora?

Not really – it's a stony desert with small dunes. Choose Merzouga or Erg Chigaga for big sand seas.

How much driving is involved?

Around 7–8 hours each day, about 700 km in total.

What does a solo traveller pay?

€85, which includes a private tent.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.