Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience life in the desert on a 2-day private tour from Marrakech to Zagora in the Draa River valley. Spend the night at a Berber camp and watch the sunrise on an early morning camel ride.
Highlights
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Spend the night in a Berber tent
• Explore the Atlas Studios film-making facilities at Ouarzazate
• Experience the warm hospitality of the locals
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Experience life in the desert on a 2-day private tour from Marrakech to Zagora in the Draa River valley. Spend the night at a Berber camp and watch the sunrise on an early morning camel ride.
Highlights
• Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Spend the night in a Berber tent
• Explore the Atlas Studios film-making facilities at Ouarzazate
• Experience the warm hospitality of the locals
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Discover the beauty of south Morocco on a 2-day tour to the Zagora Desert from Marrakech. Take part in traditional activities and cross the dunes on camel back. Sleep in a typical Berber tent and visit ancient kasbahs.
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi n’Tichka Pass and journey through Berber villages. Arrive at the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site where many famous movies were shot.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
Continue through the Draa River valley and stop in Agdz to get in touch with nature. Upon arrival at Zagora, learn how to ride a camel and settle into your Berber tent before dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a desert camp in Zagora
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
Go for an early morning and take a delicious breakfast. Enjoy the nice weather and experience a camel ride and watch the sunrise.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Then, head to the “Hollywood of Morocco” at Ouarzazate and visit Atlas Studios. Explore the Taourirt Kasbah in the former residence of the Glaoui family who ruled the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass en route back to Marrakech.
Duration: 25 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
