2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Private & Luxury
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
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Take this Sahara Desert tour if you don’t have a long holiday in Morocco or if you prefer to spend just a short part of your Moroccan adventure on a desert trip — this is the perfect tour for you.
This is a short but adventure-packed excursion. Departing from Marrakech, you’ll travel over the stunning High Atlas Mountains and across the famous Tichka Pass to the Draa Valley in the south.
Enjoy breathtaking views from the mountain heights, with stops along the way to capture memorable photos of Berber villages and lush valleys. You'll also visit two of Morocco’s most iconic Berber fortresses — Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbahs — and explore Ouarzazate’s famous film studios, where you can photograph real movie sets.
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What’s included
- Camel ride Back & forth to the camp (If picked as option)
- Mini bottled water in the van
- Expert English speaking driver
- 1 Overnight at your luxury camp (If picked as option)
- Private & Luxury A/C Mercedes Van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner x1 (If picked as option)
- Breakfast x1 (If picked as option)
- Atlas film studio guided tour + Entrance fee (If picked as option)
- Ait Ben Haddou guided tour (If picked as option)
Not included
- Activities such as ATV ride
- Drinks during dinner
- Lunches
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Marrakech -Tizi N’tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Agdz - Draa Valley Zagora.
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Translated from Berber Language to English as (The Pass of Tichka) It is located at the High Atlas Mountain range with an Altitude of (2260 m - 7414 ft) As a road it is considered the highest mountain pass in Morocco, or highest road point. It offers a stunning view over the north version with its Berber villages due to its location and height. We'll be stopping here to to take some panorama pictures in interested.
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Telouat Berber Village is used to be the passage of the merchant caravans, which connected the desert with the large cities situated on the other side of the Atlas, and the proximity of the salt mines, made the wealth of the Pashas inhabiting Telouet. The current kasbah was built starting in 1860 by Mohammed Ibiyet, the head of the Glaoui clan in the High Atlas. Construction took 5 years and is said to have involved some 300 craftsmen brought from many parts of Morocco, including Fes. In later years, the kasbah continued to be expanded as the family grew in power and wealth.
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Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah or (Berber Citadel/Fortress) where we will stop for lunch and then a guided visit of the Kasbah afterwards. It is so unique as it had become a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, which makes it the only Kasbah that it is still in its origins. Lots of American popular movies had been shot here, like The Gladiator, Asterix Obelix, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Jewel of the Nile, The last temptation of Christ and many more.
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Agdz, also spelled Agdez, is located about 65 kilometers south of Ouarzazate, Agdz, which means in the Berber Language "resting place," is located along the old caravan route linking Marrakech to Timbuktu, and played an important role in the exchange of goods across the Sahara. It is also know for it's large amazing Palm Oasis.
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We reach our final destination of the first day, ride your camels for about 40min to get you to your camp site to enjoy a delicious dinner at your luxury camp together with Berber men playing music under the stars.
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Overnight at your Riad in Dades valley
- 8
Zagora - Agdz - Ouarzazate - Telouat - Tizi N'Tichka - Marrakech
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In this morning just before we leave Zagora city, we will make sure to make an important stop at the Draa Valley grove, to admire the beauty of the largest Palm Oasis in Morocco and for taking pictures as well.
- 10
Enjoy a guided visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, a real Berber Maze where you may easily get lost without a guide. Kasbah Taourirt is a historic fortified residence complex or kasbah. It was first built in the 17th century by the Imzwarn, a powerful local family. More certainly, however, the kasbah was taken over and expanded by the Glaoui family in the 19th century.
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You may stop for an optional visit to the Atlas Corporation Studios; First Film Studio located in North Africa, the site is spread over 20 hectares and offers all necessary services and equipment for productions: exterior and interior sets, production offices, workshops, stables with trained animals and accommodation in the Oscar Hotel. Perfect for business events or festive evenings, the studios is open daily for visitors that will discover Tibetan Temple, Egyptian palaces, Kasbahs and other unusual environments
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Arabic, Italian, and French
- Start times
- 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We can always pick our clients up from their accommodation Hotels & Riads in Marrakech as long as the vehicles have access to the area.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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44 Rue des Banques
- Address
- 44 Rue des Banques, Marrakech Marrakech, 40000, MA
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 31.62652, -7.98721
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Arabic, Italian, and French
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at 44 Rue des Banques, Marrakech Marrakech, 40000, MA.
From AED 392 per person








