From Marrakeck to Zagoura back to Marrakech
Embark on a captivating 2-day, 1-night journey from Marrakech to Zagora, and back to Marrakech. Your adventure begins with a picturesque drive through the High Atlas Mountains, offering stunning views of the lush mountain foothills. You'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, known for its Hollywood movie connections, and soak in breathtaking natural beauty from its highest hill.
In Ouarzazate, the "African Hollywood," you'll visit Kasbah Taourirt and enjoy a delightful lunch. Travel through the enchanting Draa Valley's oases, stretching 180 kilometers.
In Zagora, ride camels to a nomadic desert camp, where you'll savor a hot meal and local music before spending the night in tents. Day two begins with a sunrise spectacle, a traditional Berber breakfast, and a camel ride back to your vehicles. Your return journey takes you through Ouarzazate, then across the High Atlas Mountains, bringing you back to Marrakech by 5 pm, concluding this memorable 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour.
Itinerary
To kick off our journey, we'll traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, providing breathtaking views of the green mountain foothills. Our first stop is the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its appearances in numerous Hollywood movies. Those who appreciate natural beauty will be awed by the stunning vistas from the highest hill. Afterward, we'll visit Ouarzazate, often referred to as the "African Hollywood," to explore Kasbah Taourirt and have lunch. Following that, our route takes us through the lush oases of Draa Valley, stretching over 180 kilometers. Finally, in the afternoon, we'll reach Zagora, where we'll mount camels to reach our nomadic desert camp. Before bedding down in tents, we'll savor a hot meal and savor some local music.
On the second day of our 2-day Zagora desert tour, you'll be roused from slumber before sunrise to witness the enchanting play of light as a new day dawns. We'll commence the day with a traditional Berber breakfast in the Zagora bivouacs. Following breakfast, we'll ride camels to return to our vehicles, then journey to Ouarzazate for lunch. From there, we'll cross the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech by 5 pm, concluding your 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour.
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Period
Year round
Duration
2 days/1 night
Grade
Easy