Private Tours

Tour Overview

Duration: 2 Days - 1 Night

Travelers: 1+ Guests

Departure City: Marrakech

Arrival City: Marrakech

Language: English, Spanish, French

Explore the stunning scenery of the southern part of Morocco by taking a 2-day desert trip from Marrakesh to Zagora. This tour takes you through the mountains, old kasbahs, and the Draa Valley before reaching the Zagora Desert. It offers a mix of real desert welcome along with a camel ride and an overnight camping experience under the stars. This brief but intense trip is perfect for those who wish to explore the deserts of Morocco in a limited time frame.

The price includes

Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Throughout the Tour

Experienced Professional Driver/Guide

Pick-up & drop-off at/from your Hotel/Riad

Overnight Stay at a Desert Camp in Zagora

Meals: 1× Breakfast, 1× Dinner

Camel Trekking to & from the Desert Camp

Bottled Water Throughout the Tour

The price excludes

Tipping & other personal expenses

Lunches & Extra Drinks

Entrance Fees

Tour Itinerary

  • 1st Day (349km): Authentic Morocco & Sahara Experience
    MARRAKESH ⤍ TAOURIRT KASBAH ⤍ DRAA VALLEY ⤍ ZAGORA

    You will begin the first day of this two-day package with a pick-up from your Marrakech hotel/riad to the authentic south of Morocco, followed by a stop at the Tizi n'Tichka Mountain Pass at 2,260 m. Next, we'll make a brief stop for a cup of coffee in the peaks of the mountains. You will be introduced to a local women's cooperative producing Argan oil and shown how to extract it from the trees and use it in cosmetics and traditional treatments. After that, we'll continue on to the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate, passing through successive mountain villages, and we'll make stops at various wonderful landscapes.

    Following our arrival at Taourirt Kasbah, it will be time for lunch before exploring the kasbah. Taourirt Kasbah is an outstanding building and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 19th century by the El Glaoui tribe. Next, you'll go to the desert camp in Zagora through the famous palm grove of the Draa Valley. Once we arrive in Zagora, you will end your day with a one-hour camel ride to the Zagora desert camp as you witness the sunset. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars, spend the night with the beat of local traditional folk songs and dancing around the campfire.

  • 2nd Day (368km): Desert Sunrise, Cinema & Historic Kasbah
    ZAGORA ⤍ CINEMA STUDIO ATLAS ⤍ AÏT BENHADDOU KASBAH ⤍ MARRAKESH

    Early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to discover the magic of a sunrise in the desert before having a typical breakfast. After that, you'll return on the back of your camel to the waiting transportation, where you will be driven back to Marrakech. On our way back, we'll have plenty of time to discover Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate. It is one of the largest film studios in the world and a popular tourist destination. Next, you'll go to the historical Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, where you will discover one of the most famous places in Morocco. Here, you will enjoy a delicious lunch before exploring the kasbah.

    Aït Benhaddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic kasbah dating back to the 11th century. It has also been used for filming various movies such as The Mummy, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Lawrence of Arabia, The Message, and the series Game of Thrones. Following Aït Benhaddou, we will make our way towards Marrakech and transfer you to your hotel/Riad.

Tour route map