Ouarzazate & Zagora Desert 2 Day Private Tour from Marrakesh Highlights
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Drive the famous zig-zagging Tizi-n'Tichka pass and the Tizi-n'Tinififft pass02
Enjoy the calm oasis of a palm grove filled with birds and fruit trees03
Visit Ouarzazate, the sunset-colored town where many Hollywood movies have been filmed04
Visit Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara Desert05
Sleep in an Amazigh tent in the desert, or choose to stay in one of our quality handpicked riads06
Enjoy an evening in the desert, with a bonfire, musicians, and dinner under a canopy of stars07
Ride a camel through the foothills of the desert for an unforgettable experience08
An expert, local guide leads each experienceWhy we chose this tour
Our Ouarzazate & Zagora Desert 2 Day Private Tour from Marrakesh promises to be an unforgettable experience. On this two-day trip into the desert, you can explore remote towns, ride a camel through sand dunes, sleep in a Berber tent beneath the open sky, and enjoy a traditional meal and music under the stars. Experience a magical, customizable trip in your private group, alongside wonderful Moroccan guides who are committed to ensuring that you have an incredible time. The Ouarzazate & Zagora Desert 2 Day Private Tour from Marrakesh is available every day.Book With Tourist Journey
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Ouarzazate & Zagora Desert 2 Day Private Tour from Marrakesh Itinerary
Day 1 - Ouarzazate, Tamnougalt & Zagora
- You will be picked up from your hotel or Riad in Marrakech.
- Leave Marrakech towards the desert, making plenty of stops along the way.
- Drive the famous, French-engineered roads of the Tizi n’Ttichka pass. Then, zig-zag up through the High Atlas mountains to an altitude of 2260m.
- Visit Ouarzazate, famous for its orange-red buildings and kasbahs, including UNESCO world heritage site Ait Benhaddou, the location of many Hollywood (and Ouallywood) movies.
- Zig Zag your way along the Tizi-n-Tinififft pass at the height of 1,660m.
- See the town of Tamnougalt, known for its 16th-century mudbrick fortified village and date palm oasis.
- Arrive in Zagora, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. It was from this outpost, hundreds of years ago, that an expedition was launched to conquer Timbuktu. You can still view a sign near the town limits which says: “Timbouctou 52 Jours”, indicating that it will take 52 days by foot or camel to reach Timbuktu, Mali.
- Take a 45-minute camel trek out into the foothills of the Sahara desert. (For those who do want to experience the camel trek, it must be booked in advance.)
- Arrive at the traditional Amazigh camp, where you will spend an evening in the desert. Enjoy an authentic Moroccan meal, traditional music, and bonfire under a canopy of stars.
- Sleep in the desert in your luxury Berber tent or return to your Riad in Zagora. Whichever you choose, bask in the remoteness of the location. (Dinner included)
Day 2 - Agdz, Marrakesh
- After a good night’s sleep, enjoy a delicious Moroccan breakfast consisting of traditional Amazigh pancakes, bread, eggs, olive oil, jams, butter, and fresh fruit.
- Visit Agdz, a little jewel of a town located on the old caravan route that linked Marrakech with Timbuktu. It is not visited by many tourists but is known for its crafts, carvings, and basket weaving.
- Explore the beautiful Palmeraie just north of the town. This Palm Grove is filled with networks of irrigation channels and wells. It is an oasis of calm, filled with countless birds and trees growing fresh figs, pomegranates, and almonds.
- Return to Marrakech in the evening.
NB - all timings on Ouarzazate & Zagora Desert 2 Day Private Tour from Marrakesh are approximate
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Pricing
Important Details
Includes
Transportation to and from Marrakesh
Fully guided tour
Camel Trek
Overnight in a Amazigh tent in the desert or a Riad.
Meals as mentioned above
Excludes
Meals & drinks not mentioned above
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Walking shoes & comfortable clothes
Warm clothes for the night
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Essential Information
Accommodation: Desert Camp: Zagora Luxury Camp or similar ; Riad: Hotel Zagora or similar
Please let us know if you would like to stay in a Amazigh tent in the desert or in a Riad
NB all hotels can be substituted with equivalent properties according to availability.
Please inform us, if you would like to book the came ride on day 1.