Experience an unforgettable 2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech to Zagora and discover the beauty of Morocco’s desert landscapes with Excursions From Marrakech. This short yet immersive Marrakech to Zagora desert tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the magic of the Sahara in limited time.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing breathtaking mountain roads, traditional Berber villages, and picturesque valleys. As the route continues south, the scenery gradually changes while crossing the famous Draa Valley, known for its vast palm groves and ancient kasbahs. This dramatic transition leads you into the arid beauty of the Sahara Desert and onward to Zagora, often called the gateway to the desert.
Upon arrival in Zagora, the landscape opens into wide desert plains and rolling dunes, creating the perfect setting for an authentic Sahara experience. The highlight of this Zagora desert tour from Marrakech is the overnight stay in a traditional desert camp.
As the sun sets over the dunes, the desert sky fills with warm golden colors, offering a truly memorable sunset experience. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner accompanied by Berber music around the campfire. The clear Sahara night provides exceptional stargazing, allowing you to experience the peaceful silence and beauty of the desert.
After sunrise in the desert, the journey continues back toward Marrakech with additional stops along the way. Visit historic kasbahs, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, and gain insight into the culture and lifestyle of local Berber communities. This return route adds cultural depth to the adventure and completes the experience.
This 2 days Sahara desert tour from Marrakech combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty, making it one of the most popular short desert trips from the city.
We invite you to join us on this captivating 2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech to Zagora, designed to deliver an authentic desert experience in a short time frame. From the lively streets of Marrakech to the calm atmosphere of the Sahara, this tour offers stunning landscapes, cultural encounters, and unforgettable moments.
With experienced local guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully selected desert camps, Excursions From Marrakech ensures a smooth and enriching journey. From desert sunsets to peaceful nights under the stars, every moment is thoughtfully planned to create lasting memories.
What to Expect
This 2-day Sahara tour from Marrakech is a short but unforgettable desert adventure: you’ll travel across the High Atlas mountains and scenic valleys, ride a camel into the Sahara dunes, watch a sunset and sunrise over the sand, and spend a night in a traditional desert camp under the stars before returning to Marrakech
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 7:30 a.m. Drive across the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ait Benhaddou hamlet, a walled ksar with stunning Kasbahs. When you arrive at Ait Benhaddou hamlet, you can take a short walk around the fortified kasbah. After that, drive to Ouarzazate and have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, you will continue driving south and cross the second pass, Tizi N’Tnifift at 1710m, and Ait Saoun village, the former route of caravans for Sahara traders coming from “Tombouktou”. You will arrive at the first administrative center, “Agdez Village,” which marks the source of Draa Valley, with its six successive palm groves (Mezguita palmary, Fezouata…) and Kasbahs, including the famous Tamnougalt Kasbah. You will continue through lunar landscapes and Pre-Saharan pathways until you reach Zagora, a little village. You’ll ride a camel to the camp, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night in nomadic tents.
We will take a brief off-road route through the village of Mhamid to return to Marrakech after witnessing the dawn over the sand dunes and having a hearty breakfast at the camp. From there, the journey continues through the Draa Valley. We will visit Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s largest Kasbah and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for lunch before driving to Marrakech through the breathtaking scenery and bends of the Atlas Mountains.
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Luciana Bernardo
The 2 day trip from Marrakesh to the Sahara Desert was an anmzinh experience. The views along the way were absolutely beautiful, from the Atlas Mountains to the changing desert landscapes. Every stop offered something unique and scenic, making the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Morocco.