Two days is all it takes to trade Marrakech for the Sahara and back. Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka, pause at the fortified walls of Ait Benhaddou, then follow the Draa Valley's palm groves south to Zagora - gateway to the dunes.
By sunset you're on a camel, riding into a private desert camp under a sky full of stars; by the next evening, you're back in the city. Short on time, long on Sahara.
Day one crosses the Atlas Mountains and the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou before the Draa Valley opens onto Zagora, where a camel trek carries you into the dunes for a night in a luxury desert camp. Day two returns the same way, with a stop in the village of Agdez, arriving back in Marrakech by evening.
What's included:
Not included: meals not listed above, gratuities, and the optional guided tour of Ait Benhaddou.
• Begin your private desert experience with a smooth private pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech or Marrakech's airport and set off on a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (Elevation: 2205 m), capturing breathtaking panoramic views.
• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a historic fortress renowned for its stunning kasbahs and as a backdrop for numerous Hollywood films.
• Explore Ouarzazate, often called the "Hollywood of Africa," and delve into its cinematic history and unique architecture.
• Journey through the picturesque Draa Valley, a lush oasis characterized by palm groves and traditional Berber villages.
• Arrive in Zagora, the gateway to the Desert, and prepare for a memorable experience.
• Embark on a mesmerizing camel trek into the heart of the desert, witnessing a captivating sunset over the golden dunes.
• Settle into a luxurious desert camp, savor a delicious Moroccan dinner, and enjoy Berber music under a canopy of stars
• Wake up early to witness the serene beauty of the Desert sunrise, a truly magical moment.
• Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the camp, savoring the tranquility of the desert morning.
• Mount your camel for a return trek to Zagora town, enjoying the vastness of the desert landscape.
• Explore Agdez, a charming village known for its traditional architecture and local markets, offering a glimpse into authentic Moroccan life.
• Begin your return journey to Marrakech, retracing your route through the High Atlas Mountains, with opportunities for photo stops and breaks along the way.
• Conclude your desert adventure upon arrival in Marrakech, filled with lasting memories of the Sahara's beauty and magic.
