TOUR TO THE ZAGORA DESERT IN 5 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH
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Tour to the Zagora Desert in 5 Days from Marrakech
Experience the magic of Morocco on a 5-day tour from Marrakech to the stunning Zagora Desert. This tour offers a blend of cultural exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic desert experiences. Begin in vibrant Marrakech, where you’ll dive into the bustling Medina, visit iconic landmarks like the Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, and explore the lively Jamaa El Fna square. Then, journey over the scenic Tizi’n Tichka Pass through the majestic High Atlas Mountains to reach the cinematic town of Ouarzazate. Here, you’ll tour the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular filming location for its stunning architecture and dramatic setting.
From Ouarzazate, continue to the mesmerizing Zagora Desert, passing through palm groves, lush oases, and traditional Berber villages along the way. In Zagora, embark on a camel ride across the sandy dunes to witness a beautiful desert sunset and enjoy a night under the stars in a traditional Berber camp. This adventure captures the best of Moroccan culture, landscapes, and hospitality, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the desert’s beauty and the warmth of Berber traditions. With daily departures and expert local guides, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s desert landscapes and historic sites.
Highlights:
- Marrakech: Discover the Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa El Fna, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace.
- Ouarzazate: Marvel at the Ait Ben Haddou, Cinema Museum, Movie Studios, Tizi’n Tichka Pass, and the High Atlas Mountains.
- Zagora: Experience the lush palm groves and oasis, sunset views over the desert, Berber music, camel rides, and a night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars.
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
- Welcome to Marrakech! Meet our friendly driver, who will be your guide throughout the journey.
- Day 2: Explore Marrakech
- Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a half-day sightseeing tour of The Red City with an English-speaking guide. Wander through the Medina’s vibrant markets and visit iconic sites like Jamaa El Fna, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace.
- Return to the hotel for dinner and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
- Day 3: Marrakech to Zagora
- After breakfast, journey to Ouarzazate via the scenic Tizi’n Tichka Pass, enjoying the breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, with free time for lunch.
- Continue to Zagora through picturesque oases and Berber villages. In Zagora, swap vehicles for camels and enjoy a 1.5-hour trek into the desert to witness the sunset.
- Spend the evening in a desert camp, savoring a traditional Moroccan dinner accompanied by Berber music and dance under the stars.
- Day 4: Zagora to Marrakech
- Wake up early to watch the sunrise from the dunes. After a traditional Berber breakfast, return to Zagora by camel.
- Head back to Marrakech, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, our driver will take you to your accommodation.
- Day 5: Departure
- After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your departure.
📅 Availability:
- This 5-day tour is available year-round. Book for your preferred start date.
ℹ️ What’s Included:
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation
- 3 nights in a charming hotel with breakfast
- 1 night in a beautiful desert camp with half-board
- English-speaking guide for designated activities
- Camel ride in the Zagora Desert
- Traditional Berber evening entertainment
🚫 What’s Excluded:
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou
🚐 Starting Place – Pick-Up Area: Meeting point at Café France, Riad Laarous, Jamaa Lafna main plaza.
🕒 Pick-Up Time:
To be confirmed upon booking; start on your selected date.
📝 Notes:
- Duration: 5 days
- Languages Available: English, French, Spanish
- Driver Communication: English, French, Spanish
- Things to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera.
Ready to explore the magic of the Zagora Desert? Reserve your spot today for a 5-day journey that captures the heart of Morocco!
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tourists reviews
15 reviews for TOUR TO THE ZAGORA DESERT IN 5 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH
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Caroline –
Amazing experience! I’ll repeat this all over again. We booked the 2 days 1 night tour to Zagora. Our driver, Laarbi, was great! He was very kind and helpful. The minivan was excellent; the camp in the desert was awesome! The guide guy at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou was nice as well. The berber people in the camp were really nice, and the food (dinner and breakfast) was perfect. Enjoy de camel ride at sunset and sunrise. Get ready some cash to tip everyone. It was all worth it! I recommend it!!!
Chris Brown –
The trip was amazing we had a driver his name is Hiesam. He is a good guide and took very good care of us. He was on time and was very polite with everyone. He drives very responsible and on the road he explained all the important buildings, mountains etc…. to us and answerd all our questions. Thanks you very much Hiesam and hope to see you again insha Allah
Philippe Henry –
Me and my boyfriend went to marrakesh for 6 days. It was our first time in Africa and we really wanted to visit the dessert. I think this is one of the best trips to do if you’re only staying in Marocco for a short period of time. All by all an amazing trip only downside could be the amount of time traveling by bus to get there. Luckily we had an amazing bus driver, Aziz. He was really friendly and helped us whenever needed. He also gave us access to his wifi hotspot. Which is a plus when you have to travel this much. Thank you Aziz!
Amandine –
We had the best time — the staff was so kind. Our driver, Moha was very nice and helpful! Everyone made sure that we felt welcome; we were really immersed in their culture.
Mike Robson –
We went on the trip with Lahcen and had a great time. We had the chance to visit Ati Ben Hadoo and had a great guide. The places that we were taken to for meals and rest stops were on the expensive side, but they were clean and nice so definitely well worth it. I would recommend this to anyone who wants and desert adventure!
Fayssal Benj –
We had a very Tour to the desert! One of the main reasons was our driver, he was super relaxed and drove save and carefully. If we needed something he was helpful all the time! So if you consider to go on a tour definetley ask for Lahcen as a driver!
The camp was very clean and the food was good.
If you really want to go deep in to the desert it is better to do the 3 days trip. But the location is stunning anyway!
Anna –
Loved the tour, the sunset was beautiful and the sunrise, the hospitality was amazing, with music and fire at night, the camp was well built too!!! Also the driver Moha was amazing, he put some music and took us safely to the location!! Camel ride was good too
Moss –
We had the best time in this trip with the driver mustapha jouid who was always on the time ,and a magical night in the desert and very delicious food and warm tents!!
Nadine –
Mustafa jouidi was our guide to the dessert. We had a really great time, so many beautiful views and we a great time in the camp!!
Kajsa –
Nice experience, 100% recomended. Value for money. Only issue is the long journey from Marakech-Zagora,almost 8hours, however we had a few breaks to strech our legs.
Jessy –
Good experience with Lahcen tour operator, good food and great people!, the sunset is from other world!!
Ronnie –
We booked online and had a great trip. Moha our driver picked us up from just outside our riad and along with a group of about 20 we started the trip.
We made a few comfort breaks along the drive there, as well as lunch in Ait Benhaddou which has great views around. Moha the driver was really good and we made it through the mountain roads in the large minibus which was fairly new and has A/C, very comfortable.
The camel trip was good fun and although you start at a roadside, you end up in a camp near a dune. The camp has running hot water and flushing toilets and showers, and we had a large tent to ourselves with a proper bed with sheets and blankets, it was pretty warm. You have mint tea on arrival and then sit down to a 3 course dinner before the local guides start a fire and play some Berber music to end the night.
Breakfast was a mix of bread, pancakes, boiled eggs and croissants, with tea and coffee. We watched the sun rise, then headed back on the camels a shorter route back to the van and the return trip to Marrakech.
All in, a very fun trip with a good group of people. Everyone spoke good English and French and we were surprised at how good the camp was after reading some desert trip reviews online.
Be prepared with some cash for some tips for the guides and lunch stops along the way and water, which they also sell at the camp.
Doa –
moha was an excellent driver. very trustworthy and kind. tour was amazing and I can recommend it to everybody!
Harley –
Moha was amazing very patient, spoke both English and French. Very kind guy, made us all feel safe and welcomed. I recommend his services.
Cezar –
It was a very nice trip on Sahara desert.
The driver, Hicham Damou, was on time to pick up us from our hotel. He spoke english perfectly and he drove safely. He also explained us too many things about Morocco.
Everything was perfect in the camp: the guides, the food, the show… It’s important to wear winter clothes becaouse the night in the tent is freezing.
The sunset and the sunrise were amazing!