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Package · 2 days / 1 night
2-Day Shared Desert Trip from Marrakech to Zagora
2 days · 1 night · Ait Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Camel ride · Desert camp
A shared 2-day / 1-night desert trip from Marrakech to Zagora for €60 / MAD 600 per person, leaving at 07:30. It includes transport, hotel pickup, a guide at Aït Ben Haddou, a 1-hour camel ride, a night in a Berber camp, dinner and breakfast; lunches are extra. Zagora is not Merzouga: its dunes are smaller than Erg Chebbi, and you trade dune size for one night instead of two. Climb the Tizi n'Tichka pass, spend the morning in UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide, visit Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, then continue south to Zagora for a sunset camel ride and a night in a Berber desert camp under the stars. Wake up to sunrise over the dunes and return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate.
Tour facts and price basis
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night |
|---|---|
| Price | €60 / MAD 600 per person |
| Booking type | Shared |
| Dunes | Zagora's dunes are smaller than Merzouga's Erg Chebbi; you trade dune size for one night instead of two |
| Camp | Traditional Berber camp with private sleeping tents, shared dining tent and simple shared toilets |
| Payment | Payment timing and any supplier deposit are confirmed in writing before booking. |
| Reply time | We usually reply within 30 minutes on WhatsApp during operating hours. |
- Availability
- Message us your date — we confirm it in writing before you pay
- Payment
- Payment timing and any supplier deposit are confirmed in writing before booking.
- Cancellation
- Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund of any advance payment. Later changes are handled under the written booking terms.
- Not included
- Lunches on both days (about 100–150 MAD each); Drinks; Tips
- Dunes
- Zagora's dunes are smaller than Merzouga's Erg Chebbi; you trade dune size for one night instead of two
Next confirmed shared departures
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A shared 2-day / 1-night desert trip from Marrakech to Zagora for €60 / MAD 600 per person, leaving at 07:30. It includes transport, hotel pickup, a guide at Aït Ben Haddou, a 1-hour camel ride, a night in a Berber camp, dinner and breakfast; lunches are extra. Zagora is not Merzouga: its dunes are smaller than Erg Chebbi, and you trade dune size for one night instead of two. Climb the Tizi n'Tichka pass, spend the morning in UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide, visit Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, then continue south to Zagora for a sunset camel ride and a night in a Berber desert camp under the stars. Wake up to sunrise over the dunes and return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate.
Options & Variants
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Highlights
What makes this journey special
- Depart Marrakech 07:30 — 2 days / 1 night round trip
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) through the High Atlas
- Guided visit of UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou (~2 hours)
- Stop at Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate with lunch
- 1-hour camel ride into the Zagora dunes at sunset
- Overnight in a traditional Berber camp with dinner and music
- Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at camp
- Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate the second day
Itinerary
Day by day
- 01Day 1 — Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Zagora campPickup at 07:30 from your hotel or riad. Drive south over the Tizi n'Tichka pass with panoramic photo stops. Around midday, a local guide walks you through the UNESCO ksar of Aït Ben Haddou for about 2 hours. Continue to Ouarzazate for a visit of Kasbah Taourirt and a lunch stop, then drive on through the Draa Valley palm groves to Zagora. On arrival, a 1-hour camel ride carries you into the dunes to your Berber camp — dinner, music around the fire and a night under the stars.
- 02Day 2 — Sunrise → Zagora → MarrakechWake up early for sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, then drive back north via Ouarzazate and the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon / early evening.
Inclusions
What's included & what's not
Included
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Local guide at Aït Ben Haddou
- Visit of Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate
- 1-hour camel ride into the Zagora dunes
- Overnight in a Berber desert camp
- Dinner at camp and breakfast the next morning
Not included
- Lunches on both days (about 100–150 MAD each)
- Drinks
- Tips
Is this the right fit?
Best for & honest drawbacks
Best for
- Travellers with only 2 days who still want a camel ride, a desert camp, sunset and sunrise
- Anyone who wants the lowest published price for an overnight desert trip from Marrakech
- Visitors who also want Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Taourirt on the way
Reconsider if
- You want the tall Erg Chebbi dunes from the photos — the 3-day shared Merzouga tour from €70 goes there
- You dislike long drives — both days cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass
- You want a luxury camp — this is a simple Berber bivouac
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