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Day 1
Marrakech - Tizi n Tichka - Kasbah ait ben haddou - Draa valley - Zagora
This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.
After crossing the Anti-Atlas, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.
Now it is time for the desert! Zagora is the last city before the real wilderness starts.
Upon arrival, you’ll meet your camel leader and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel while the sun sinks below the horizon. Just before dark, you will arrive at the Sahara Desert Camp where you can settle in your private tent. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.
Day 2
Zagora - Agdez - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel for the ride back to Zagora.
On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and sightseeing in the Kasbah Taourirt or in the movie museum. The city of Ouarzazate with its film making studios hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco».
Afterwards, we’re heading back to Marrakech over the Atlas Mountains.
Dropp off at your Accomodation in Marrakech,
End of our services .
NB: We suggest:
- Standard Tours: including Official art historian guide and accommodation in Selected 3 stars hotels and Riads, Standard desert camp at the desert
- Luxury Tours: including official art historian guide and accommodation in Selected Luxury hotel and Riads, luxury desert camp.
Maps
Take a private 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to explore the Draa Valley and ride camels in the Zagora Desert. Visit the ancient fortified kasbahs and meet the locals.
During this private excursion in the Draa Valley and the Zagora desert from Marrakech, you will explore the high mountains of the High Atlas and its stunning panoramic views, visit the Kasbahs of World Heritage, Kasaïbas ben Haddou and taourirte, will ride camels and stroll through the vast palm grove of the Dra Valley to spend a night in the desert camp under the nomad tents and the starry sky.
Good to know
Destination
Ait Ben Haddou kasbah , Ouarzazate , Zagora Desert
Departure Location
Marrakech
Return Location
Marrakech
Additional Information
Departure Time: Please arrive by 07:45 AM for a prompt departure at 08:00 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 7:00 PM.
Price includes
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
- Bottled water during the tour
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
- Half-Board accommodations in selected hotels and Riads
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast included
- Professional driver/ Guide
Price does not include
- Anything not mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Highlights :
- 2 Days Private Tour,
- Visit the cinema studios where many famous films been shot including
Game of thrones ,Galdiator,Kingdom of Heaven ,Lawrence of arabia, Jewels of the Nile and - Stroll the palm grove of Draa valley
- Camel ride
- Enjoy a Moroccan traditional romantic dinner around camp fire
- Enjoy the beautiful views of the high atlas mountains and Tizi N Tichka pass road
- Visit the world heritage Kasbahs of AIT BEN HADDOU
- Meet local people to discover the Berber culture and traditions
- Enjoy a special night in desert camp under the starry sky
Book 2 days private tour from Marrakech to explore the Draa Valley and ride camels in Zagora Desert.
On the Way we drive along the Berber Villages over the Atlas Mountain as we will Visit the ancient fortified kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou .
During this 2 days private tour excursion to the Draa Valley and the Zagora desert from Marrakech, you will explore the High Atlas and its stunning panoramic views, visit the Kasbahs of World Heritage, Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirte, ride camels and stroll through the vast palm grove of the Draa Valley to spend a night in the desert camp under the nomadic tents and the starry sky.
Take a private 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to explore the Draa Valley and ride camels in the Zagora Desert. Visit the ancient fortified kasbahs and meet the locals.
During this private excursion in the Draa Valley and the Zagora desert from Marrakech, you will explore the high mountains of the High Atlas and its stunning panoramic views, visit the Kasbahs of World Heritage, Kasaïbas ben Haddou and taourirte, will ride camels and stroll through the vast palm grove of the Dra Valley to spend a night in the desert camp under the nomad tents and the starry sky.
FES VIA DESERT
This circuit from Marrakech to Fez combines a trip to the Moroccan desert, the Merzouga and the High Atlas to Ouarzazate and the camp in the desert Merzouga, a camel ride in the desert, then the crossing of the Mi-Atlas until in Ifrane and Fez. Explore the south-east of Morocco during this 3-day excursion in the Marrakech desert at the FEZ, discover the UNESCO World Heritage fortified kasbahs, the great Dadès canyons and the Toudra gorges, climb to the back Camel to the desert camp and enjoy a traditional dinner at the camp watching the stars. Take a camel ride to admire the sunset over the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
3 Days
More than 1
2+
IMPERIAL CITIES
Morocco has had a long history of Berbers, Roman invasions, Islamic conquests and European colonization, all of which have left their mark on its food, architecture and traditions.
The dilapidated orange trees of Rabat, the palace of Meknes, so great that lived a hundred princesses, the medieval streets of Fez, the mosque of Casablanca, the vagaries of Marrakech, the Kasbahs of Unesco in Ouarzazate, the palm groves unforgettable night in the desert under the stars, camel ride; the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with small villages and large dunes of the Sahara Desert.
8 Days
More than 1
2+
GRAND TOUR
Discover Morocco, its cultural richness and the splendor of its imperial cities, travel the coasts, the imperial cities, the mountains and the desert in an authentic tour of Morocco.
The whole history of Morocco is inscribed on the walls of the four cities of the circuit of the imperial cities: Marrakech and the Jemaa El Fna square, Fez and the fountain Nejjarine, Meknes and Bab El Mansour, Rabat and the mausoleum Mohammed V, also Volubilis and Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, all classified as World Heritage by Unesco. As you stroll through the souks and labyrinthine markets of Marrakech or Fez, your senses are awakened by the sound of the professionals at work, the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of carpets, scarves and leather tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with small villages and large dunes of the Sahara Desert.
15 Days
More than 1
2+
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