The private 2-day Marrakech to Zagora desert tour is the fastest way to experience Morocco's Sahara on your own terms. In two days, you cross the High Atlas, visit UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, drive through the Draa Valley, ride a camel at sunset, sleep under the stars at a desert camp, and return to Marrakech. Your own private vehicle and driver-guide. From €105 per person.
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Two days from Marrakech through the Atlas, the Draa Valley, and into the Zagora desert. Because it's private, every stop is adjustable.
Depart Marrakech at 07:30 AM, driving southeast through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Scenic stops at Berber villages along the way — your driver knows the best viewpoints.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with a local Berber guide — the iconic fortified village and filming location for Hollywood epics. Continue to Ouarzazate for lunch.
Drive south past the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Berber village of Agdez into the Draa Valley — Morocco's longest oasis, with hundreds of thousands of date palms, fortified kasbahs, and henna plantations stretching to the horizon.
Arrive in Zagora late afternoon. Mount your camel for a sunset trek across the desert — the sky shifting from gold to deep purple as you ride to your Berber desert camp. Moroccan dinner, Tam-Tam drumming around the campfire, and a sky full of stars.
Wake early for a sunrise camel ride across the desert — the light spreading across the flat terrain as the day begins. Return to camp for a Moroccan breakfast, then meet your driver for the return journey.
Drive back through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah — a former palace complex — and optionally explore Atlas Film Studios, the "Hollywood of Africa." Lunch at leisure.
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass one final time. Arrive back in Marrakech late afternoon. Your driver drops you at your hotel or riad.
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Tour Pricing
Prices include comfortable camp (shared bathroom). Luxury ensuite camp upgrade: +€70 per person, available at booking.
| Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7–9 | 10–13 | 14–17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / person | 425€ | 235€ | 195€ | 175€ | 155€ | 135€ | 125€ | 115€ | 105€ |
Prices verified March 2026
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ Included in Your Tour
- Private AC 4×4 or van with dedicated English-speaking driver-guide — 2 full days
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Overnight at Zagora desert camp — private tent, dinner and breakfast
- Sunset camel trek (Day 1) and sunrise camel ride (Day 2)
- Campfire entertainment with Berber drumming
Not Included
- Lunches and beverages
- Luxury camp upgrade (+€70/person — ensuite tent with hot shower)
- Entrance fees and local guides (pay directly, ~€3 for Aït Ben Haddou guide)
- Tips (at your discretion)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Traveller Reviews
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"We embarked on an incredible 2-day adventure led by our guide, Mohamed. From the breathtaking Atlas Mountains to the enchanting Draa Valley and the mesmerising Zagora desert — each destination left us in awe. The camel ride in the Sahara felt incredibly special."
"Perfect for our short trip to Morocco. Only had two days to spare and this tour packed in everything — Aït Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, a sunset camel ride, and a night under the stars. Having our own vehicle meant we could stop wherever we wanted."
"Travelling with our 6-year-old, the private tour was ideal. Our driver was incredibly patient, stopped whenever she needed a break, and made the camel ride feel safe and fun. The camp dinner under the stars was magical — she still talks about it."
"Yes, Zagora is not the big dunes of Merzouga — but the Draa Valley drive was stunning, the camp was authentic, and the sunrise over the desert was unforgettable. If you only have two days, this tour delivers the essence of Morocco's desert."