The shortest way to sleep in the desert from Marrakech: kasbahs, the Draa valley and a night in a camp near Zagora.
Short on time? In two days you cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou and follow the palm groves of the Draa valley to the desert of Zagora.
The dunes here are smaller than in Merzouga, but the camel ride, the camp and the night sky make it a real desert experience.
If you only have two days, Zagora is the closest desert with dunes and camels that you can reach from Marrakech. The dunes are smaller than in Merzouga, but the journey through the Draa valley, with its kasbahs and endless palm groves, is one of the most beautiful in the south.
It is a good choice for families and for travellers who prefer fewer hours in the car while still enjoying a real night in the desert.
Over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, then the Draa valley to Zagora. Camel ride to the camp, dinner and drums by the fire.
Over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass and a visit of Ait Ben Haddou, then south through the Anti-Atlas to Agdz and the Draa valley, the longest palm grove of Morocco, dotted with kasbahs like Tamnougalt. In Zagora a camel ride takes you to the camp among the dunes for dinner and the night.
Sunrise in the desert, breakfast and the drive back across the High Atlas to Marrakech.
After sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp, you ride back and drive north up the Draa valley and over the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate. After lunch you cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.
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