3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Zagora Dunes & Camel Trek
🌍 Tour Overview
The 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Zagora Dunes & Camel Trek is a short yet immersive Sahara experience, perfect if you want desert scenery, camel trekking, and Berber culture without traveling as far as Merzouga. The journey starts in Marrakech, crosses the High Atlas Mountains, visits historic kasbahs, and follows the palm filled Draa Valley to the Zagora dunes.
Highlights include a sunset camel trek, a night in a Berber desert camp, traditional dinner, music, and a peaceful starry sky.
ℹ️ Tour Info
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Departure: 08:00 AM
- Start: Marrakech
- End: Marrakech
- Type: Private or small group
⭐ Tour Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n Tichka
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
- Explore Ouarzazate and Taourirt Kasbah
- Scenic drive through the Draa Valley palm oasis
- Sunset camel trek on the Zagora dunes
- Overnight in a Berber desert camp
- Sunrise in the desert
🗺️ Full Itinerary
🚗 Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
Driving time: about 6 to 7 hours
Pickup from your hotel or riad. Cross the High Atlas with panoramic stops. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate for a city overview and Taourirt Kasbah.
Overnight: Hotel or riad in Ouarzazate with dinner and breakfast.
🐫 Day 2: Ouarzazate → Agdz → Draa Valley → Zagora Dunes
Driving time: about 4 to 5 hours
Drive south via Agdz into the Draa Valley, the longest palm grove in Morocco. Arrive in Zagora in the afternoon. Enjoy a sunset camel trek to the camp, followed by dinner and Berber music by the campfire.
Overnight: Berber desert camp in Zagora.
🌅 Day 3: Zagora → Tamegroute → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Driving time: about 7 to 8 hours
Sunrise and breakfast at camp. Visit Tamegroute to see green pottery and the underground kasbah. Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the Atlas Mountains.
Arrival: Late afternoon or early evening.
✅ Included
- Pickup and drop off at your accommodation
- Air conditioned transport
- Professional driver guide
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- 1 night hotel in Ouarzazate with dinner and breakfast
- 1 night desert camp in Zagora with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trekking experience
❌ Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
ℹ️ What You Should Know Before You Go
- Zagora is a rocky desert with smaller dunes than Merzouga
- Nights can be cool in winter, bring warm layers
- A small backpack is recommended for the desert night
- Long but scenic driving days
📞 Book Your Desert Tour
📱 Call or WhatsApp: +212704394672
📧 Email: contact@marrakechfabuloustravel.com
Secure payment by PayPal or bank transfer. Fast response, usually within 1 hour.
❓ FAQs
Is camel trekking included?
Yes, a sunset camel trek is included.
Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes, a vehicle transfer can be arranged.
Are tents private?
Yes, private tents are provided. Shared facilities may apply depending on camp.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes, it is family friendly.
What time do we return to Marrakech?
Late afternoon or early evening on Day 3.
