Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora
Stop At: Atlas Mountains View, Marrakech Morocco
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation at 7H AM in Marrakech, hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan and head out of the city toward the High Atlas Mountains to begin your tour. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through traditional Berber villages where local shepherds herd their flocks, and enjoy panoramic views of Morocco’s open countryside.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45122 Morocco
Stop for refreshments at a local cafe (own expense) before heading on to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a famous film production location. Enjoy free time to visit the site, or hire a local guide (own expense) to explore in greater detail.
Just after midday, continue on to Ouarzazate. Perhaps visit Taourirte Kasbah, where people from the Atlas, Drâa and Dadès Valleys have traded and socialized for centuries.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
You will have a stop here with us to rest before continuing the rest of the road.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
back to Marrakech with short stop for lunch at some local restaurant ;you will arrived to Marrakech around 7H pm
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Desert camp
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Stop At: Zagora Markets, N12, Zagora 47900 Morocco
Take an early stroll and enjoy beautiful views of the desert sunrise (optional) then, following breakfast at the camp, ride your camel back to Zagora and meet your driver to begin your return journey to Marrakech.
Stop on route for refreshment in Agdz (own expense) and relax at your leisure, then continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch (own expense) and more free time. Visit Taourirte Kasbah (if you weren't able to the previous day) and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient Moroccan meeting place.
In the afternoon, hop back aboard your vehicle for the final journey across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
For this step, you will take the road back to Marrakech after a wonderful time in the Moroccan desert tour.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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1: صيدلية باب دكالة, زنقة بوطويل، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
2: Bab Aylan, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
3: Riad Laarous, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
4: Place mellah, J297+XR, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
5: PLACE EL MOUKEF, J2M8+2C4, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
6: Hôtel Tazi, 79 Pass. Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
7: Hôtel Restaurant Café de France, J2G7+G2G jamaa el-fnna، Rue des Banques, مراكش 40000, Morocco
8: Kasbah Mosque, 23 Rue de La Kasbah, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
9: اعدادية عبد المومن, J2P8+GHR, Av. Antaki, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
10: Collège Mohamed 5, J2M5+M98, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
11: المقهى الكبير للبريد, Angle Boulevard El Mansour Eddahbi et Avenue Imam، Marrakech 40000, Morocco
12: مرآب باب تغزوت, Parking Bab taghzout،, J2Q5+2MQ, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
13: Dar Moha, 81 Rue Dar el Bacha, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
Directions: Hotel pickup is available from hotels and riads located in central Marrakech. Please be sure to advise your hotel details at the time of reconfirmation to arrange your pickup time. If your riad is inside the Medina, you will be asked to make your way to the nearest place accessible to vehicles, which may involve a short walk.
07:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing
Stroller accessible
Please note: due to the long distances, approximately 8 hours will be spent driving each day
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Sarah_O
Plus points
- The trip is very well organised
- Youssef our driver was polite, friendly, accommodating and got us there and back safely
- The scenery is great - from tiny settlements to mountains to desert
- The desert camp was amazing, and we really enjoyed it
- We chose the luxury camp and it was like a very good hotel room. We were really impressed with it.
- The camp was beautifully set out with many nice seating areas and a restaurant tent
- The camp people and the camel drivers Mohammed and Ali were very friendly and helpful and chatty
- Dinner was very, very good
- The camel ride was fantastic. Definitely my best ever
- The camels looked very well treated
- The van was comfortable and air-conditioned
- There are lots of stops en route
- Ait Ben Haddou is a great place to visit
- We liked the music, drumming and bonfire in the evening
- Overall, it was an amazing experience and definitely exceeded my expectations
Improvements
- I would have much preferred to have a guide as there was no interpretation whatsoever so we were in the van for about seven hours a day with no commentary. This is great if you can amuse yourself but having an extra guide would’ve been brilliant. I wanted to learn about Burber culture and the history of the area. I’m sure there’s a lot of interesting facts to share.
- I would’ve much preferred to stop in towns for lunch rather than at roadside restaurants with little character.
- We stopped in Oazaxate for only 15 minutes. Youssef kindly agreed to extend the time we had by another 15 minutes so we could nip into the old town which looked amazing.
- Youssef also agreed to add add one unscheduled five minute stop so we could see an amazing view. Otherwise, it would have just been driving on day 2. The program needs changing for day 2 so it doesn’t just feel like transportation but feels more like sightseeing.
- The coffee stops were very limited with just packets of crisps and chocolate etc . Why not stop somewhere with proper Moroccan food?
- Finally, I would have appreciated some fresh fruit and yoghurt - a more healthy breakfast and not just pastries in the camp.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : Raff1508
Amazing trip, great experience, you must put this on your bucket list, our driver yousef explained everything nicely to us and what a great person he is.. definitely definitely recommend this tour.
Well done everyone
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : George_P
Great experience from Marrakesh for a 2 days trip.
The only downside is the time on road, quite long. Return is around 5-7 PM the next day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : lorenzogW8506PA
Great experience in Sahara desert, Rarhib was a great driver and guide, so kind, funny and professional! Such a great trip, amazing places and atmosphere.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Zo_L
My friends and I had an amazing two-day desert trip with Abdelaali. He made sure we had an incredible time, taking care of every detail. Abdelaali's friendly nature made the trip unforgettable. From camel rides to stunning sunsets, it was an adventure we'll never forget. If you're thinking about a desert excursion, go with Abdelaali. It's totally worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Gavin_P
We had an amazing 2 day trip to the Zagora desert. It was an experience like no other and would recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech. We loved our camel ride during the sunset and the morning sunrise.
Our driver, Abdelaali, was excellent, really friendly and chatty and gave us extra information about the cities we passed. He knew good locations to stop and take pictures of the beautiful scenery. The car was comfortable for the long drive and there were regular stops along the way for refreshments and bathroom breaks.
I would recommend bringing an additional 600MAD (€60) cash for the 2 day trip for 2 people as lunch is around 130MAD per person each day (not including refreshments along the way like water/coffee/snacks) you have to pay for the tour guides (30-80MAD) and at some places they do not take card payments. The prices felt very reasonable and would be good to have extra cash as tips. If you would like to buy a good quality head scarf for the desert, that's an additional 230MAD each which we did purchase with card. We would also recommend getting 1.5L bottle of water at your last stop as it is difficult to get at the camp.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Keppetje
Ando Travel is simply the best!! I work together for more than 10 years and no remark to make.Good drivers, strong prices and comfortable mini-busses(Mercedes Sprinter).
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : niamhyf2024
Amazing experience overall. Not only our driver and tour guides, but everyone we met in Morocco was exceptionally nice. Our driver Houssein was excellent and made sure we were consistently comfortable (as well as the first ones at the camp!). Insanely worth it for the price, extras were lunch, souvenirs, etc.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : B8039MAjuliah
This must be on your bucket list!!! A phenomenal experience I will cherish forever. You must ask for Houssein I'd hammou as your tour guide. He was so kind, hospitable, knowledgeable and professional. He planned our tour so expertly that we reached camp site well in time for the most wonderful sunset. A very well run, organised and efficient tour by a reputable agency. Exactly as the tour description and as a single female travelling alone I felt 100% safe at all times.
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Posted On : 2024-02-23
Posted By : karimeO5807CB
It's a nice trip with a nice chauffeur I enjoyed it so much especially with nice people I met, the weather was cool, an unforgettable experience
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Posted On : 2024-02-19
