Delve deep into the High Atlas Mountains and discover the best of rural Morocco on this 2-day desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora, with a camel trek and overnight at a Bedouin Sahara desert camp included. Take the Tizi-n-Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains, where Berber villagers enjoy life at an altogether slower pace. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou with your guide and have a lunch their. Trek into the Zagora Desert on camel back and enjoy panoramic views before sitting down to a traditional Moroccan dinner and camping under the stars. Group size is limited to 17 on this tour.
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 09:30:40 
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 18:03:47 
Posted By : mariepV9252DB
Very good organization of the trip and activities.
Our driver Abdu was great! He took the time to teach us a lot of information about Morocco and stopped regularly so we could admire the view. He was very kind and patient.
Arriving at the Zagora desert, we met Hassan and Youssef, the camel guides with whom we spent an excellent evening.
A suspended moment.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 15:37:41
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 04:29:44
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 10:25:03
Posted By : chiarapT2776AH
Very special experience, to try at least once in your life. The driver Mazouzi was very competent and kind.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 15:08:19
Posted By : thierrycA7513GU
Very pleasant experience and the only remark would be to do more camel riding in the evening (1 hour more as well as in the morning). Our driver Mazouzi was perfect. I recommend this experience,
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 14:53:24
Posted By : danielkH2524QC
Overall it was a great experience!
Big compliments to our driver Mazouzi. He explained a lot to us along the way and created a pleasant atmosphere. He also responded to special requests.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 10:12:13
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 17:23:27
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 04:36:44
