2-Day Excursion to the Zagora Desert
Programme
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Zagora Early morning departure for your private tour to the great South. We will cross the High Atlas via the famous Tizi N'Tichka pass, peaking at an altitude of 2260 meters, offering spectacular views of Berber villages. Continue to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a majestic ksar listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This natural cinematic setting has hosted the filming of masterpieces such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones. After a refined lunch facing the Ksar, we will head towards Zagora along the magnificent Draa Valley, a lush oasis dotted with palm groves and historical kasbahs. A few kilometers from Zagora, you will enjoy a camel ride of about an hour in the heart of wild and preserved nature. In this absolute silence where the air is of rare purity, you will witness a memorable sunset over the first dunes. Traditional dinner and night under the stars in Zagora. Day 2: Zagora – The Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech After a traditional breakfast, you will set off to discover the palm grove and its local population, guardian of a rich and authentic cultural heritage. The journey continues to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the gateway to the desert, for a tasty lunch. You will enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including the famous Taourirt Kasbah and the prestigious film studios, witnesses to the region's importance for international cinema. Finally, return to the red city, Marrakech, crossing once again the grandiose landscapes of the High Atlas via the Tichka pass.
Points forts
- Crossing the High Atlas and the Tizi N'Tichka pass (2260m)
- Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site and setting for famous movies
- Discovery of the Draa valley and its oases
- 1-hour camel ride in the Zagora desert
- Sunset in the desert and night in a bivouac
- Exploration of the Zagora palm grove and its local culture
- Visit the film studios in Ouarzazate
Included
- Transport with driver/guide
- Very comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- Accommodation: Caravane du Sud on a half-board basis
- Camel ride in the middle of the dunes
- Transport insurance
- Quality and reliable service
- All taxes
- Pick-up from your hotel/Riad in Marrakech
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Localisation
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