A compact private desert journey from Marrakech to Zagora for travellers who want a southern desert experience without committing to the longer Merzouga route. Cross the High Atlas, visit Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, continue through the Draa Valley to Zagora, and return to Marrakech the following day.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Why You'll Love This Tour
High Atlas crossing
Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
Ouarzazate and Draa Valley
Sunset desert experience near Zagora
Night in a desert camp
Why choose this itinerary
The compact southern desert option: High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley in two days.
A different desert from Merzouga — Zagora and the Draa Valley, quieter and closer.
Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Zagora
Day 2: Zagora → Draa Valley → High Atlas → Marrakech
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
Marrakech — The red city at the foot of the Atlas, and the usual start or finish of the southern routes. Explore Marrakech
High Atlas crossing — The road climbs over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with time to stop where the view opens out.
Aït Ben Haddou — Walk up through the earthen ksar on the far side of the river — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most striking stop on the road south. Explore Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate — The town where the southern routes meet, with the Taourirt Kasbah on its edge and film studios on the outskirts. Explore Ouarzazate
Draa Valley — The long palm oasis that follows the river south, with kasbahs standing above the groves. Explore Draa Valley
Zagora — The southern desert town at the end of the Draa — closer to Marrakech than Merzouga, with smaller dunes. Explore Zagora
What's Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver
Fuel
Accommodation according to the selected package
Desert experience described in the confirmed itinerary
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Not Included
International flights
Lunches
Drinks
Monument and museum entrance fees
Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
How booking works
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
Is the 2-day Zagora tour private?
Yes. The itinerary is designed as a private journey for your party, with your own vehicle and driver.
Is this the same Sahara experience as Merzouga?
No. Zagora is a different desert region from Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. Choose this shorter route for the Draa Valley and Zagora; choose a Merzouga itinerary when the Erg Chebbi dunes are your priority.
Is the desert camp included?
The confirmed package specifies the accommodation and desert experience included for your dates. We do not assume a particular camp or upgrade before booking.
Can I extend the trip?
Yes. If two days feels too compressed, ask us to build a longer private route through the Draa Valley or onward to Merzouga.
Are lunches included?
Lunches are not included unless they are specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary.
How is the price confirmed?
A starting price per person is published for this route. Your exact total depends on how many of you travel — the per-person price comes down as the group grows — and on the accommodation you choose, so we confirm the final figure with your dates before any payment. You are welcome to ask us to adjust the itinerary first.
Travellers with exactly two days who want a genuine desert night without the longer Merzouga drive. If the tall Erg Chebbi dunes are your priority, choose a Merzouga itinerary instead.