2 days tour from Marrakech to Zagora via Ait Benhaddou.
Tour itinirary
Day 1 : MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA
Early in the morning . We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech towards Zagora, across Morocco’s most impressive destinations.
Via the road of Tizi-n-Tichka the highest mountain road in the country , you will undergo the charming views of the high Atlas mountain , valleys, oasis, mountains, and Berber villages. We will stop by, so you can get the chance to take some great pictures and, to admire the beauty of this area dotted with tiny berberic villages.
Simultanously, we will continue, until we reach the beautiful city of Ouarzazate, with her biggest film studios in North Africa and, of course the famous kasbah of taourirt.. Then, we are going to move towards Morocco’s pride, the striking example of the southern architecture back then; a world heritage site that won roles in several universal movies such as: “Prince of Persia”, “the Mummy” and, the famous tv show “Game of Thrones”.
Finally, we will reach Zagora with its second major desert after the Erg Chebbi, that’s why after restoring; you will dive with our guide into the loose golden dunes with camels that will carry you, into a wonderful world, under a panoramic view of the amorous sunset of the Sahara. To finally reach our traditional well equipped camp, in a relaxing mood you will enjoy a traditional dinner while listening to a local music show.
Overnight at the traditional camp.
Day 2: ZAGORA – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – TIZI N’TICHKA – MARRAKECH
Sunrise is a thing not to miss when visiting Zagora’s desert, that’s why our guide will wake you up early in the morning so you can witness this swooning beauty of nature; afterwards we will ride our guides back to the town of Zagora, where you will enjoy a traditional breakfast before resuming the tour.
Afterwards, we will head to Draa Valley crossing the second pass which is Tizi N’Tnifift and, the former route of caravans for Sahara traders . In Draa Valley You will have the opportunity to explore the vaste landscapes palm groves lined besides the Draa river.
Right after , we are going to move to Ouarzazate, also known as the gates to the desert, where you will discover one of the biggest movie sets in the world and, visit the majestic Kasbah of Taourirt. After a quiet stay we will continue our way towards the red city of “Marrakech”, passing by the Tizi n’Tichka pass By a scenic road, full of spectacular views.
Eventually, when arrived you will be transfered to your accommodation , where unfortunatly our tour ends.