THE GREAT ESCAPE
2 Days / 1 Night Excursion to Zagora FROM MARRAKECH
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- A guided tour of important places
- All meals included
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- Professionally guided tour
- Tips to guide and driver
Embark on a captivating 2-day journey from Marrakech to Zagora, traversing the majestic High Atlas Mountains, UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, and the enchanting Draa Valley. Experience traditional Berber culture, breathtaking landscapes, and the tranquility of the desert, culminating in a memorable exploration of Morocco’s southern treasures.
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Zagora
Depart from Marrakech early in the morning, heading south towards the High Atlas Mountains. Traverse the scenic Tizi N’Tichka pass at 2260 meters, where you’ll experience stunning panoramas and traditional Berber villages. En route, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village known as the Hollywood of North Africa. Enjoy lunch in Ouarzazate, a gateway to the desert. In the afternoon, continue your journey through the Draa Valley, stretching over 200 kilometers, until you reach Zagora, the gateway to the desert. Spend the night under a nomadic tent.
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes of Zagora. After breakfast, embark on a camel ride to explore the desert surroundings. Journey through the Draa Valley and Agdz to uncover the hidden treasures of southern Morocco. Continue to Ouarzazate to visit Kasbah Taourirt and enjoy lunch locally. In the afternoon, return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains, concluding your memorable journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes.
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Day 1 : Marrakech – Zagora
Departure from Marrakech via the Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260m, visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Lunch in Ouarzazate, you will cross the beautiful Dràa Valley to reach the desert of Zagora, you will make a journey of 1:30 am by camels to reach the bivouac where you will admire a beautiful sunset and spend the night under the clear sky and full of stars. (Dinner on the spot)
Day 2 : Zagora – Marrakech
In the morning departure from Zagora to Ouarzazate via the region of Agdz (visit the movie studios and the Kasbah if the time permits), lunch on site and departure to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass. Return to Marrakech around 19:00.
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