From Marrakech : 2-Day Tour to Zagora Desert.
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From Marrakech : 2-Day Tour to Zagora Desert.
By Exotic Lines Travels
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From Marrakech, experience the Berber lifestyle on an enriching 2-day to Zagora Desert. Sleep in a typical desert camp of the Sahara. See the sunrise and the sunset from the back of the camel then enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Kasbah, nomad tents, Oasis and the dunes of Erg_chebbi without missing the famous Ait Ben Haddoukasbah, a UNESCO world heritage site and The Film Studios where many famous films were made including Gladiator, The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia.
• See the impressive mountains.
• Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
• Visit the studios where many Films were filmed including Gladiator and The Mummy and so on.
• Sleep in a nomad tent under the stars.
• Free time to explore the monuments, the studios, and the city of Ouarzazat.
• Discover the real Sahara of Zagora and the valleys.
• Savour an authentic Moroccan dinner under the Stars.
Free cancellation • Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).
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Ages 1-94
Duration: 2 days
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Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private, modern A/C 4WD Vehicle + fuel.
- Camel rides at every sunset and sunrise time.
- Free time to explore the sites, Breaks for photos. Etc
What's not included- Entrance fees to monuments, studios, and Kasbahs
- your personal expenses
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Departure from your hotel/Riad in Marrakech. If your location is not accessible by car, you will be provided with a meeting point instead.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66536P14- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 66536P14
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- Isabella K0 contributionsGreat Guide Youness with spontaneous tour changeFounded was a kind and credible guide, we could rely on him anytime and he showed us around the city in a great tempo. Especially when we had to take a detour because we didn’t book the tickets for Jardin majorelle in advance, he spontaneously changed the plan and showed us the Menara Park.Written 24 March 2025
- 69BobbyC0 contributionsGood fun. We enjoyed thr atlas mountainsOuiad drove us to.the atlas mountain and offered us stops on the way for photos . He was helpful and pleasant . I would recommemd himWritten 15 March 2025
- alison4190 contributionsGuide around MarrakeshYouness was a great driver and guide around Marrakesh. He spoke good English and was very friendly and attentive. He showed us some great sites and was always waiting for us as planned.Written 12 March 2025
- LauraJP230 contributionsFantastic. Highly Reccomend.This was an amazing trip. I would highly reccomend paying the extra for a private trip. Our driver Youness was amazing. So friendly and did everything to make us comfortable. He picked us up at our Riad. There was water, WiFi, phone chargers & air conditioning in the very comfortable car. We stopped whenever we needed on the way. When we arrived we had a private tour guide (included in price) who was also amazing. Being private tour meant we were away from big crowds and got fantastic pictures and lots of information. Youness was waiting for us when we were finished and took us back to our Riad, again stopping when needed. I would reccomend and use Youness for all driving services when in Marrakesh.Written 12 March 2025
- Hreekstin0 contributions1/2 Day Tour of MarrakechYouness was a great driver. He took us around the new parts of Marrakech and then to the sites the tour included - the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace. Unfortunately, the lines were so long to get into the Saadian Tomns and the Bahia Palace that we didn’t have time to wait to see them so we opted to go back on Monday. The Bahia Palace was nice, but the Saadian Tombs, to us, were not worth the wait nor the ticket price. We liked the Madersa much better. At the Saadian Tombs, you stand in a long line and then only get to peek in through a small door to take a picture. You can see a lot more of the Moroccan architecture and designs at the Madersa and Bahia Palace. It wasn’t Youness’s fault and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again for a different trip.Written 11 March 2025
- Resort545044001120 contributionsAmazing view pointsWe had an amazing time during this 3-valley trip. Our driver, Oualdi, was a very funny guy and showed us a lot of beautiful view points! It was truly amazing!Written 10 March 2025
- 835maximf0 contributionsGreat viewsWe had a wonderful trip to Ourika, Setti Fatma! We saw a lot of beautiful views thanks to our driver Oualid! I certainly recommend!Written 10 March 2025
- Jason N0 contributionsGood for getting your bareingsPrompt pickup, nice relaxed pace of tour, and very helpfull guide/driver, Ideal early in a visit to get you're bareings, and asses what you want to know about in greater derail.Written 1 March 2025
- 177derekm0 contributionsDay tour around marrakeshWe had a fantastic half day tour around marrakesh Youness was a brilliant guide great knowledge of the history of marrakesh. Would certainly recommend exotic tours for anyone arriving in marrakesh.Written 23 February 2025
- KleviKY0 contributionsExploring with my daughterGreat time with Youness! Very informative and helpful… he when over and beyond in this experience. Very thankful to Exotic lines travel for adapting the tour to our schedule.Written 23 February 2025
- 551jadend0 contributionsOualid took us everywhere we needed throughout the week & made our entire tripOualid offered a big enough car for everyone in the villa and was super convenient as we didn’t need to get multiple Ubers/carsWritten 8 February 2025
- NorthStar4851830 contributionsGreat half day private tour and good value for money.We had excellent private tour with tourist guide Youness, who went beyond the call of duty to take us around Marrakesh despite the traffic blocked due to marathon.Written 28 January 2025
- iko7880 contributionsAmazing trip round the cityThanks to Ismail, the trip was amazing. He was really interactive, he told us all about each sightseeing, waited for us and was he really helpful.Written 27 January 2025
- alansW6122RA0 contributionsMarrkesh ExperienceThe driver Ismial was very smart looking and polite. Always attentive and drove with due care. Water was always available when we returned to the car.Written 26 January 2025
- ayobami a0 contributionsBeautiful and fun-filled trip around Marrakech.We had a great experience with youness who was our guide. We visited all the beautiful places in Marrakech including the Bahia palace, Saadian's tomb, La majorelle garden, La Koutoubia mosque, did some shopping in the town. We enjoyed the trip so much, and decided to add an additional trip to Ourika water falls which was such a beautiful and enjoyable experience.Written 23 January 2025
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tia s
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Thank you to Omar for everything it was a nice experience with you. We really enjoyed it with you Professional driver Luxury car Friendly driver 5* service.
Zagora was more than wonderful and the views were amazing Absolutely breathtaking And we won't ever forget the Kasbah of Ouarzazate. We hope to repeat this experience again with you one day 🙏🏻
(Omar thank you)
Zagora was more than wonderful and the views were amazing Absolutely breathtaking And we won't ever forget the Kasbah of Ouarzazate. We hope to repeat this experience again with you one day 🙏🏻
(Omar thank you)
Written 19 December 2024
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Omar will be thrilled to hear your wonderful feedback
Thanks for choosing us we can't wait to share another incredible journey with you
Written 20 December 2024
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Kasia R
Oslo, Norway17 contributions
It was an amazing experience. Omar (our driver) and everyone on the way was very nice, attentive and welcoming. We felt safe, the lunch on the way was very good and we saw everything we wanted 😊 keep in mind that Zagora desert is very small, just a couple of dunes, but still very nice. People at the camp were super welcoming.
The Atlas Studios (film studios) in Ouarzazate was awesome!
The Atlas Studios (film studios) in Ouarzazate was awesome!
Written 24 November 2022
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Tobias N
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Dec 2024 • Couples
Omar did a great job as a driver. Thank you and greetings from munich.
The people at the desert camp were amazing - especially Ali who spent some time with us. Good food and comfortable tents.
The desert is a good place for one night if you don’t have enough time for the big desert.
Thanks to all people we’ve met:)
The people at the desert camp were amazing - especially Ali who spent some time with us. Good food and comfortable tents.
The desert is a good place for one night if you don’t have enough time for the big desert.
Thanks to all people we’ve met:)
Written 3 January 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Omar provided excellent care and that you had a great time at the desert camp. Ali and the team will be pleased to know they made your experience unforgettable.
We’re happy you enjoyed the food, tents, and overall atmosphere. Wishing you more amazing adventures, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! 😊
Written 6 January 2025
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Saphwat S
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Aug 2022 • Family
Had Hussain and Abdul as a driver for the week and couldn’t have a more friendly and welcoming driver for our trip! Thanks !
Written 15 August 2022
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