2 Days Desert tour from Marrakech

2 Day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech. During this 2-day, 1-night trip, you will experience unforgettable moments and witness magical landscapes that lie along the way. From Marrakech, we will head to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, where a lifetime experience awaits. Here you will ride camels, stay the night at a luxury desert camp at the heart of the desert. Your 2-day in Morocco takes us from Merzouga to Back to Marrakech, passing through Rissani Market, Alnif Village, Daraa Valley one of the longest rivers in Morocco. Next to Tazarine and Nakoub, once we cross the High Atlas Mountains we reach Marrakech. In Marrakech, your 2 Days Morocco Desert tour comes to an end.

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N T’ichka – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Kalaat M’Gouna – Todgha Gorge – Merzouga Desert

Today marks the begging of your 2 day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech. A native tour guide from Morocco Best Trips will pick up you from the accommodation or airport and leave for Sahara Desert. Along the way, we will make several stops, the first in Tizi N T’ichka Pass, located at the High Atlas Mountains with an elevation of 2260 meters. We stop here to witness the Fabulous View of the Atlas, then continue driving to the next destination, which is Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its stunning traditional Moroccan architecture, featuring earthen clay buildings that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.

Ait Ben Haddou has gained fame as a filming location for numerous movies and television series, including “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” and “Game of Thrones.” Its picturesque and well-preserved structures provide a perfect backdrop for historical and epic scenes. Once you finish wandering at the Kasbah, we make a pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then set off again to Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the desert.” Ouarzazate is also well-known for its film industry, which includes Atlas Studios, one of the world’s largest film studios.

Head to Ouarzazrte, Todgha Gorge, Merzouga Desert

Feel free to take a memorable picture in front of the Taourirte Kasbah, and then we move on to Kalaat M’Gouna, a city famous for rose cultivation and distillation. In addition to that, the city produces many cosmetic products made from local roses, which makes its residents annually celebrate the Rose Festival in the castle.

Feel free to visit one of the women’s cooperatives to learn more about how they produce various products from roses, such as body cream, hair oil, soap, and shampoo, among others. Therefore, we continue to Todgha Gorge, once in the Gorge, feel free to walk through the towering canyon walls, reaching up to 300 meters, and enjoy the dramatic landscape. This spot is perfect for photography and a short hike.

Finally, after a long day, we arrive in Merzouga. At the sand’s edge, we drop you off, mount your camels, and start crossing the dunes.

Stop at the breathtaking panorama to witness the magical view of the sunset, then continue on to the Desert Camp. Upon arrival at the camp, you will be welcomed by a mint teacup and a delicious dinner. Later,  enjoy the desert vibes of Berber music around the campfire, and before you go to sleep, watch the stars away from the camp’s light.

Day 2: Merzouga Desert – Alnif – Tazarine – Nakoub – Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

The journey from Merzouga to Marrakech is a captivating blend of culture and breathtaking landscapes. Starting with a visit to Rissani Market, you’ll explore the vibrant local trade and traditional goods. Passing through Alnif and Nakoub, marvel at the rugged beauty of the desert terrain before reaching the lush Draa Valley, with its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. A stop in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, reveals stunning film studios and historical sites. Finally, the drive over the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains offers panoramic views before arriving in the bustling city of Marrakech. End of your 2 days Marrakech Desert tour.