Zagora Desert: travel guide and private tours

The closest desert to Marrakech

Zagora lies in the Draa Valley, a long oasis of palm trees and kasbahs running down towards the Sahara. It is the ideal choice if you are short on time and want a night in the desert on a 2-day trip from Marrakech.

What to see and do

• Draa Valley, one of the longest palm groves in Morocco.
• Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate on the way.
• Camel ride at sunset and a night in a Berber camp.
• The famous “Timbuktu 52 days” sign, a reminder of the old caravan routes.
• Tamegroute, with its Koranic library and green pottery.

Zagora or Merzouga?

The dunes in Zagora are smaller than those of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. With 2 days, Zagora is the best option; with 3 days or more, we recommend Merzouga to see the great Sahara dunes. Zagora is about 7 hours from Marrakech across the High Atlas.

Tours to Zagora

These are our private tours to the Zagora desert.