Private tour from Marrakech
From Marrakech to Marrakech. The orange dots show where you sleep each night.
Indicative itinerary: times and stops adapt to your pace. Approximate distances and driving times, not counting stops.
Pick-up around 8:00 am at your hotel or riad in Marrakech (we can also pick you up at the airport). Departure in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
We cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with viewpoints over valleys, adobe Berber villages and peaks that are snow-capped in winter.
Walking visit of the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as Gladiator and series such as Game of Thrones. We climb up to the fortified granary to see the whole Ounila valley.
Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”: view of the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios, where dozens of international productions have been shot.
Agdz and the Jbel Kissane viewpoint, at the entrance to the Draa Valley.
The Draa Valley, Morocco's longest palm grove (around 200 km), with kasbahs and ksour along the river.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
In Zagora the camel ride to the camp among the dunes awaits us, in time for sunset. Traditional dinner, Berber music by the fire and a night in a tent.
We get up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast at the camp and return by camel (or 4x4) to the guesthouse, where there are showers and we pick up the luggage. Departure towards Agdz.
Agdz and the Jbel Kissane viewpoint, at the entrance to the Draa Valley.
Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”: view of the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios, where dozens of international productions have been shot.
We cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with viewpoints over valleys, adobe Berber villages and peaks that are snow-capped in winter.
Marrakech, the red city: Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia mosque and the souks of the medina.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, riad or the airport. End of our services. See you soon!
Private 2-day route from Marrakech to the Zagora desert, crossing the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou and the Draa Valley, with a night at a Berber camp. A private, flexible route organised by our local Berber team so you can enjoy Morocco in comfort and authenticity.
Easy booking
No middlemen: you talk directly to our local team in Merzouga.
Send us your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation (standard, superior or luxury) by WhatsApp or email.
We send you the adapted itinerary and the final price per person, with no obligation. We can change stops, nights or the final city.
When you're happy, we confirm the booking and explain how to pay and the conditions.
We pick you up on the first day at your hotel, riad or the airport. During the trip you have 24/7 assistance on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
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Ask on WhatsAppYes. All our routes from Marrakech are private tours, with a vehicle exclusively for your group, a professional driver/guide and flexible schedules.
Yes. We can adapt the route, accommodation, stops, pace and camp category to your dates, budget and preferences.
Usually private air-conditioned transport, driver/guide, fuel, accommodation along the route and WhatsApp assistance are included. We confirm all details before you book.
Yes. We offer standard, superior and luxury accommodation. We can also book luxury desert camps with a private bathroom if you wish.
The best time is usually from September to May, when temperatures are more pleasant. We also organise routes in summer, adapting times and stops for greater comfort.
We usually leave around 8:00 am. We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech; if you arrive by plane the same day, we can pick you up at the airport and adjust the departure time.
Approximate driving times, not counting stops: day 1: 7 h 15 min; day 2: 6 h 45 min. We stop whenever you need for photos, a rest or a meal.
night 1: Camp in the Zagora dunes. You can choose standard, superior or luxury category.
The tour ends in Marrakech, at your hotel, riad or the airport. If you'd rather finish in another city, we adapt the route.
Write to us on WhatsApp (+212 673 85 10 91) or by email (nomad.berber@gmail.com) with your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation. We'll send you the proposal with the final price and, when you confirm, explain how to pay.
Yes. The “from” price is per person and varies with group size, season and accommodation category. The larger the group, the cheaper it is per person.
A small backpack with what you need for one night: warm clothes (it gets cool at night, especially from November to March), a torch or charged phone, a power bank, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf for the sand and comfortable shoes. Your big luggage stays at the guesthouse or in the vehicle.
The superior and luxury camps have tents with a private bathroom and shower. At the standard camp the bathrooms are shared. Tell us which you prefer when booking.
Yes. As it's a private tour, we adapt the pace, the stops and the length of the camel ride. We can also replace the camel with a 4x4 if you prefer.
Travellers' comments
The trip was very well organised, the driver was punctual and friendly, and the stops were beautiful. They helped us adapt the route to our pace. Highly recommended.
We loved the mix of landscapes, kasbahs, Berber villages and desert. Communication on WhatsApp was fast and everything went as they had explained.
The guide knew the route very well and showed us places we would never have found on our own. The vehicle was comfortable and the accommodation exceeded our expectations.
We can change hotels, the pace of the trip, stops and the accommodation category to suit your budget.