Zagora Camel Trek and Night in a Nomad Camp
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Start
- Zagora
- End
- Zagora
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- October–April.
- Accommodation
- 1 night, standard or upgrade
About the Zagora camel trek
If you are driving through the Draa valley, you do not need to go all the way to Merzouga to sleep in the desert. The small dunes near Zagora are an easy camel ride from town, and the camps there are quiet and simple.
Your cameleer meets you in the late afternoon and leads the caravan out through the palm groves and onto the sand as the sun goes down. Dinner is a tagine cooked in the camp, followed by drums around the fire. In the morning you climb a dune for sunrise and ride back for breakfast.
Be honest with yourself about what you want: the dunes here are smaller than Erg Chebbi, but the experience of a night in a camp is just as good.
Highlights
- Camel ride through the palm groves at sunset
- Night in a nomad-style camp
- Dinner, drums and a campfire
- Sunrise from the dunes
- Easy to add to a road trip
- Parking for your car in Zagora
Route map of the Zagora camel trek
- 1Zagora
- 2Zagora dunes
- ↩Back to Zagora
The door of the desert: film studios, kasbahs, the Draa Valley palm groves and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou. All tours in Ouarzazate & Zagora
Day-by-day itinerary: 2 days
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Day 1 16:00 · Meet in Zagora
Leave your car at our guesthouse and drive to the start.
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Day 2 Camel ride
Through the palms and into the dunes.
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Day 3 Dinner and music
Tagine, fruit, tea and drums around the fire.
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Day 4 Sunrise and return
Climb a dune, then ride back for breakfast. Free by 9:30.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Zagora camel trek
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Standard total | Per person | Upgrade total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €50 | €50 | €90 | €90 |
| 2 | €100 | €50 | €180 | €90 |
| 3 | €150 | €50 | €270 | €90 |
| 4 | €200 | €50 | €360 | €90 |
| 6 | €300 | €50 | €540 | €90 |
| 8 | €400 | €50 | €720 | €90 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
Where you sleep
Standard
A simple nomad-style camp with private tents, mattresses and blankets, and shared toilets and showers.
Upgrade
A tent with its own bathroom and proper beds in a smaller camp.
- Night 1Desert camp near Zagora
- Night 2
- Night 3
What's included
Included
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Night in a desert camp (standard or upgrade)
- Dinner and breakfast
- Transfers between Zagora and the camels
- Parking
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
October–April.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 14 days before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the zagora camel trek cost?
It costs €50 per person, including the night in standard accommodation, so €100 for 2 travellers. With the upgrade it is €90 per person. Everything listed under “What’s included” is in the price.
Zagora or Merzouga?
Merzouga has bigger dunes. Zagora is closer to Marrakech and perfect if you are already in the Draa valley.
How cold is it at night?
In winter it can drop to around 3 °C. Bring warm clothes.
Can children come?
Yes, from about 4 years old.
Can we skip the camel ride?
Yes, we can drive you to the camp by 4x4.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Mustapha or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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