2-Day Expedition from Agadir to Zagora Sahara

2-Day Sahara Expedition: Agadir to Zagora’s Golden Dunes

From Atlas Peaks to Desert Stars – A Journey Through Morocco’s Cinematic South

Your Desert Odyssey at a Glance

 Overnight in a Berber Camp • UNESCO Kasbahs • Camel Trek • Hollywood of Africa

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: AGADIR → ZAGORA (SAHARA GATEWAY)
 7:00 AM - Mountain Ascent

• Hotel pickup in Agadir

• Cross Tizi n'Tinififft Pass (1,700m) with Anti-Atlas views

• Stop at Taliouine Saffron Cooperative (Sept-Nov harvest tours available)

 12:00 PM - Taznakht Carpet Capital

• Lunch at a women’s weaving cooperative (try Berber pizza – Madfouna)

• Learn to decode tribal carpet symbols

 4:30 PM - Sahara Arrival

• Camel Trek Option: 1-hour sunset ride to camp (€15 extra)

• Alternative: 4x4 transfer to luxury desert camp

 Night in the Dunes

• Stay at Zagora Luxury Camp:
  • Private en-suite tents with solar power
  • Sunset tea on dune viewpoints
  • Traditional tagine dinner under the stars
  • Berber drumming & astrology session

DAY 2: ZAGORA → OUARZAZATE → AGADIR
 6:30 AM - Sunrise Spectacle

• Optional dawn camel ride or photography walk

 9:00 AM - Hollywood of Africa

• Atlas Studios Tour: Walk through Gladiator and Game of Thrones sets

• Taourirt Kasbah: Explore 300-room Glaoui dynasty fortress

 12:30 PM - Lunch in Ouarzazate

• Dine with views of Ouarzazate Dam

 2:00 PM - Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)

• Guided tour of the 17th-century ksar

• Climb to granary for iconic desert views

 4:00 PM - Return to Agadir

• Stop at Tinfou Dunes for final Sahara photos

• Arrive by 7:30 PM

Why This Expedition Stands Out

✔ Exclusive Access: Zagora’s quieter dunes vs. crowded Merzouga
✔ Film Buff Paradise: Two major movie locations in one trip
✔ Luxury Camping: En-suite tents with eco-conscious design
✔ Cultural Depth: From saffron farmers to nomadic guides

Essential Details

 Availability: Daily (best Oct-Apr for comfortable temps)

 Pricing:

• From €100/person
• Private tours available

 Includes:

• 1 night luxury camp

• 4x4 transport with AC

• Meals: 1D, 1B

• All listed activities

 Excludes:

• Lunches (budget €10-15/meal)

• Camel rides (€15-20)

• Studio entrance fees (€8)

 Cancellation: 48-hour free cancellation

Packing List

• Daytime: Light layers, wide-brimmed hat

• Night: Warm jacket (desert temps drop to 10°C)

• Essentials: Headlamp, power bank, scarf for dust

"Where Hollywood dreams meet ancient caravan routes under a blanket of Saharan stars."