Private day trip · Marrakech
Zagora & Draa Valley
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
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Day trip overview
The Draa is the longest valley in Morocco; its palm groves and ksour lead to the gates of the desert.
The drive takes about 5 h 30 each way, with around 4 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Palm groves and ksour of the Draa
- The village of Tamegroute and its Koranic library
- Traditional green pottery
- The “Timbuktu 52 days” sign
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
Crossing the Tizi n'Tichka
The road crosses the High Atlas, then descends towards the Draa Valley.
Tamegroute
Historic Koranic library and green pottery workshops.
Zagora
A photo in front of the famous caravan sign and a walk in the palm grove.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 16 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- A very long drive from Marrakech: we recommend planning a night in Zagora or Ouarzazate.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
