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4 days

Zagora and Ouarzazate in 4 days

From Zagora: 4 days to discover Ouarzazate, with short drives.

  1. ZagoraDay 1
  2. OuarzazateDay 2–4
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Overview

A 4-day, 3-night circuit starting from Zagora and returning there. Estimated drives: Zagora–Ouarzazate ≈ 3 h 30, Ouarzazate–Zagora ≈ 3 h 30. Indicative budget per person, based on our destination guides, excluding transport.

Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Budget
Budget
Pace
Moderate
Best time
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

ZagoraOuarzazate

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Zagora

    Zagora, your starting point

    Plan for the day

    • Draa palm grove
    • Tinfou dunes
    • M'Hamid and Erg Chigaga
    Meals
    Local specialities in Zagora
    Overnight
    Palm grove (Zagora)
    Tip
    For big dunes, choose Merzouga or Erg Chigaga with an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2 · Ouarzazate

    On to Ouarzazate

    Travel Zagora → Ouarzazate, ≈ 3 h 30 by road (estimate) · ≈ 3 h 30

    Plan for the day

    • Aït Ben Haddou
    • Taourirt Kasbah
    • Film studios
    Meals
    Local specialities in Ouarzazate
    Overnight
    Aït Ben Haddou (Ouarzazate)
    Tip
    Leave Marrakech early to enjoy the pass in good light.

  3. Day 3 · Ouarzazate

    Ouarzazate, second day

    Plan for the day

    • Wander around Ouarzazate
    Meals
    Local specialities in Ouarzazate
    Overnight
    Aït Ben Haddou (Ouarzazate)
    Tip
    The Tichka pass can close briefly after snowfall.

  4. Day 4 · Ouarzazate

    Back to Zagora

    Travel Ouarzazate → Zagora, ≈ 3 h 30 by road (estimate) · ≈ 3 h 30

    Plan for the day

    • Last morning in Ouarzazate
    • Drive back to Zagora
    Meals
    Breakfast where you stay, lunch on the way
    Overnight
    No night included: departure day

Where to stay on this route

The towns where you spend the night, each with a link to compare places to stay.

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Best time

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar ✓
  4. Apr ✓
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
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  11. Nov ✓
  12. Dec

Practical tips

  • For big dunes, choose Merzouga or Erg Chigaga with an overnight stay.
  • Leave Marrakech early to enjoy the pass in good light.

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  1. Ouarzazate
  2. Tinghir and the Todra Gorge

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Updated October 25, 2026