Zagora is located 367 km (228 miles) from Marrakech and 163 km (101 miles) from Ouarzazate. Marrakech and Ouarzazate are the best places to begin a family road trip to this part of southern Morocco. Taxis and tours can be booked from both. Royal Air Maroc offers daily flights between Casablanca and Ouarzazate. There is no train service to Zagora.

The best time of year to visit Zagora and embark on a desert adventure is in fall (October and November) or spring (March and April). From June to August the average daytime high exceeds 40°C (104°F) and the sirocco, desert winds, blows continuously. In December and January the nighttime low can fall below 0°C (32°F).

Traveler's diarrhea is the most common aliment afflicting tourists in Morocco. Avoiding tap water is the cornerstones to prevention. Drink bottled water and eat cooked or peeled fruit and vegetables only. Heat exhaustion, dehydration and sunburn are risks in all desert environments. Apply high factor sunscreen to all exposed areas, including your child's nose, ears, and toes, before you set out and repeat applications throughout the day. Encourage the children to drink regularly.