Agafay Desert & Camel Ride

The desert on the doorstep of Marrakech

You don’t need to travel far to feel the silence of the desert. The Agafay is a rocky desert of golden hills and dry riverbeds south-west of Marrakech, with the High Atlas on the horizon. It’s perfect when you have limited time but want a taste of desert life.

Your driver takes you past olive and orange groves to the Agafay, where you enjoy a camel ride across the hills, mint tea and a traditional lunch or dinner in a Berber-style camp. Add a quad or buggy ride for adventure, or stay for the unforgettable sunset. The day can finish at Lalla Takerkoust lake.

Highlights

• Camel ride across the Agafay hills
• Traditional meal under a nomad tent
• Sunset over the High Atlas
• Optional quad or buggy ride
• Lalla Takerkoust lake viewpoint
• Only 40 minutes from Marrakech

Program of the day

1. Start

   Pick-up

   Morning or afternoon pick-up from your hotel.

2. +40 min

   Into the Agafay

   Drive past orange and olive groves to the stone desert and Berber villages.

3. 1h

   Camel ride

   About one hour camel trek across the golden hills.

4. 2h

   Mint tea & meal

   Traditional lunch or sunset dinner in a desert camp.

5. End

   Lake & return

   Stop at Lalla Takerkoust lake and drive back to Marrakech.

What’s included