Overview
Just 45 minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay desert is a landscape of bare, rolling hills with the snowy High Atlas on the horizon. Unlike the Sahara it is a rocky desert, but its silence, its light at sunset and its starry nights make it the perfect escape from the city.
Choose your adventure for the afternoon (a camel or horse ride, quad biking or a buggy), watch the sun go down over the hills, then sit down to a Moroccan dinner in a desert camp, with Berber music and a fire show under the stars. You can also stay overnight in a luxury camp.
Highlights
- A camel or horse ride across the hills
- Quad biking or buggy for thrill-seekers
- Sunset over the desert with the Atlas on the horizon
- Moroccan dinner, music and fire show in a desert camp
- Option to sleep in a luxury desert camp
Afternoon and evening (about 6–7 h)
Itinerary
Afternoon pick-up
Your driver collects you from your riad or hotel in Marrakech in the early afternoon. In 45 minutes, the palm groves give way to the stony hills of Agafay.
Desert activity
Choose your activity: a gentle camel ride, a horse ride, or a more adventurous quad or buggy session through the hills. You can also visit a Berber village nearby or simply relax in the camp.
Sunset
Find a spot on the hills to watch the sun set behind the desert, as the Atlas turns pink in the distance.
Dinner under the stars
Dinner is served in a desert camp: salads, tagine, mint tea, with traditional music and a fire show. Far from the city lights, the sky is full of stars.
Return to Marrakech
Your driver brings you back to your accommodation in the evening, unless you choose to spend the night in the camp.
Included
- Private return transfer from Marrakech
- Dinner in a desert camp
Not included
- Camel, horse, quad or buggy activity (priced according to your choice)
- Drinks
- Overnight stay in a camp (on request)
- Tips
Good to know
Bring a warm layer: evenings in the desert can be cool, even in spring and autumn.
The exact programme is built around the activities you choose. Tell us what you would like to do when you enquire.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agafay a real desert?
Yes, but a rocky one: hills of stone and earth rather than sand dunes. For big sand dunes, you need to go to Zagora or Merzouga (2 to 3 days).
Can we stay overnight?
Yes. Several camps offer comfortable private tents, some with a pool. We can book one and organise your transfer back the next morning.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver-guide, and the timing adapts to you.
Plan this trip with us
Tell us your dates and group size: we reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal. Every tour is private and can be adjusted.