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Agafay Desert: Camel Ride, Quad Biking and Dinner under the Stars

The stone desert 40 minutes from Marrakech, with a sunset camel ride and a Berber dinner.

Camel ride across the rocky Agafay Desert near Marrakech

Overview

You do not need three days to sleep in the desert. Agafay is a landscape of rolling stone hills 30 kilometres from Marrakech with the Atlas as a backdrop, and it has become the city's favourite place for a sunset. The afternoon starts with an hour of quad biking across the plateau, continues with a camel ride as the light goes orange and ends at a camp with dinner, a fire and Gnawa music.

We bring you back to your riad around 22:00. The same programme is available without the quad, or with an overnight stay in a luxury tent.

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Highlights

  • One hour of quad biking with an instructor
  • Sunset camel ride across the Agafay hills
  • Three-course Moroccan dinner at a desert camp
  • Music and a fire under a sky with no light pollution

Itinerary

  1. 15:00Pick-up in Marrakech

    40-minute drive to Agafay.

  2. 16:00Quad biking

    Briefing, helmet, then one hour on the tracks with a guide.

  3. 17:30Camel ride

    Forty-five minutes at sunset, mint tea at the end.

  4. 19:00Dinner at the camp

    Harira, tagine, fruit and pastries, with live music.

  5. 21:30Return

    Back at your riad around 22:00.

What's included

  • Hotel transfers
  • 1 hour of quad biking with guide and helmet
  • Camel ride
  • Dinner and mint tea
  • Music and fire show

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

Questions travellers ask

Can children ride the quad?

Children from 6 can ride as passengers with an adult; from 16 they can drive. Buggies are available for families.

What should I wear?

Closed shoes and a scarf for the quad, a warm layer for the evening.

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