1 / 5About this activity
This day trips & excursions is one of the standout things to do in Marrakesh, Morocco. Rated 3.7/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €130 per person. Discover one of the most beautiful stony deserts around Marrakech
The Agafay Desert is one of the most beautiful natural sites around Marrakech, a stony desert or Reg located at thirty kilometers from the imperial city, offering great natural landscapes and breathtaking panoramic views.
A professional and bilingual driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or guest house in Marrakech around 9:00 am to drive you directly to Agafay Desert.
Upon your arrival, you will cross a small track to reach the desert camp where you will join a camel ride tour. An original and authentic way to discover the amazing stony desert of Agafay.
You will be invited to enjoy a good Moroccan mint tea inside a nomad tent in the heart of the desert. A unique opportunity to have a short rest and appreciate the extraordinary calm of this little corner of heaven, while enjoying a magic view on the wonderful white hills and desert landscapes.
After the break, the adventure begins... A 2-hours quad biking tour or buggy will allow you to visit the great arid hills, wadis, oases and several Berber villages. The tour will end at the famous lake of Lalla Takerkoust where you will have your lunch in a local restaurant on the lakeside.
After lunch, you are free to join a water sport activity on site, go for a walk with a local tour guide or return to Marrakech.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 7 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 4 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Marrakesh is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular day trips & excursions slots in Marrakesh sell out.
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