Agafay Desert Day Trip From Marrakech

We have prepared a great way to be able to meet Morocco, the best time to enjoy the desert and beautiful landscapes and Berber villages, discover their ancestral traditions, and enjoy the hospitality of its people.

If this program does not fit the time you have you can, contact us and adapt the path to your interests, please indicate the days that you prefer and we will offer an alternative to adapt this trip for you.

Agafay desert day trip from Marrakech to experience the tranquility of the desert. Photograph the beautiful scenery of the surrounding countryside.

About 40km outside of Marrakech, the landscape slowly changes from urban to rural farm land until you reach the Agafay desert. Don’t be misled by its name, this is not a Saharan-style sandy desert; it is more of a barren, deserted plateau. Stretching for miles, this semi-lunar terrain is unforgiving in the summer months, but in the cooler seasons it provides a breath-taking environment, one that is often over-looked by those wanting to shuttle between the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech.

Local villages have been driven out by the lack of water, so, apart from some local shepherds and the odd 4×4, the area is free for exploration and makes a fantastic camel trekking or hiking destination. The snow-capped Atlas Mountains form a stunning backdrop and walking on the seemingly endless plateau is easy going. Following small river gorges and walking up the small hills is very pleasurable and accessible, with constant rewards of far-reaching views. A picnic lunch will be arranged on-route, as can camels if you prefer to explore on four legs.

Take pictures of your party with splendid views of the often-snow-covered mountains of the High Atlas. Enjoy a sunset camel ride and a relaxing glass of tea. Lunch in the most charming spot in the Agafay desert.

Arrive back at Marrakech by the end of the afternoon.

Air-conditioned comfortable 4×4 car or luxury minivan
-Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
-English-speaking driver
-Stop for Pictures or breaks
-Vegetarian and Vegan Lunch options are available

-Drinks
-Tips
-Extras

-Extra activities (available as add-ons)