This 2 days excursion from Marrakech to Agafay Desert might be just the ideal trip if you don’t have the time to make it to the actual Sahara desert. While you won’t find the golden, rolling sand dunes here it’s a stone desert you absolutely can have the secluded desert experience complete with a stunning view of the High Atlas Mountains. Plus, it’s close enough to easily be a 2 day trip from Marrakech. only 40 minutes drive of Marrakech lies the desert of Agafay.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | MARRAKECH TO AGAFAY DESERT |
| DEPARTURE TIME | 09:00 AM or 03:00 PM |
| RETURN TIME: | Approximately 01:00 PM or 08:30 PM |
INCLUDED:
- Quad bike
NOT INCLUDED:
- Quad bike
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – AGAFAY DESERT
Our driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech to take you to the starting point of the excursion. The drive from Marrakech to Agafay takes less than an hour, passing through olive and orange farms until reaching a rocky area resembling the moon, near the High Atlas Mountains. During winter and spring, the Atlas Mountains are snow-capped, offering splendid views for taking great photos. On this excursion to the Agafay desert, we will enjoy a camel ride and quad biking, through the breathtaking landscapes of the arid terrain. At sunset, you will experience an incredible metamorphosis of colors in the landscape, offering the opportunity to capture the best photos of your life. In the evening, you will enjoy local hospitality and a traditional Moroccan dinner in a nomadic tent. After dinner, Admire the breathtaking scenery before staying overnight in a very nice, comfortable, and art-designed bivouac below a bewitching sky.
DAY 2: AGAFAY DESERT – MARRAKECH
Awake and chill out in the morning to enjoy the sunrise over the Agafay Desert, followed by a typical breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy the amazing nature on the road and also do not hesitate to take some stunning photos as a souvenir of Agafay. Take the road back to Marrakech around 10:30 and admire a completely different view from the road. Enjoy an extreme panoramic view across the High Atlas Mountains. Feel free to ask your friendly driver to stop so you can take pictures of the beautiful landscapes before you arrive in Marrakech.
GOOD TO KNOW:
- Quad bikes are fully automatic
- Children under 16 years must ride a quad bike along with an adult
- No driver’s license is required to drive a quad bike in Morocco
- The camel ride experience is not advisable for people with back pain and pregnant women
- To enjoy your camel ride experience, do not forget your jeans, long pants, sunglasses, and sunscreen are advisable, Bring comfortable sports clothes & shoes, and don’t forget your camera.
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