Agafay DesertAbout the Agafay Desert
The Agafay Desert is a stony, rocky desert roughly 40–60 minutes by road from Marrakech, Morocco. Unlike the Sahara — a multi-day trip away — Agafay's dry plateaus and rolling hills make it possible to fit an Agafay Desert trip into a single afternoon or evening.
It's become a popular spot for quad biking, camel rides and buggy rides, with evening dinners and live shows, thanks to its dramatic views back toward the Atlas Mountains and easy access from the city.
Agafay Desert puts together Agafay Desert tours from Marrakech as clear, straightforward tours and a build-your-own option, with real prices in MAD and inclusions listed on every page, so you know what you're booking before you enquire.
Getting there
Every tour includes free shared pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and the surrounding area, at 3:00 PM. For a private car, add VIP transport at 800 MAD per vehicle (up to 7 people). Your exact pickup point is confirmed when you enquire.
Before you go
Wear closed shoes and long trousers, and bring sunglasses and a scarf or buff for the dust if you ride a quad or buggy. Large water bottles are not included, so bring water. Like most deserts, Agafay cools down quickly once the sun sets, so from about October to April a warm layer is worth having for the dinner and show.