Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do in the Agafay Desert with you?

Camel, quad and buggy rides, each ending with a Moroccan dinner and a show in the desert, You can also build your own experience from individual rides.

How much does an Agafay Desert tour cost?

Camel ride and dinner show: 270 MAD per person. Quad, camel and dinner show: 350 MAD (40-minute quad) or 550 MAD (1h30 quad). Buggy, camel and fire show dinner: 1,400 MAD per buggy (it seats two; the camel ride and dinner are included for one person). Prices are fixed and include free shared hotel pickup; the camel and quad tours are priced per person, the buggy tour per buggy.

How does booking work on this site?

Choose a tour, then send us your date, group size and the experience you want by WhatsApp or email. We reply to confirm availability and your pickup point. Nothing is charged on this website.

How do I pay?

In cash on the day of your trip, in Moroccan dirhams. There is no online payment.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your trip. Inside 24 hours, the transport cost may be deducted from the refund. If the weather stops an activity, we reschedule you free of charge to the next suitable day, or give a full refund if the new date doesn't suit you.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup at your hotel or riad is free in Marrakech and the surrounding area (the Palmeraie, the Ourika and Fès roads, Agafay desert hotels), shared with other guests. For a private car just for your group, add VIP transport at 800 MAD per vehicle (up to 7 people). If a car can't reach your riad because of narrow streets, the driver meets you at the nearest point it can reach.

What time do the tours start and finish?

The tours pick you up at 3:00 PM and bring you back to Marrakech around 8:00 PM (about an hour later on the longer quad option). Same-day booking is possible until 10:00 AM (Marrakech time).

Do I need a driving licence for the quad or buggy? Can children join?

No licence is needed. Anyone aged 16 or over can drive. Children aged 3 to 15 can ride as passengers (or on a camel). On the per-person tours they pay the same price as adults; children under 3 are free. Helmets are provided and every ride starts with a safety briefing.

Can you cater for vegetarians or allergies?

Vegetarian requests are possible, and you can tell us about allergies in advance when you book. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free meal.

What should I bring and wear?

Closed shoes, long trousers, sunglasses and a scarf or buff for the dust (scarves and goggles are not provided). Large water bottles are not included, so bring water, and from about October to April bring a warm layer for the evening.

Will I see the sunset?

Yes. Trips leave at 3:00 PM and dinner starts around 7:00 PM, so you are in the desert as the sun sets, all year round.

How far is the Agafay Desert from Marrakech?

About 40 minutes from Marrakech; with pickups, the drive takes about 40 to 60 minutes. That is why it works as an evening trip rather than a multi-day journey like the Sahara.

Is the Agafay Desert sand dunes, like the Sahara?

No — Agafay is a stony desert of dry plateaus and rolling hills, with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon, not the sand dunes people picture from the Sahara.

I'm not sure which tour is right for me — what do I do?

Send us a message and choose "Not sure yet — help me choose". Tell us your group size, date and what matters most to you (pace, budget, time available), and we'll help you pick.