Short drive from Marrakech
Camel ride across the rocky desert
Optional quad biking
Sunset views of the Atlas Mountains
Mint tea in a desert camp
Traditional Berber dinner
Sunset Camel Ride
Berber Dinner by the Fire
Atlas Mountain Views
Comfortable Desert Camp
Live Music Under the Stars
Private Transfers & Seamless Service
Leave Marrakech for the Agafay Desert, about 40 minutes away, a landscape of rocky hills and open plains with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Unlike the sandy Sahara, it is a stone desert, with big skies and quiet.
BREAKFAST
Ride a camel across the hills at a slow pace for about 30 to 60 minutes. Handlers lead the camels and help you on and off, so no experience is needed. The light is soft and golden, and the route ends at a viewpoint or back at the camp.
Relax in a comfortable desert camp with lanterns and cushions, and enjoy a Berber lunch with mint tea. Dishes such as tagine and fresh salads are served in the shade, with views over the open landscape.
LUNCH
On the way back, stop at Lalla Takerkoust, a reservoir lake southwest of Marrakech with blue water against the Atlas Mountains. Walk along the shore, take photos or enjoy a quiet moment before returning to Marrakech.
Return to Marrakech (no overnight)
“Only forty minutes from the city, yet it felt like a different world. The camel ride across the hills was relaxing, the camp was comfortable and the lunch was fresh and generous. A perfect half day for a hot afternoon.”
Darlene P.
- California, USA
“We loved the open landscape and the views of the Atlas Mountains. The camel handlers were kind and patient, and the stop at Lalla Takerkoust lake on the way back was a lovely surprise. Everything ran on time and without stress.”
Donald L.
USA
“A calm and beautiful experience. The guide explained the difference between this stone desert and the Sahara, and the camp felt peaceful. We booked it for our last day in Morocco and it was a perfect way to end the trip.”
Marsha L.
Mexico
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