The Agafay desert is the shortest outing you can make from Marrakech, and the only one of our trips that takes place in the evening. It is often the one people choose for a first night in Morocco, or to round off a stay.
How far is the Agafay desert from Marrakech?
32 kilometres from the centre. The drive is short, so the evening fits in with a flight that lands during the day or with an already busy programme.
What does Agafay look like?
A desert of stone rather than dunes: bare hills that change colour as the light drops, with the Atlas in the distance on a clear day. For the great sand dunes, you need to go as far as Merzouga, on a three day tour.
When is the best time to go?
The end of the day. You arrive for the camel ride as the light fades over the hills. Dinner follows under canvas, with Moroccan food, live music and a fire. The drive back to Marrakech is at night.
Which vehicle for Agafay?
For Agafay, we recommend three vehicles, depending on the number of passengers:
- The Mercedes Vito, 8 seats, for a couple or a family.
- The Renault Trafic, 9 seats and 8 bags, for a small group.
- The Toyota Prado 4x4, 6 seats, when the access road is not tarmacked.
How do you arrange the evening?
Send us the date, the number of people and the address where you are staying, on WhatsApp or by phone. The driver collects you at the end of the day and brings you back after dinner. The full programme is on our tours page.
