Camels resting at sunset in the Agafay Desert near Marrakech

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The Stone Desert

Agafay Desert

Luxury camps, camels and sunset dinners, 40 minutes from Marrakech

Agafay is a stone desert of rolling, moon-like hills close to Marrakech. It is the easiest way to sleep under the stars, ride a camel at sunset or spend a day by a desert pool without a long drive.

Best timeAll year. October to April is the most comfortable.
Getting thereAbout 40 minutes by road from Marrakech.
How longHalf a day, a full day or one night in a camp.
Don't missSunset camel ride, quad biking, a dinner show and a night in a desert camp.

Desert experiences

Camel rides, quad biking, dinner shows and pool days.

Tours & Excursions★ 4.8 / 5

Agafay Desert Quad, Camel Ride & Dinner Show | Marrakech

Sunset dinner under the stars

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Hotels & Riads★ 4.5 / 5

Agafay Desert Pool Day Pass with Lunch & Transfer | Marrakech

📍 Departure: La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakech 🏨 Category: Day Excursion / Desert Relaxation 🏊 Access to 23°C Heated Desert Pool & Loungers 🧖 3-Course Moroccan Lunch Under Shaded Pergolas

$79 per person

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Tours & Excursions

16-Day Private Morocco Tour from Tangier with Sahara Camel Trek

Experience the ultimate 16-day private journey across Morocco starting from Tangier. Explore imperial cities, blue Chefchaouen, Sahara desert camping, and the Atlantic coast.

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Tours & Excursions★ 4.5 / 5

10 day Morocco tour from Casablanca to Sahara

Experience the magic of Morocco on an unforgettable 10-day private adventure from Casablanca. Wander through Chefchaouen's blue streets, explore historic Fes and Marrakech, cross the Atlas Mountains,

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Where to stay in Agafay

Luxury camps and desert hotels.

Hotels & Riads★ 7.8 / 10

Agafay Luxury Camp | Agafay, Marrakech-Safi

📍 Agafay Desert, Marrakech 🏨 Category: Resort / Luxury Desert Glamping 🏊 Top-Rated Outdoor Pool & Desert View Rooms 🧖 Full-Service Raha Spa, Massages & Steam Room

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Getting there & around

Airport transfers and car rental.

Car Rental★ 4.9 / 5

Car Rental Morocco

Self-Drive Family Vans, SUVs & Economy Cars

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