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Private excursion from Marrakech
Agafay Desert tour from Marrakech: discover Agafay
Less than an hour from Marrakech, the mineral landscapes of the Agafay Desert offer striking views towards the Atlas Mountains. Choose your pace and your activities while we organise a private, smooth and reassuring experience.
- Private transport
- Local guide
- Half-day or full-day
- Maximum 6 travellers
You will not simply be dropped off with an impersonal programme. Your local guide collects you, takes you to the different locations and coordinates your day. For each activity, a specialised local team then takes over with the appropriate equipment and safety instructions.
A different kind of desert
Agafay Desert from Marrakech: a rocky desert, not sand dunes
Agafay is a vast, arid and rocky landscape shaped by the light, with the peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the background. Its beauty comes from its lunar scenery, peaceful atmosphere and changing colours throughout the day, especially around sunset.
You are accompanied throughout
From Marrakech to your activities
Everyone has a clear role: your local guide looks after you and coordinates the day, while specialised Agafay professionals supervise the technical activities.
Pick-up
Your local guide collects you from your accommodation in Marrakech, or from the nearest accessible meeting point if your riad is located in a pedestrian or non-accessible street.
Agafay Desert tour from Marrakech: private journey
Travel to Agafay in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide coordinates the schedule and takes you to each location included in your programme.
Specialised supervision
Once there, specialised local teams explain the safety instructions, provide the necessary equipment and supervise the camel ride, quad biking or buggy experience.
Two ways to experience Agafay
Agafay Desert tour from Marrakech: half-day or full-day
The activities you choose are added to the price of your excursion. Your total is clearly calculated before you send your booking request.
The essentials
Half-day
Approximately 4 to 5 hours
€189 for 1 or 2 people
+ €35 per additional traveller
- Private return transport from Marrakech
- Pick-up and coordination by your local guide
- Water during the journey and a Moroccan tea break
- Discover Agafay’s mineral landscapes
- Choose up to 2 activities
- Morning or afternoon departure available
Your selected activities are added to the price of the excursion. A Moroccan meal can also be added to an afternoon half-day trip.
Choose the half-day excursion
The complete experience
Full day
Approximately 7 to 9 hours
€249 for 1 or 2 people
+ €50 per additional traveller
- Private return transport from Marrakech
- Pick-up and coordination by your local guide
- Water during the journey and a Moroccan tea break
- Shared Moroccan meal at the camp included for each participant
- All available activities can be selected
- Sunset included whenever the schedule allows
The meal, worth €25 per person, is already included in the full-day excursion price. Activities are charged according to your selection.
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Optional activities
Durations are approximate. Children’s ages, participation conditions and availability are checked before confirmation.
Camel ride
€30 per participant · approximately 1 hourA peaceful camel ride at walking pace, accompanied by the local team. In Morocco these are technically dromedaries, although “camel ride” is the term most commonly used by travellers.
Quad biking
€40 per quad · approximately 1 hourSafety briefing, helmet and professional supervision on authorised tracks. Driving conditions are confirmed according to the participant’s age.
Buggy ride
€105 per 2-seat buggy · approximately 1 hourA comfortable option for two people, with a safety briefing and supervision by the specialised local team. Availability is confirmed for your chosen date.
Afternoon by the pool
€30 per participantPool access and time to relax in a selected Agafay camp. This option is seasonal and subject to availability.
€25
per person
Dining in Agafay
A shared Moroccan meal at the camp
The meal is included in the full-day excursion. Guests are seated in small groups around low tables, on rugs and cushions in the camp’s communal area. The atmosphere is shared and friendly, although each group keeps its own table. This is therefore not a private dinner. For an afternoon half-day excursion, the meal can be added on request.
Allergies, intolerances and dietary preferences are requested before departure and passed on to the camp team.
Clear and transparent organisation
What is included
Included in every excursion
- Private air-conditioned return transport
- Pick-up from your accommodation or nearby accessible point
- Local guide for transport and coordination
- Water during the journey
- Moroccan tea break
- Organisation of your selected activities
- Return to Marrakech
Depending on your selection
- Camel ride, quad, buggy or swimming added to your total
- Maximum of two activities on the half-day excursion
- No activity selection limit on the full-day excursion
- Shared camp meal included in the full-day option
- Shared meal available as an option on afternoon half-day trips
- Additional drinks and personal expenses are not included
Practical information
Before you go
About 45 minutes
from Marrakech, depending on traffic
1 to 6 travellers
the excursion is organised exclusively as a private trip
Comfortable clothing
closed shoes are recommended for quad biking and buggy rides
Bring a jacket in the evening
temperatures can drop after sunset
Frequently asked questions
Plan your Agafay excursion
Does the guide stay with us during the activities?
Your local guide handles your pick-up, transport and coordination. During technical activities, you are supervised by specialised local teams trained in the use of the equipment and the relevant safety procedures.
How many activities can we choose?
The half-day excursion allows you to select a maximum of two activities. With the full-day option, you can select all the activities you would like, subject to timings and availability.
Is the meal included?
Yes. The shared Moroccan meal in the camp’s communal area is included in the full-day excursion price. On an afternoon half-day excursion, it can be added for €25 per person. It is not a private dinner.
Can children take part in the activities?
This depends on their age, height and the selected activity. Please provide the children’s ages when sending your request. The exact conditions will be checked with the specialised team before confirmation.
Can we book this excursion with the “Girls Only” option?
Yes. When booking, you can choose the “Girls Only” option if you would prefer to be accompanied by a female guide. The excursion and activities remain organised according to your chosen programme.
Is the swimming pool available all year round?
Pool access depends on the season, weather and camp availability. We always confirm this option before finalising your booking.
How does payment work?
The total price of your excursion is shown before confirmation. Once availability has been checked, a deposit is paid online to confirm your booking. This deposit forms part of the total price shown and is not added on top of the excursion price. The remaining balance is paid directly to the guide or local service provider in Morocco, according to the payment details provided in your booking confirmation.
A question before choosing?
Let’s plan your day in Agafay
Not sure whether to choose the half-day or full-day excursion, or would you like to check a particular activity? Simply send us a message: Sylvie will reply personally.
Prefer to speak to someone directly? Xavier can be reached on +32 470 07 77 91. If he is unavailable, he will call you back as soon as possible.
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Create your perfect day in Agafay
Choose your date, the number of travellers, the length of your excursion and the activities you would like. Once availability has been checked, a deposit is requested to confirm your booking. This deposit forms part of the total price shown and is not an additional charge. The remaining balance is paid directly to the guide or local service provider in Morocco.