Agadir: Camel Ride Shore Excursion with Local Guide & Tea

Summary

Camel riding in agadir with local guide and nomad dress up

You’ll ride camels through Agadir’s village paths and eucalyptus groves with a local guide who makes everything feel easy. Dress up in real nomad costumes for fun photos, spot birds by the Souss river, and finish with mint tea plus Moroccan cakes at the ranch — small moments you’ll remember long after your cruise moves on.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to laugh so much before even getting on the camel. Our guide, Youssef, met us right at the port — he had this easy way about him, like he’d done this a thousand times but still actually cared. The drive to the ranch was barely ten minutes, but I remember the windows down and that salty-sweet smell you only get near the sea in Morocco. My friend tried to pronounce “l’foukkia” (the blue tunic) and Youssef just grinned and said it better himself — I think we all butchered it, honestly.

The camels were waiting in a line, looking almost bored until we got close. Mine blinked at me slowly like he was sizing me up. There’s something weirdly calming about their pace — you sway more than you expect, but after a minute it feels natural. We put on these bright blue nomad costumes for photos (I still have sand in my shoes from kneeling down for that shot), and I swear the color made everything pop against the eucalyptus trees as we rode through Aghroud village. Kids waved at us; one little girl ran alongside for a bit, giggling when my camel snorted.

We stopped by the Souss river — there was this hush except for birds (flamingos if you’re lucky; we saw a few white shapes in the distance). The air smelled kind of sharp from the eucalyptus and river mud. On the way back I started to feel that ache behind my knees from sitting funny, but then someone mentioned tea and suddenly everyone perked up. Back at the ranch they poured us mint tea so sweet it made my teeth hurt (in a good way) and handed around these crumbly Moroccan cakes. I still think about that view from atop the camel — Agadir behind us, sun starting to dip, just quiet for a second before someone cracked another joke about our “nomad” fashion sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Camel Ride and Cultural Experience

• Pickup from Agadir port
• Travel to camel ranch (10 minutes)
• Meet and brief with camel guide
• Wear traditional Moroccan nomad costumes
• Camel ride crossing Aghroud village and eucalyptus forest
• Photo break at Souss river, watch migratory birds
• Return to ranch
• Enjoy mint tea and Moroccan cakes

Top questions

Is pickup included for cruise ship passengers in Agadir?

Yes, pickup from your cruise ship port is included in this camel riding tour.

How long does it take to reach the camel ranch from Agadir port?

The drive from Agadir port to the ranch takes about ten minutes.

Do children ride their own camel during this tour?

No, children under 12 ride together with one parent for safety reasons.

Are traditional Moroccan costumes provided for photos?

Yes, you can borrow traditional blue nomad costumes for souvenir photos during your camel ride.

What snacks are included after the camel ride?

The tour includes Moroccan mint tea and cakes served back at the ranch after your ride.

Will there be a local guide during the camel riding experience?

Yes, a local guide accompanies you throughout your camel riding excursion near Agadir.

Can infants join this camel riding tour?

Infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap or use a stroller; check suitability if concerned.

Is public transportation available near the meeting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup directly from your cruise ship port in Agadir, all guidance from friendly local guides, use of traditional Berber tunics and Sahrawi turbans for memorable photos, a gentle camel ride through Aghroud village and eucalyptus forest to Souss river, plus sweet Moroccan mint tea and cakes back at the ranch before returning to port.