ATV Riding in Agafay Desert: Camel Trek & Dinner Show

Operate your own quad across desert terrain, then settle into a traditional camp as the sun drops.

This six-hour Agafay Desert experience near Marrakech combines camel trekking, quad biking and a traditional Berber dinner show. You're picked up from your hotel, transported by air-conditioned minivan to the desert, ride camels across rocky landscapes, operate a quad bike through desert trails, and end the day in a camp under the stars with Moroccan food and live music. Hotel pickup, dinner and entertainment are included; additional drinks beyond the meal are payable separately.

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Agafay, a rocky desert landscape about an hour from Marrakech. Once there, you begin on a camel, moving across the terrain at the pace of the animal while the Atlas Mountains frame the horizon. The camel ride is the slower half of the day—time to settle into the rhythm and take in the scale of the landscape without the noise of an engine.

After the camel trek, you switch to a quad bike and operate it yourself across the rugged trails. This is where the adrenaline comes in: you control the speed and the line through the desert, navigating the rocky ground on your own. The quad section is the active part of the day, and it moves faster than the camel ride. A guide leads the group throughout both sections, speaking English, Spanish or French depending on your preference.

As the sun sets, you arrive at a traditional Berber camp where dinner is already laid out. The meal is Moroccan, eaten in the camp under the open sky, and live musicians perform while you eat—drums, traditional instruments, sometimes dancers. This is where the pace slows again. You're there for the evening, watching the light fade and the stars come up, with the music and the food as the focus. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan.
• camel ride across the desert.
• quad bike ride on desert trails.
• traditional Moroccan dinner in a Berber camp.
• live Berber music and cultural performances throughout the evening.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for back problems

Operated by Marrakesh Travel Services

Is this one for you?You'll drive your own quad through desert trails while joining others for camel riding and a shared camp dinner, so pick this if you want hands-on control during the active parts but prefer a guided group experience for cultural immersion.

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Top questions

Can children ride the quad bike, or do they only do the camel trek?

Children can ride the quad bike with adult supervision, though infants and very small children can travel in a pram or stroller during the camel section. Specialized infant seats are available if needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the day.

What's the camel ride actually like—how long and how fast do they move?

The camel trek is a scenic ride across the rocky Agafay landscape at the camel's natural walking pace. It covers the panoramic part of the desert, with views of the Atlas Mountains, and moves slowly enough to take in the surroundings and photograph the terrain.

Is the quad biking difficult, or can someone with no experience do it?

The quad biking is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide leads the group at a manageable pace across the desert trails. You operate the bike yourself, but the route is designed for mixed experience levels, so beginners can participate without difficulty.

What happens if I want more to drink at dinner than what's included?

The Moroccan dinner includes drinks, but if you want additional beverages beyond what comes with the meal, those are payable locally at the camp.

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech, and how much of the day is driving?

Agafay is a short drive from Marrakech—roughly an hour by air-conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the drive is part of the experience but not the focus; the camel trek, quad riding and dinner make up the main activities once you arrive.