Agafay Desert Full-Day Quad, Camel, Pool & Dinner Show

Ride quads through rocky desert, then watch the sunset from a camel before dinner and music under the stars.

A full-day activity in the Agafay Desert near Marrakech combines a one-hour quad ride through rocky hills, a twenty-minute camel trek at sunset, and a traditional Moroccan dinner with live Gnawa music and fire performance in a desert camp. Hotel pickup from Marrakech is included, and a professional guide leads the experience in English, Spanish, French or Arabic. The day runs from 3 or 4 PM until around 10 PM.

The experience

The quad ride lasts an hour and covers the rocky hills and desert tracks of Agafay, timed to catch the sunset over the Atlas Mountains. A professional guide supervises the whole time, and the operator provides helmet, goggles and gloves. After the ride, you spend twenty minutes on a camel at sunset, dressed in traditional Saharan outfit for photos. The pace is slow and built for soaking in the atmosphere rather than covering ground.

The evening centers on dinner and a live show in a desert camp. You get a warm welcome, then a traditional Moroccan meal of salads, tagine, dessert and mint tea, followed by live performance: Gnawa music, oriental dance and fire acts. The whole experience wraps around 10 PM when the driver takes you back to your hotel in Marrakech, which is only thirty minutes from the desert.

The operator picks you up from your inn or riad in Marrakech at either 3 or 4 PM, so you choose the departure that fits the rest of your day. Air-conditioned transport both ways means no stress getting to and from the desert. Coffee and tea are included throughout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech.
• one-hour quad ride with helmet, goggles and gloves provided.
• twenty-minute camel ride in traditional Saharan dress.
• traditional Moroccan dinner with salads, tagine, dessert and mint tea.
• live show with Gnawa music, oriental dance and fire performance.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Abdou

Is this one for you?The quad ride and camel trek both happen at sunset, so you're active during the cooler part of the day and settled in for dinner as the light fades. The pace builds from riding to watching, which suits anyone wanting a mix of action and relaxation without an early start.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech?

Agafay is thirty minutes from Marrakech by car, so the transfer is short and the experience fits easily into an afternoon and evening.

What do I wear on the quad ride?

The operator provides helmet, goggles and gloves for the quad ride. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty and closed-toe shoes. The rocky terrain and speed mean you need secure footwear.

Is the camel ride suitable for someone who has never ridden before?

The camel ride lasts twenty minutes at a slow, peaceful pace at sunset, so it is built for first-timers. A guide is with you the whole time, and you wear traditional Saharan dress for the experience.

What time does the experience end?

The day ends around 10 PM when the driver drops you back at your hotel in Marrakech, so you have the evening free after dinner and the show.

Can I choose my departure time?

Yes, you can depart at either 3 PM or 4 PM from your hotel, so you can pick the time that suits your schedule in Marrakech.

What does the dinner include?

Dinner is a traditional Moroccan meal with salads, tagine, dessert and mint tea, served in the desert camp before the live show begins.