Agafay Desert Tour from Marrakech: Camel Ride & Dinner Show
Sunset across the dunes, then dinner and fire under Berber tents
An evening tour from Marrakech into the Agafay Desert combines a camel ride at sunset, a stop at a local argan oil cooperative, and a traditional Moroccan dinner with live Berber music and a fire show under the desert sky. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French. Hotel pickup is included, and children from age 1 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening trip to Agafay Desert
- Pickup from Marrakech
- Drive 40 minutes to desert
- Visit argan oil cooperative
- Enjoy quad biking experience
- Take gentle camel ride at sunset
- Relax under Berber tent
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan dinner
- Watch fire show and live music
- Return to Marrakech
- AGAFAY DESERT MOROCCO Entry included 4h
- Agafay 4h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- a 20-minute camel ride across the dunes at sunset.
- quad biking for about an hour shared between two people.
- entry to a local argan oil cooperative with a chance to meet the women who produce the oil.
- a traditional Moroccan dinner buffet under a Berber tent.
- live Berber music from two groups and a cirque fire show.
- Every day 10:00 14:30 15:00
Information
An 8.5-hour evening desert tour from Marrakech with camel ride, quad biking, argan oil cooperative visit, traditional Moroccan dinner and live Berber music under the stars.
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The experience
The tour starts with a 40-minute drive from Marrakech through countryside into the Agafay Desert. Once there, you spend about 20 minutes on a camel ride across the rocky dunes as the light shifts toward sunset: the moment most people bring a camera. Before dinner, you visit a local argan oil cooperative where Berber women produce the oil by hand, and you can see the process and talk with them directly.
As the sun sets, you gather under a traditional Berber tent for a buffet of Moroccan dishes. After dinner, two Berber music groups perform live, and a cirque show unfolds against the firelight and the clear desert sky. The whole evening runs about 8.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, with an air-conditioned vehicle handling the drive both ways.
Quad biking is also part of the tour (about an hour shared between two people), so if you've never done it, the guide will walk you through it. The tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for anyone with spinal injuries. Children from age 1 can join, making it workable for families, though the late evening and the length mean younger kids will need to be comfortable staying up past their usual bedtime.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.
What exactly happens during the camel ride in the Agafay Desert?
The camel ride lasts about 20 minutes and takes you across the rocky dunes of the desert, timed to coincide with sunset so you can watch the light change over the landscape from the camel's back.
Can I learn about argan oil production on this tour?
Yes. You visit a local argan oil cooperative where you see how Berber women produce the oil by hand and have the chance to interact with them and ask about the traditional process.
What kind of food and entertainment happen at the Berber tent?
Dinner is a buffet of traditional Moroccan dishes served under the tent. After you eat, two Berber music groups perform live music, and a cirque show takes place around the campfire, all under the desert sky.
Is quad biking included, and do I need experience?
Quad biking is included and lasts about an hour, shared between two people. No experience is necessary. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide will show you how to operate the quad.
How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?
The tour runs 8.5 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off. It is an evening tour, so you depart Marrakech in the afternoon and return after dark once the show ends.
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Agafay Desert Tour from Marrakech: Camel Ride & Dinner Show
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