Agafay Desert quad and camel ride with dinner show from Marrakech

You ride your own quad across rocky desert trails, not watch from a vehicle.

This evening activity from Marrakech puts you on your own quad bike across the Agafay Desert, then onto a camel for a sunset ride, followed by a swim in the desert pool and a full Moroccan dinner with live Berber music and fire show at Oasis Sky Camp. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the experience runs about five hours from start to finish.

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel, then you head out to the Agafay Desert where you'll ride your own quad bike across the rocky trails with views of the Atlas Mountains in the distance. After the quad ride, you meet the camels for a slower, quieter sunset trek: the kind of moment that works well for photos and just sitting with the landscape. Back at Oasis Sky Camp, you cool off in the desert pool before settling in for dinner.

The meal is a full three courses: harira soup or a fresh Moroccan salad to start, then chicken tagine with olives and lemon or vegetarian couscous with seasonal vegetables, finished with Moroccan pastries and fresh mint tea. As night falls, you stay seated under the stars while live Berber musicians play, dancers perform, and a fire show unfolds in front of you. The camp handles all the logistics (transport, the quads, the camels, the food), so the evening holds together without anyone building it.

A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic depending on your group, and the whole experience is wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps the transport comfortable. Drinks are available to purchase if you want something beyond the mint tea.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Marrakech hotel or riad.
• quad bike ride across the Agafay Desert with panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
• sunset camel ride in the desert.
• access to the desert pool.
• full three-course Moroccan dinner with harira soup or fresh salad, tagine or vegetarian couscous, and pastries with fresh mint tea.
• live Berber music, traditional dance, and fire show under the stars.
• air-conditioned transport to and from the camp.

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 03:30 and 16:00, from US$ 48.76 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 03:30 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 29

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and ArabicOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by OASIS SKY AGAFAY

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here. The experience is built around a local team that treats guests as friends, and the quad and camel rides stay intimate rather than industrial. If you want to be active (riding your own quad, not watching from a seat) and you're comfortable with an evening that runs into the night, this fits the bill.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

What's the quad bike experience like if I've never ridden one before?

You ride your own quad across the desert trails at your own pace. It's designed for all fitness levels, and the rocky Agafay terrain is manageable for beginners. One quad is shared between two people, so if you're nervous, you can ride as a passenger on someone else's bike.

How long do I spend on the camel and is it rough on my back?

The camel ride happens at sunset and is described as peaceful, meant for quiet moments and photos rather than a long trek. It comes after the quad ride, so it's a slower, gentler part of the evening.

Can I choose vegetarian food for the dinner?

Yes, the three-course menu includes vegetarian couscous with seasonal vegetables as the main course option, alongside the harira soup or salad and pastries with mint tea.

What time does the experience end, and will I be back at my hotel late?

The activity runs about five hours total from pickup to drop-off, and it's timed around the sunset and evening, so you'll return to your Marrakech hotel after dark. Plan for a late dinner back in the city if you want to eat again.

Is the fire show safe to watch, and how close do we sit to it?

The fire show is part of the live entertainment under the stars at Oasis Sky Camp, but the exact distance and safety setup aren't detailed in the booking information. Ask the operator when you confirm your reservation.