Quad bike & camel ride Marrakech: Omnas Desert dinner with sunset

You ride the quad bike yourself across open desert, then switch to camel for the golden hour.

A late-afternoon activity from Marrakech where you ride a quad bike across the Omnas and Agafay Desert, then take a camel through the landscape at sunset before returning to a Berber camp for a traditional Moroccan dinner with live entertainment. The experience runs about five and a half hours with hotel pickup, a guide in your language, and all transport arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert adventure with quad bike and dinner

• Pickup from hotel in Marrakech
• Drive 30 minutes to desert
• Stop at women's Argan oil cooperative
• Arrive at traditional desert camp
• Quad bike ride in Omnas and Agafay Desert
• Camel ride at sunset
• Enjoy Moroccan dinner and live show
• Return to hotel in Marrakech

The Experience

The day starts with a 30-minute drive from your Marrakech hotel to the desert, with a stop at a local women's Argan oil cooperative to see how traditional Moroccan products are made. Once at the camp, you climb onto a quad bike and ride across the wide-open terrain of the Omnas and Agafay Desert—the bike is yours to control, and the landscape is bare enough that you feel the scale of it. After the quad riding, the pace shifts to a camel ride through the same scenery as the sun drops, painting the desert in the colors the operator mentions in the description.

Back at the camp, you sit down to a traditional Moroccan dinner while a live band plays and performers move through the space. The whole experience—from pickup to drop-off back at your hotel—takes five and a half hours. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic, and children from age one are welcome; if you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech.
• a quad bike for two riders.
• a camel ride through the desert and Berber villages.
• a guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• a visit to a local Argan oil cooperative.
• a traditional Moroccan dinner with live music and entertainment at the camp.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Art de Cuivre Travel

Is this one for you?You're riding the quad bike yourself across open terrain, not watching a demonstration—this suits anyone who wants to control the pace and feel the desert rather than be driven through it. The shared camel ride and group dinner mean you're not alone, but the quad biking is hands-on and active, so pick this if you want to move through the landscape rather than observe it from a vehicle.

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Top questions

Can I ride the quad bike if I've never done it before?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide will show you how to operate the quad bike before you set out across the desert. No prior experience is required.

What happens at the Argan oil cooperative stop?

You visit a local women's cooperative to learn how traditional Moroccan Argan oil and other products are made, giving you a look at local culture and craftsmanship before the desert portion of the day begins.

Is the camel ride difficult or uncomfortable?

The camel ride is described as peaceful and takes place during the sunset hour, so it's a slower-paced part of the experience after the quad biking. The route passes through Berber villages and desert scenery.

What's included in the dinner at the camp?

Dinner is a traditional Moroccan meal served at the Berber camp, accompanied by live traditional music and entertainment. The meal is included in the booking; tips are optional.

How do I get picked up, and what time does the activity start?

Your hotel in Marrakech is included in the pickup. The activity departs in the late afternoon to catch the sunset, and your driver and guide return you to your hotel after dinner and the entertainment.