Marrakech Desert Buggy Tour: Agafay Desert with Tea Break

Rocky trails, volcanic peaks, and tea under canvas in the Agafay

A 4-hour desert buggy tour from Marrakech puts you behind the wheel of a Can-Am 700 or CF 1000 buggy (two riders per vehicle) on the rocky terrain and dry riverbeds of the Agafay Desert, with a professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a break for hot Moroccan tea and pancakes in a tent oasis. Minimum age to drive is 18 with a valid license; children under 18 ride as passengers with an adult. Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert buggy tour and tea break

• Arrive at beautiful oasis in Agafay
• Meet welcoming team and see camels
• Ride buggy through Agafay Desert hills
• Enjoy views of Atlas Mountains
• Finish with Moroccan tea and pancakes

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel and a drive to an oasis camp in the Agafay, where you meet your guide and get fitted with a helmet, gloves and goggles. A safety briefing covers the buggy controls, then you're on the rocky trails beneath the Atlas Mountains for roughly two hours of riding. The terrain is a mix of hills that resemble dunes, dry riverbeds and ancient volcanic landscape—nothing like the city you left behind.

Two people share each Can-Am buggy, so you'll either drive with a passenger or ride as one yourself. The guide leads the way and sets the pace, stopping to point out the terrain and let you take in the views. You'll pass through an old village on the route, seeing how people live in this part of rural Morocco.

After the ride, the group heads to a tent in the oasis for the break. Hot Moroccan tea and pancakes arrive, and you sit with the other riders under canvas while the dust settles. Bottled water is on hand throughout the day. The return journey takes you back to your hotel by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide.
• buggy with helmet, gloves and goggles.
• safety briefing.
• hot Moroccan tea and pancakes.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Dunes & Desert

Is this one for you?Ride solo or with one other person in your own buggy, or join others in a shared vehicle—both routes hit the same desert trails, villages, and oasis tea stop.

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Top questions

Can I drive the buggy myself, or do I ride as a passenger?

You can drive if you're at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license. Children under 18 must ride as passengers with an adult in the buggy.

How long is the actual buggy riding time?

The buggy ride itself lasts roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, with the full tour running 4 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the buggy with helmet, gloves and goggles, a professional guide, a safety briefing, hot Moroccan tea and pancakes, and bottled water are all included.

What should I wear for the buggy tour?

Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required—no shorts or skirts. A jacket is recommended in winter months. The guide will brief you on safety gear before you ride.

Is the Agafay Desert far from Marrakech?

The Agafay Desert sits just south of Marrakech, at the base of the Atlas Mountains. It's close enough for a half-day outing but far enough to feel remote from the city.

What language does the guide speak?

Guides speak English, French, and Arabic, so you can request your preferred language when you book.