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.

Options for this experience

2 options

TourGuide in English, French or Arabic · 09:30 and 14:30Includes pickup

Private tour and transportationGuide in English, French or Arabic · 09:30 and 14:30Private guide and driver, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

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

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

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.