Marrakech Desert Tour: Quad Biking & Camel Rides

Two days splits neatly: desert adventure on day one, city exploration on day two.

This 2-day tour departs Casablanca, spends the first day in Agafay Desert with quad biking and camel rides followed by a dinner show, then explores Marrakech's medina, souks and landmarks on day two before returning to Casablanca. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca are included, along with all meals and an overnight stay in a riad or hotel in Marrakech.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Casablanca to Marrakech and Desert Adventure

• Depart Casablanca at 09:30 AM
• Arrive and check in at Marrakech riad or hotel
• Travel to Agafay Desert
• Lunch with local Berber family
• Walk into desert
• Quad biking and camel riding
• Dinner with Moroccan music and dance show
• Return to riad for overnight stay

Day 2: Marrakech City Tour and Return

• Guided Marrakech city tour starting at 09:00 AM
• Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace
• Explore Medina and souks
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Depart Marrakech for Casablanca
• Arrive Casablanca and drop off at accommodation

The experience

The itinerary splits the two days between desert and city. Day one starts with a 9:30 AM departure from Casablanca and arrival in Marrakech, where you check into your riad or hotel. By early afternoon you're in Agafay Desert sharing lunch with a local Berber family: couscous or tagine, your choice of meat, chicken or vegetarian. Late afternoon brings quad biking and camel riding as the sun sets, then a dinner show with Moroccan music and dance back at your accommodation.

Day two begins at 9:00 AM with a guided tour of Marrakech's key sites: the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace, plus the medina's souks and street life. The tour runs until 1:00 PM, then you have lunch at a local restaurant before the afternoon drive back to Casablanca and drop-off at your accommodation. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport between cities and to the desert. Your guide speaks English, French or Arabic.

Moroccan tea, soft drinks and water come with the desert lunch. Dinner includes salad, tajine and fruit. The tour suits all fitness levels, and infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca.
• transport by air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• lunch with a Berber family in Agafay Desert (couscous or tagine with meat, chicken or vegetarian option).
• quad biking and camel riding in the desert.
• dinner with Moroccan salad, tajine and fruit accompanied by a live music and dance show.
• breakfast and lunch on day two.
• overnight accommodation in a Marrakech riad or hotel.
• guided tour of Marrakech including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace, plus the medina and souks.
• Moroccan tea, soft drinks and water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Starry Morocco Tours

Is this one for you?Two days is enough to pair desert adventure with city exploration but not long enough to linger in either place. If you want both experiences without committing to a longer trip, this split itinerary fits. If you prefer to spend a full day in one location, a 1-day desert tour or a separate Marrakech city tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

Is breakfast included on the second day in Marrakech?

Breakfast is listed as an inclusion for the tour. The second day's schedule begins with the guided city tour at 9:00 AM, so breakfast would be at your riad or hotel before that departure.

What are the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace?

These are the three historical landmarks your guide takes you to on day two of the tour in Marrakech. They are part of the morning exploration that runs from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, after which you have lunch before heading back to Casablanca.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Casablanca on the morning of day one?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca are included. The tour departs at 9:30 AM on day one and returns you to your Casablanca accommodation on the evening of day two.

What is the dinner show on the first evening like?

The dinner show features Moroccan music and dance performances and is held after your quad biking and camel riding activities. Dinner includes a Moroccan salad, tajine and fruit.