Sunset Dinner in Agafay Desert from Marrakech with Show

Dinner, sunset, fire show and the High Atlas from a desert camp

A sunset dinner tour from Marrakech to the Agafay Desert, 30km outside the city, includes hotel pickup, a traditional Moroccan meal in a nomad tent around a campfire, mint tea, a fire show and views of the High Atlas Mountains. The tour runs about five hours and returns you to your hotel around 10:30 p.m. A camel ride is available as an add-on option.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marrakech Medina10m
2. Atlas Mountainspassing by

Sunset dinner in Agafay Desert

• Pick up from hotel in Marrakech
• Drive to Agafay Desert camp
• Watch sunset and enjoy desert views
• Dine in nomad tent with traditional Moroccan food
• Gaze at stars and desert night sky
• Return to Marrakech and drop off

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Marrakech hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive to the Agafay Desert takes you through the landscape toward the High Atlas Mountains, arriving at an ecolodge camp about 30km outside the city. Once there, you settle into a comfortable tent as the light begins to shift. This is the setup for the meal itself, not a rushed stop.

Dinner unfolds around a campfire with a spread of traditional Moroccan dishes: welcome tea and pastries to start, then harira soup or salad, chicken tagine with vegetables, couscous, and vegetarian options alongside. The meal stretches across the sunset, so you're eating as the sky changes color and the desert cools. A fire show happens during or after dinner, depending on timing. Mint tea and water are included throughout. If you booked the camel ride option, that happens before or after the meal. The operator does not specify the exact sequence.

You'll have time to take in the night sky and the desert landscape before the return drive. Pickup happens around 10:30 p.m. back at your original hotel location. A local guide in English, French or Arabic is with the group the whole time, though the focus is on the meal and the setting rather than a narrated tour of the desert itself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a local guide in English, French or Arabic.
• traditional Moroccan dinner with salad or soup, chicken tagine, couscous and vegetarian options.
• welcome tea and pastries.
• mint tea and water.
• a fire show.
• and views of the High Atlas Mountains from the desert camp.

Options for this experience

3 options

Sunset Dinner Show with TransfersUp to 30 people · Guide in English, French or Arabic · 15:00 and 15:30Includes pickup

Dinner and Fire Show with Camel RideUp to 30 people · Guide in English, French or Arabic · 14:30 and 15:00Lasts 5 hours. Includes dinner, mint tea and water, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Camel ride included. Pickup is included.

Private TourUp to 15 people · Guide in English, French or Arabic · 15:00 and 15:30Lasts 5 hours. Private dinner table serving chicken tagine with vegetables, couscous, bottled water and dessert. Lamb tagine available on request. Private car and driver. Camel ride available as an optional extra. 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 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (1 to 17 years)

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Audio guideSpanish

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

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Marrakesh Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a desert sunset and dinner without the long drive to the Sahara. The Agafay camp is close enough to Marrakech to fit into an evening, leaving your days free for the medina and other sights. Choose the camel ride option if that's on your list. Skip it if you'd rather spend the time eating and watching the show.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (1 to 17 years).

What's included in the dinner at the Agafay Desert camp?

The meal includes welcome tea and pastries, harira soup or salad, chicken tagine with vegetables, couscous, vegetarian options, seasonal fresh fruits and dessert, plus mint tea and water throughout the evening.

How far is the Agafay Desert from Marrakech?

The Agafay Desert camp is about 30km outside Marrakech, roughly a 45-minute drive from the city center depending on traffic and your hotel location.

What time do you return to your hotel?

The tour returns you to your hotel around 10:30 p.m., making it roughly a five-hour experience from pickup to drop-off.

Is the camel ride included or optional?

The camel ride is available as an add-on option at checkout. It is not included in the standard sunset dinner package.

What should I know before booking if I have back problems or am pregnant?

The camel ride option is not recommended for people with back problems or pregnant women. The dinner itself is suitable for all fitness levels, though you should check with the operator if you have specific mobility concerns.