Night in the Agafay Desert
Description
Escape the city's energetic atmosphere and discover the peaceful Agafay Desert. Experience a traditional dinner paired with a captivating show, and conclude the night under a breathtaking star-filled sky in a haima.
Key Features of the Tour
- Convenient transfer from your Marrakech accommodation to the Agafay Desert.
- Savor a Moroccan-style dinner, featuring salads, chicken tajine, vegetable couscous, and dessert.
- Enjoy a traditional performance that includes belly dancing, fire-eaters, and Gnawa music.
- Take part in an optional exciting camel ride.
- Stay overnight in a traditional haima under the stars and witness the stunning sunset over the dunes.
Experience Nightfall in the Agafay Desert
On the scheduled day, our adventure to the Agafay Desert will commence with a pickup from your selected meeting point in Marrakech.
Following a brief 1-hour drive, we will journey through the vast and arid landscapes of the Atlas Mountains as we head to our camp. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a set of luxurious haimas and a cup of Moroccan tea.
Depending on your tour's start time, you can either unwind at the camp to witness the sunset or opt for a camel ride across the dunes.
Once all attendees return to camp, we will gather for a traditional Moroccan dinner consisting of salads, chicken tajine, vegetable couscous, and dessert. The evening will be complemented by a stunning traditional show featuring belly dancing, fire-eaters, and Gnawa music.
Following an evening filled with delightful cuisine, spectacular performances, and magnificent views, we will retire to our haimas to rest beneath a clear, starry sky in this serene desert environment.
On the following morning, we will greet the sunrise, relish a nourishing breakfast, and make our way back to Marrakech.
Accommodation Details
This experience includes one night’s stay in a camp located in the Agafay Desert. During the booking process, you may select a private haima for up to 6 guests or a shared haima accommodating up to 20 guests with communal bathrooms.
The camp also features a swimming pool, which may occasionally be unavailable for public use due to maintenance.
Pickup Information
When arranging your booking, you can choose from the following meeting points:
- Tazi Hotel
- Moulay al-Jazid Mosque
- Collège Mohamed 5
- Mohammed 5 High School
- Abdelmoumen College
- Bab Doukkala Pharmacy
- Marrakech Menara Airport
Child Participation Guidelines
Please be aware that children under 12 may only participate in the camel ride and quad tour when accompanied by an adult.
Furthermore, minors under 18 are not permitted in the shared haima option.
Alternative Morning Excursion
If desired, you might consider a morning excursion to the Agafay Desert, featuring departure in the morning.
What's included
- Transfer by minibus
- 1 night's accommodation in a private or shared haima in a camp in the Agafay Desert (depending on selected option)
- English–speaking guide
- Dinner and breakfast
- Traditional show
- Welcome tea
What's not included
- Camel ride: 15EUR per person
- Drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 4 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up from the meeting point in Marrakech that you chose when booking. Please be ready at least 10 minutes in advance. A vehicle with a sign that says "Agafay - Marrakech Desert Camp" will be waiting for you at the meeting point.
- Tazi Hotel (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eo6mu2Uv6L27N3ho8)
- Moulay al-Yazid Mosque (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4qMJpy7xNUd2Nsna9)
- Mohamed V de Riad Larousse School (https://maps.app.goo.gl/CXR3HFzvDo9gWUzM9)
- Mohamed V de la Avenida Ba Ahmad School (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3BNKweJGxUGCTU2p8)
- Abdelmoumen School (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FmpoybkE4VtLgoHE7)
- Bab Doukkala Pharmacu (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jv5kcPde7syXGhGd7)
- Marrakesh Menara Airport - Avis Office (https://maps.app.goo.gl/62TGY5zpMFVGQ5J59)
Important Info
If you want to change the pickup time or pickup point at the last minute, you can contact the local provider via WhatsApp at +212 6 43 30 03 68.
Children Under 12
Please note that children under 12 can only participate in the camel ride and the quad tour if they are accompanied by an adult.
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