Private day trip · Marrakech
Agafay Desert
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
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Day trip overview
About forty minutes from Marrakech, Agafay is a desert of stone and ochre hills facing the Atlas peaks: the perfect setting for a sunset.
The drive takes about 40 min each way, with around 2.5 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Mineral landscapes facing the Atlas
- Sunset over the hills
- Camel ride or quad bike, as you prefer
- Camps with dinner under the stars
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
Arrival in the stone desert
The track leaves the paved road and heads into a lunar landscape, with the High Atlas as a backdrop.
Activity of your choice
Camel, quad bike or buggy: these activities are booked separately and combine easily with private transport.
Sunset and dinner
Tea, Moroccan dinner and camp atmosphere before the return to Marrakech.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 5 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- Bring a jacket: the desert cools down quickly in the evening.
- For the sunset, leave Marrakech in mid-afternoon.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
