Agafay desert dinner, quad biking and camel rides from Marrakech

Ride the Agafay.

Quads and buggies across the golden hills. Helmet on, dust flying.

Then slow right down.

A camel caravan along the ridge while the sun drops behind the hills.

Dinner under the first stars.

Tagines, mint tea and lantern light in our camp in the hills.

AGAFAY DESERT DINNER

End the night in fire.

A quad ride, a sunset camel ride, dinner and a fire show. One evening, €20 per person.

Agafay desert dinner, quad biking and camel rides from Marrakech

Ride the dust. Stay for the fire.

A quad ride, a sunset camel ride, dinner under the stars and a fire show. One evening in the Agafay desert, under an hour from Marrakech, €20 per person.

Book your desert day

THE ROADBOOK

Your whole evening, planned for you.

Rally drivers follow a roadbook. Here's yours for the full desert evening. Times are for a 13:00 pickup in winter and move with the sunset.

31.43°N 8.17°W · AGAFAY

  1. 13:00Stop 01

    Pickup

    Meet us at one of our free pickup points in Marrakech, or ask for hotel pickup for a small extra.

  2. 13:30Stop 02

    Argan oil stop

    A visit to a women's argan oil cooperative on the way.

  3. 15:30Stop 03

    Quad ride

    40 minutes across the Agafay hills with a guide. Helmet, goggles and a safety talk first.

  4. 17:00Stop 04

    Camel ride

    15 minutes along the ridge as the sun goes down.

  5. 18:00Stop 05

    Dinner

    Tagine, couscous and fruit in a Berber tent.

  6. 19:00Stop 06

    Fire show

    Gnawa music, folk dance and fire under the stars.

  7. 20:00Stop 07

    Back in Marrakech

    Dropped back in town, dusty and happy.

Three ways to feel the desert.

Ride fast, slow down, then eat under the stars.

A buggy kicking up golden dust on a track in the Agafay hills
Stop 03

Quads and buggies

40 minutes across the hills, fast enough to make you shout. You share a double quad, or ask for your own. Or drive a buggy by the hour.

See the quad tourSee buggy and quad rides

Press and hold to rev the quad. Release early and it eases back.

  • A safety talk before you ride.
  • Helmet and goggles included.
  • Nervous? Your guide sets the pace.
A lantern-lit dinner table with tagines and mint tea at dusk
Stops 05 and 06

Dinner and fire show

Tagine, couscous and mint tea, then Gnawa music and fire under the stars.

See dinner and the show

GOOD TO KNOW

A stone desert, and proud of it.

Agafay has no sand dunes. It has wide golden hills, open sky and the Atlas mountains on the horizon. That's why the sunsets here are so big.

Read our Agafay desert guide

  1. 01

    Bring a jacket. The desert gets cold fast after sunset.

  2. 02

    Wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty. A scarf helps on the quads.

  3. 03

    Closed shoes are best for riding.

  4. 04

    Tell us about kids, food needs or birthdays when you book.

Bring anyone.

Couples

Sunset, candles and a table for two.

Families and friends

Everyone rides, everyone eats, nobody has to plan.

Teams and events

Birthdays, groups and company nights. Ask us about a private dinner.

PRICES

Pick your evening.

Per person, with return transport from Marrakech. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Pickup is free from our meeting points in Marrakech. Hotel pickup costs a small extra. Buggy and quad rides by the hour, from 200 DH.

QUESTIONS

Before you ask.

I've never driven a quad. Is that OK?

Yes. Your guide gives a safety talk first, you get a helmet and goggles, and the route suits first-timers. The price includes a shared double quad, two people per quad. Want your own? Ask for a solo quad and pay the extra on the day.

How do I book?

Pick your package and date in the booking form: it opens WhatsApp with your request ready to send to +212 6 55 61 17 85. You can also message that number on WhatsApp directly. We reply with your pickup point and time.

Is pickup included?

Yes. Pickup is free from our meeting points in central Marrakech. Hotel or riad pickup costs a small extra. We confirm your pickup time on WhatsApp.

How much does the Agafay desert dinner cost?

The full desert evening is €20 per person: a quad ride, a sunset camel ride, dinner and the fire show. The sunset camel ride and dinner is €10 per person. Both include return transport from our free meeting points in Marrakech.

What time does it start and finish?

Pickup is in the afternoon, between 13:00 and 15:00 depending on the season, because the evening follows the sunset. The full evening lasts about 7 hours and the sunset package about 5 hours. We confirm your exact time on WhatsApp.

Is Agafay a sand desert?

No. It's a stone desert with golden hills and wide views of the Atlas mountains.

Can kids come?

Yes, it's a family-friendly evening. Tell us their ages when you book.

What's for dinner?

Tagine, couscous and fresh fruit, served in a Berber tent. Vegetarian and gluten-free on request.

What should I wear?

Layers, closed shoes and sun protection. Bring a light jacket for the evening.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before and you pay nothing.

Can I rent a buggy or a quad by the hour?

Yes. You drive and a guide leads the way, for 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours. A quad costs from 200 DH and a buggy from 600 DH, per vehicle, with free pickup from our meeting points in Marrakech.

LAST STOP

Book your desert day.

Pick a date and we'll confirm your pickup point and time on WhatsApp.

Rather ask a question first? Message us on WhatsApp

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