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Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride In Agafay Desert
Exclusive Sunset Camel Trek in Agafay Desert
If you can only spare half a day to experience the long talked about sunset camel ride in Marrakech desert, this is the opportunity to seize while in the red city. This experience takes place in Agafay Desert located just 45 minutes drive south east of Marrakech. Agafay is a stony desert with splendid views of sand dunes-like hills, which will allow you enjoy a dramatic sunset view while sipping a cup of mint tea.
Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride Experience Highlights:
- Cross Agafay desert on the back of a camel
- Dress like Touaregs in a blue facial scarf and robe
- Climb to a view point to enjoy the sun setting over the horizon
- Taste a cup of mint tea in an authentic cosy setting
- Take amazing photos of your party riding camels with sunset as a backdrop
This is the itinerary of the Sunset Camel Ride in Agafay Desert:
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Day 1: Marrakech - Agafay Desert
(2 Hours Drive)Meet your driver at your hotel / riad and start a 45 minutes southwest of Marrakech across olive and orange farms to Agafay desert.
Upon arrival, meet your camel caravan, and get dressed like a nomad in a blue robe and a head scarf. After taking some photos with the new outfit, and getting introduced to your camel, start an hour camel ride across the amazing landscapes of the arid terrain which might contain green vegetation during a rainy spring season, but the views of the snow capped Atlas Mountains in the horizon is splendid.
Just in time for sunset, make your way to a high plateau where you will enjoy a cup of mint tea while watching the color changing sun sets in the horizon.
Just before it gets dark, join your driver back to Marrakech for a drop off at your hotel / riad, or a location of your choice in the city centre.
Included
A/C modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking river /guide
Pick up from your Marrakaech hotel / Riad
Agafay desert sightseeing
1 hour sunset camel ride
Mint tea in a Bedouin tent watching sunset in Agafay desert
Drop off at your Marrakech hotel / Riad
Know Before You Go:
- Agafay is not a sand desert, it is a sand stone earth plateau
- Children under 12 are welcome to ride the camel behind an adult
- Blue scarf and robe are handed to you during the ride and for photos only, they are not to keep
- Our camels are well-breaded and taken good care of. They were used to ride throughout history. You should not feel guilty for that.
- Starting time of the tour depends on sunset time for each season. You will receive a pick up time 2 days prior to the trip.
- Do not forget your sunglasses, sun screen and good walking shoes
- Warm clothes are essential during the winter
- Wearing shorts and skirts is not recommending during the camel ride
- Should you wish to combine Agafay Desert sunset camel ride with an earlier quad biking activity, that is possible, just let us know in advance.
Marrakech Desert Sunset Camel Ride Prices:
| Number of Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6-7 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 15-17 |
| Price per person | 125€ | 75€ | 65€ | 55€ | 49€ | 45€ | 39€ | 35€ | 29€ |
| Number of Participants | Price per person |
| 1 | 125€ |
| 2 | 75€ |
| 3 | 65€ |
| 4 | 55€ |
| 5 | 49€ |
| 6-7 | 45€ |
| 8-10 | 39€ |
| 12-14 | 35€ |
| 15-17 | 29€ |
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Are there any sand dunes in Agafay Desert?
Agafay Desert is plain rock desert with dunes-like hills; there are absolutely no sand dunes in Agafay desert
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Is riding a camel is comfortable?
You may feel a bit uncomfortable if you ride the camel for the first time but it is not that much difficult to learn. You will pick up the skill pretty quickly.
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How many persons can ride a camel at a time?
Usually one adult an a child can ride a camel comfortably. BUT, in rare occasions, two adults can ride a camel at a time, depending on their gross weight. A normal adult camel can carry 150Kg (330lbs) comfortably.
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Is there any time limit of riding a Camel?
There is no time limit to ride a camel. Camels can travel all day carrying heavy weight. The camel ride is mainly bumpy, and an average person would resist to up to an hour camel ride. Above that, it will be a little painful.
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Is there any dress code for riding a Camel in Marrakech?
During your Marrakech camel ride, just dress comfortable, shorts and skirts are not recommended to avoid skin contact with the camel skin and saddles. In hot temperatures, sunscreen, sun glasses and bottles of fresh water are highly advisable. Your camel operator will offer you traditional Touareg clothes to wear during your camel ride (Blue scarf and robes)
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How far is Agafay desert from Marrakech?
Agafay Desert is about 40km from Marrakech Via R 212.It can take up to 40 minutes to reach
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What to do in Agafay Desert?
In Agafay desert, you can enjoy the sunset, can do quad biking and Camel riding, see the Berber villages and experience their lifestyle first hand.
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What is the Difference between Agafay and Sahara Desert?
It is often Considered as an alternative to the Sahara Desert because you can explore the Agafay Desert in One day but for Sahara you need minimum of 3 days. Also, Agafay is not Sandy like Sahara. It is Rockier and more barren but you may find white Sand dunes-like hills which may remind you of Sahara Desert.
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How long is Agafay desert sunset camel ride?
You can spend up to an hour riding your camel in Agafay desert while enjoying sunset.
Rachel N – Nov 2021:
Afternoon day trip to Agafay desert with our wonderful guide Brahim, who picked us on time with his Toyota land cruiser. After 45 minutes ride, we arrived in Agafay desert ( Not sand but rocky terrain ). The sunset camel ride was enjoyable, but bumpy. The local guys served us some tea under nomads tents. They also sang for us! It was great afternoon, and highly recommended.
Molly C – Dec 2020:
We had a fantastic time. An amazing setting in Agafay's desert. Everything went as planned, with a particular thanks to Ahmed, our guide, who made the trip even lovelier.
Alan N – Apr 2021:
The camel ride was a lot of fun. The animals are a little agitated, but you relax comfortably and enjoy the dusk light as you journey in the caravan. In the Bedouin tent, there is still tea and music being played towards the conclusion. Everything was in a cheerful mood, and the guides were fantastic. They shot photographs with all of their phones from various angles.
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