Agafay Desert Adventure Tour from Marrakech

About this tour

This excursion offers a taste of the desert close to Marrakech. Though Agafay is not a true sand desert, its rocky plains, hills, and dramatic panorama make it a compelling escape from the city. It’s ideal as a day-trip or as an overnight glamping experience. You’ll travel by 4×4 or private vehicle, cross rolling semi-arid landscapes, ride camels (or donkeys), and relax with Moroccan tea at a desert camp. For overnight tours, dinner under the stars and a peaceful night in your tent make the experience magical.

The Agafay Desert lies roughly 30 km south of Marrakech. Unlike the Sahara’s golden dunes, Agafay is a rocky plateau (reg) with ochre tones, hills, and scattered vegetation. Historically, it was part of caravan routes and trade pathways connecting Marrakech with southern regions

Despite not being a classic sand desert, Agafay offers a dramatic backdrop, especially at sunrise and sunset. Because it’s so close to Marrakech, it’s a favorite for half-day, full-day, or overnight “desert escape” packages.

On the tour, you’ll ride camels (or donkeys depending on package), traverse the rocky terrain, enjoy mint tea with views, and optionally ride quad bikes or buggies. If staying overnight, you’ll sleep in a desert camp (luxury tent or glamping style), enjoy dinner with music, and wake to a silent desert morning. The drive is comfortable and scenic, and tour operators often handle all logistics (transport, meals, tent setup, etc.).

Morocco Tour Ways likely offers a variant of this — you can ask them whether their “Desert Tours” include Agafay, overnight options, and quad/ATV add-ons. The website emphasizes “desert tours from Marrakech” and custom trips.