Agafay Desert
صحراء أكفاي
A stony desert about 40 kilometers southwest of Marrakech, with rolling barren hills backed by the snowy Atlas Mountains. Visitors can ride camels, go on buggy tours and stay in luxury tent camps.
The Agafay is not a desert of sand dunes, but a hilly landscape of yellow-brown gravel. It is close to the city and easy to reach, which makes it ideal for visitors short on time who cannot go to the Sahara. A popular option is to set out in the afternoon, ride a camel or take a buggy, watch the sunset at the camp, and enjoy dinner and Berber music, or spend the night in a tent and stargaze. A half-day tour with dinner costs about €40 to €80, and the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day (sunset tours are most popular)
Nearby sights
- Lalla Takerkoust Lake
- Menara Gardens
- Guéliz
- Ramparts of Marrakech & Bab Agnaou
- Saadian Tombs
- Agdal Gardens
- El Badi Palace
- Koutoubia Mosque