No trip to Morocco feels complete without experiencing the timeless pleasure of riding a dromedary camel across a desert landscape. Our Agafay Desert camel ride offers the most accessible and authentic camel trekking experience near Marrakech, just 30 minutes from the city in the dramatic rocky desert of the Agafay plateau.
Unlike sandy desert camel rides, the Agafay offers a more rugged, visually dramatic backdrop — jagged rocky plateaux, dry riverbeds, and distant Berber villages, all framed by the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. The dromedaries (single-humped camels) used on this excursion are well-cared-for and accustomed to carrying passengers — experienced and calm animals that make first-time riders feel immediately at ease.
Your guide will show you how to mount and seat yourself comfortably, and will lead the caravan at a gentle pace through the desert landscape. The rocking gait of the camel is surprisingly comfortable once you settle in, and the elevated viewpoint gives you a completely new perspective on the surrounding terrain. Berber herders have used this exact route for centuries to transport goods and travel between mountain villages.
The 1-hour trek is ideal for families, couples, and anyone seeking an iconic Moroccan experience. We recommend the late afternoon departure for the magical golden hour light on the Atlas Mountains — the perfect ending to a Marrakech day.
Your adventure begins with pickup from your Marrakech hotel.
Per Person: 300 DH
