Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner — Easy Evening Escape from Marrakech

Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner — Easy Evening Escape from Marrakech

Escape Marrakech in the late afternoon and travel through the peaceful outskirts of the city toward the Agafay Desert, a dramatic stone desert with wide-open horizons and rolling hills that glow at sunset.

Upon arrival for Agafay Desert Sunset Camel Ride & Dinner, meet your friendly camel guides and prepare for a gentle camel ride through the desert as the sun begins to sink behind the rocky dunes. Enjoy the silence, the warm colors of the sky, and the unforgettable landscapes—perfect for photos and special moments.

After the ride, relax at a cozy luxury desert camp where traditional mint tea is served alongside Moroccan pastries. As dusk settles in, take a seat around tables decorated with lanterns and enjoy a 3-course Berber dinner featuring tagines, salads, grilled meats, and fresh fruit. Many camps also include live music, drums, and a warm campfire atmosphere.

Under the starry sky of the Agafay, this evening becomes the highlight of many visitors’ trips. After dinner and free time to relax, your driver takes you back to Marrakech, arriving around 10:00 PM.

Agafay Desert Sunset & Dinner – Evening Itinerary

• 17:00–17:30 — Hotel/riad pickup in Marrakech
• ~18:00 — Arrival in Agafay Desert; welcome with mint tea
• Sunset (~18:15–19:00) — Scenic camel ride across rocky desert hills as the sun dips below the horizon
• 19:15–19:30 — Return to desert camp / open-air tent
• 19:30–21:00 — Traditional Moroccan dinner (tagine, salads, dessert, tea), often accompanied by live Berber music or local storytelling around a fire
• 21:00–21:30 — Departure from camp, return drive to Marrakech
• ~22:00–22:30 — Drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad

This gentle, evocative evening escape is ideal for couples, travellers with limited time, or anyone wanting a taste of desert magic without long travel.

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