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The Agafay desert near Marrakech
You do not need to cross the country to feel the desert. Less than an hour from Marrakech, the Agafay is a landscape of golden, rocky hills with the snowy Atlas on the horizon.
A stony desert
The Agafay is not the sand dunes of the Sahara, which are many hours away, but a vast plateau of stone and earth whose colours change with the light: pale at noon, gold and pink at sunset.
What to do
- Watch the sunset over the hills and the Atlas
- A camel ride or a quad bike outing
- Lunch or dinner in a desert camp, under the stars
Tips
- Bring a warm layer: evenings in the desert can be cold, even in spring.
- Sunglasses and a scarf protect from the sun and the dust.
- Book camps and activities in advance in high season.
From Dar Amna
Spend the afternoon in the Agafay and return to the calm of the olive groves. On request, our team can help organise your desert outing.
