From Marrakesh: Sunset Camel Ride in the Agafay Desert

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ID: GYG405386-736124
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Country: Morocco

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Travel to the Agafay desert from Marrakesh to experience this stony desert with splendid views of sand dunes-like hills. Enjoy a sunset view while sipping a cup of mint tea.
Leave the bustling city of Marrakesh behind and drive past lush vegetation, olive and orange orchards, and through charming villages as you make your way from Marrakesh to ride camels in the Agafay desert.
Journey through the earthen plateau stone desert and see traditional mud-built villages, dusty riverbeds interspersed with idyllic pastures, and light vegetation in spring.
Travel by camel through this amazing landscape in order to reach a gorgeous spot with stunning panoramic views where you will have the chance to stop for mint tea with some locals.
Watch the sunset over the stone desert and learn more about the local Berber culture on this desert tour.

Highlights

  • Watch the sunset as you ride a camel in Agafay desert
  • Dress in a blue garment that is ideal for the desert like the Touareg people do
  • Have a refreshing glass of authentic Moroccan mint tea
  • See how the Berber people live and understand more about their facinating culture

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Agafay is not a sand desert; it is a sand stone earth plateau
Children under 10 are welcome to ride the camel behind an adult
The camels are well bred and well cared for
Please bring sunglasses, sun screen, and good walking shoes
Warm clothes are essential during the winter
Wearing shorts or skirts is not recommended for the camel ride
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 18 years old must present proof of full vaccination. Participants aged 6-17 must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of Covid-19 infection in the past 9 months, or a negative PCR or lateral flow Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts. All participants between 6-11 years old must present either proof of full vaccination proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts.
All participants who are over 12 years old must present their passport, proof of full vaccination, and a negative Covid-19 PCR taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater
Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the activity starts. Pickup is from your Marrakaech hotel/riad or the closest accessible location to your riad if it is not car accessible Please provide your hotel name and address. Please provide a number which can be reached via Whatssapp
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.