Single Tent
The same tent as the others, set up for one. You get the full space, the private bathroom and the terrace to yourself.
- Sleeps1 guest, one bed
- SuitsSolo travellers
€200per night, B&B Book
Not a sand desert. A plateau of stone.
Agafay is dry, pale and open. The ground is rock and gravel, cut by shallow canyons that fill with shadow at the end of the day. There are no dunes here, and no crowds. What there is: distance, silence, and the line of the High Atlas closing the horizon to the south, white until late spring.
We are a Marrakech travel agency. The camps on the plateau are not interchangeable. Some are built for couples, others for groups, and a few sit far enough out to be genuinely quiet. We work with a short list we have stayed in ourselves, and we place you in the one that fits rather than leaving you to guess. Booking goes through us and stays with us. That covers the transfer, the timings, dietary requests and anything that changes on the day. More about the Agafay Desert.
Where you sleep
One tent, three ways to sleep in it. The space, the bathroom and the view are the same; only the beds change. Tell us who is travelling and we match the camp, then send photographs of the actual tents.
Double Tent
The same tent with a double bed. The category most guests book, and the one the photographs show.
- Sleeps2 guests, one double bed
- SuitsCouples, honeymoons
€239per night, B&B Book
Triple Tent
The same tent with a double bed and a third bed made up on the day sofa.
- Sleeps3 guests, double bed and single
- SuitsFamilies, three friends travelling together
€299per night, B&B Book
How it works
- 1You tell us the dates, the party and what you want from the night
- 2We match the camp on the plateau that fits, and hold it
- 3We send you photographs of the available tents
- 4You choose your tent, we confirm and arrange the transfer
Experiences in the desert
Arranged for you, never imposed. Most guests choose one a day, at either end of it.
Day Pass
The camp, from eleven until the light turns. Pool, lunch, and the long quiet hours in between.
- Access Pool and terraces
- Included Lunch and soft drinks
- Hours 11am to 6pm
- From €49 per person
Night Pass
Sunset over the Atlas, dinner outside, and a sky that does what it does here every night. Musicians when the evening calls for it.
- Arrival Late afternoon, for the light
- Included Dinner and Moroccan tea
- Hours 2pm to 10pm
- From €69 per person
Weddings, celebrations and company gatherings
The plateau takes a marquee, a long table or a whole camp. We plan each one from scratch and quote it properly.
- WeddingsCeremony, dinner and overnight for your guests
- Private celebrationsBirthdays, anniversaries, proposals
- CorporateSeminars, incentives, team gatherings
- Brand and pressPhotoshoots, launches, film
Why book through us
- LocalA Marrakech agency, on the ground
- SelectionCamps we have stayed in ourselves
- DirectNo booking platform, no platform markup
- One contactSame person from enquiry to departure
- TransfersArranged from your riad or the airport
- FlexibilityDay, night or overnight
The hour before dark
Agafay changes twice a day. In the morning it is flat and bright, the ground almost white, the mountains a thin grey line. By late afternoon the light comes in sideways and the canyons fill with shadow. The whole plateau turns ochre for about forty minutes, then goes blue.
That is the hour people remember. It is also the hour a camp is at its best: tables being set, lamps going on one by one, the wind dropping. Then the sky, which out here is genuinely dark.
The camps
A camp on the plateau, its tents and its table. The exact camp is matched to your booking.
Before you come
Where is the Agafay Desert?
Agafay lies south-west of Marrakech, between the city and the foothills of the High Atlas. It is a stone desert: a dry, rocky plateau cut by shallow canyons. There is no sand out here.
How far is Agafay from Marrakech?
The camps we work with are between 30 and 50 minutes from central Marrakech, depending on the site. We arrange transfers from your riad, hotel or the airport.
Is Agafay the same as the Sahara?
No. The Sahara begins around Merzouga and Zagora, seven to nine hours away by road. Agafay is a rocky plateau close to Marrakech. If you have three days, go to the Sahara. If you have one, come here.
What is the difference between the Day Pass and the Night Pass?
The Day Pass covers the afternoon: pool, lunch and the quiet hours. The Night Pass covers the evening: sunset, dinner and the sky after dark. Both can be combined with an overnight stay.
How do I know which camp I will be staying in?
We match the camp to your request, taking account of who is travelling, the dates and what you want from the night. Once we have held it, we send you photographs of the tents that are available so you choose the one you want. The camp is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Do you run the camps yourselves?
No. We are a travel agency based in Marrakech. We select the camps, negotiate the rates and handle your booking, your transfers and everything that comes up on the day. The camps provide the accommodation.
When is the best time to visit?
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Winter days are clear and mild, with snow visible on the Atlas. Summer is hot in the middle of the day and best enjoyed early and late.
Come for the afternoon, or stay the night
Tell us when you are in Marrakech and how many you are. We will come back to you within a day.