Journal

Notes on the plateau, on Marrakech, and on the practical side of travelling here. Written by us, not commissioned by the word.

Aerial view of a camp set among the eroded canyons of the Agafay plateau

Agafay Desert: the complete guide to visiting from Marrakech

A stone plateau forty minutes from the city, not a sea of sand. Here is what it is, what it is not, and how to make a day or a night of it worth the drive.

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Three quad riders on a desert track at sunset, dust rising behind the wheels

Best things to do in Agafay Desert: activities and what to expect

There are fewer things to do here than the brochures suggest, and that is the point. Here is what is actually on offer, what each costs, and which hour of the day to book it for.

10 min read

Suite tent with a floor-to-ceiling window opening onto the hills of the Agafay Desert

Agafay luxury camp and glamping: how to choose the right tent

A dozen camps on the plateau call themselves luxury. The word covers a wide range. Here is what separates one from another, and which questions to ask before you book.

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White Toyota Land Cruiser Prado parked on a mountain road, the snow-capped High Atlas behind

How to get from Marrakech to the Agafay Desert

Thirty kilometres, forty to sixty minutes, and one stretch of piste at the end that decides how the journey feels. Here are the options, honestly compared.

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Pink and violet sunset over the lit pool and lanterns of a camp in the Agafay Desert

Spending a night in the Agafay Desert: what to expect

From the moment the car leaves the tarmac to breakfast the next morning. What happens, what it costs, and why the two hours around sunset and sunrise are the reason to stay rather than visit.

10 min read