Agafay desert dinner show with camel ride from Marrakech
Forty minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay plateau rolls its stone hills out towards the Atlas — a stone desert with no sand dunes, not to be confused with the Sahara. You arrive in the late afternoon, when the light rakes across the ridges: a camel ride at sunset, mint tea at the camp, then dinner under a tent as the musicians set up.
It is the trip to choose when you do not have three days to drive down to the Merzouga dunes: a real evening in the desert with no overnight travel. You are dropped back at your hotel later in the evening.
Highlights
- Sunset over the Agafay plateau facing the Atlas
- Camel ride before dinner
- Moroccan dinner under a Berber tent with live show
- Back in Marrakech the same evening
How the day unfolds
- Leaving MarrakechPick-up at your hotel or riad in the mid-afternoon, then the drive out to the Agafay plateau.
- Camel rideA sunset ride through the stone hills, then mint tea on arrival at the camp. Depending on the option chosen, the camel ride can be replaced with a quad bike or buggy outing.
- Dinner under the tentA Moroccan menu served under canvas, followed by the traditional music show.
- ReturnThe drive back, with drop-off at your hotel in the evening.
What’s included
- Return transport from your Marrakech hotel
- Camel ride
- Moroccan dinner under the tent
- Traditional live show
What’s not included
- Drinks beyond the set menu
- Tips and personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
What time does it start?
Mid-afternoon — the exact time follows the sunset and changes with the season. It is confirmed when we reply to your request.
Is the evening suitable for children?
Yes. The camel ride is led by handlers and dinner is seated under the tent. Tell us the children’s ages in your request.
What should I bring?
A jacket, even in summer: evenings are cool on the plateau. Closed shoes are more comfortable for the ride.
Is a vegetarian option available at dinner?
Let us know when booking: Agafay camp caterers generally offer a vegetarian alternative, but we prefer to confirm it case by case rather than guarantee it by default.