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Half day from Marrakech

Sunset in the Agafay desert

Rolling stone hills, a sky that turns pink at dusk and the Atlas on the horizon, all within an hour of Marrakech. We drive you there for sunset or to your desert camp, and bring you back when you are ready.

Sunset in the Agafay desert
Duration
Half day
From Marrakech
About 40 km · 45 min
Best for
Sunsets, dinners at a camp, couples
Vehicle
Sedan, van or SUV

Why Agafay

  • No. 01

    Desert without the long drive

    Merzouga is a two-day trip; Agafay gives you desert landscapes and silence in under an hour.

  • No. 02

    Sunset over the stone hills

    The bare hills glow orange and pink in the last hour of light, with the Atlas behind.

  • No. 03

    Evenings at a desert camp

    Many camps serve dinner under the stars. We take you there and wait to bring you back.

  • No. 04

    Lalla Takerkoust lake

    The lake and dam on the edge of Agafay make an easy stop on the way, with the mountains reflected in the water.

A typical afternoon

Timings follow the sunset, which moves through the year. We plan the pickup time with you.

  1. 15:30

    Pickup in Marrakech

    From your hotel or riad.

  2. 16:15

    Lalla Takerkoust (optional)

    A short stop at the lake on the way into the desert.

  3. 17:00

    Agafay desert

    Arrive in time to explore before the light changes, or go straight to your camp.

  4. Sunset

    Golden hour

    Stay for sunset, and for dinner at your camp if you have booked one.

  5. Evening

    Return to Marrakech

    Your chauffeur drives you back whenever you are ready.

Included with your trip

  • Private vehicle and chauffeur
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Your chauffeur waits for the return
  • Timing planned around sunset
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Questions about the Agafay trip

About 40 km south-west of the city, usually around 45 minutes by car.

Book your Agafay evening

Choose a date and tell us your camp, if you have one. We will call you to confirm the timing.

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