Learn about the sunset tour in the selective region of the Agafay desert you can book with Sensations of Morocco Desert Trips. This is a perfect solution to tourists and visitors who would want a taste of the Morocco desert experience but are not ready for a long journey out of Marrakesh. At the start of the trip, the direction which you will be traveling will be the southwest; you will be driving through beautifully cultivated valleys of olive trees and orange groves. On the way there are very beautiful villages like Lalla Takerkoust village with its pictorial Lake.
After that you get to drive through one of the harshest terrain of Morocco which is the Agafay Desert. Although it may not be contrasted with dunes like the Sahara, this area enchants with rocky plateaus of light brown color and a quiet, melodic loneliness. Compared to other attractions, visited by crowds of tourists, a trip in the Agafay Desert is provided on an individual dedicated trail. For added excitement you get to take an camel ride through the bare desert and in the evening you get to have Moroccan tea while seated in a nomadic tent as you watch the sunset. Thus, during the night, you return to Marrakesh with lots of fond and appreciate feelings about this special desert vacation.
For those those who want a typical desert that has sand dunes then there is the 3 Days Marrakesh Merzouga tour. Both the options capture different Moroccan terrains in the most natural methods possible.
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No, the tour is quite good for family and nobody will have a problem completing the tour. You can still ride camels if you are a child with supervision from an adult if need be. Most family prefer the of the Agafay Desert because of the calm environment and cultural practices.
For the day wear light and airy dry clothing and although popular night spots are present pack a jacket as evenings can get chilly. For the camel ride, everyone should wear long trousers, it is better not to wear flashy shoes; besides, sunglasses and sunscreen are necessary.
However, it is most preferred to book in advance to get the cabin you desire; but the company allows the last minute booking as well. Refer to the operator as soon as possible to inquire about the availability of slots near the time you want.
Agafay Desert is a rocky plateau that is characterised by easy, beautiful drive while the Sahara is characterised by sand dunes. Agafay is nearer to Marrakesh than the others, this makes it suitable for anyone, who has little time.
The whole tour takes 5-6 hours with transfers; the camel riding; watching the sunset; and a cup of tea in the nomad tent. The timing gives you a chance to actually experience everything without having to rush through.
Yes it can be catered that vegetarian and special diets are available for meal or snack. Special requirements should however be communicated to the operator at the time of booking.
Absolutely! The ride, the desert, the camel-ride, and the sunset rear perfect photo zones. Take your camera, or just your phone, and record some of these encounters.
Camel riding is non mandatory, you can walk in the desert or just have a relaxed time at the nomadic tent. The tour is quite liberal in the sense that it caters for the preferences of each of the client.
Each of the 4WD vehicles holds a maximum capacity of 4 people. In this case where there are many of them, they will charter more vehicles to make the trip more comfortable with an individual touch.
Down in the line tipping is not compulsory though it is embraced as a way of expressing the customer’s gratitude to the performers. We suggest you to always have small change in Moroccan Dirhams for tipping.
