Guides
Guide
Short pieces on the questions that come up before booking. Facts we can stand behind, and nothing padded to fill a page.
Camel or dromedary? The Moroccan answer
One hump or two: the difference between a camel and a dromedary, how to tell them apart, and which one you will ride in Morocco.
Lalla Takerkoust lake from Marrakech
Lalla Takerkoust, the reservoir lake south-west of Marrakech at the edge of the Agafay desert: where it is, how to get there, and what to do nearby.
Agafay desert at sunset: what time to go
Agafay desert sunset time for every month, our fixed afternoon departures, when to leave Marrakech, what the light is like and how cold it gets.
Agafay or the Sahara from Marrakech
Agafay or Sahara? 45 minutes to stone hills, or nine hours to dunes. Distance, landscape, days needed and who each suits, side by side in one table.
Filming your quad ride
Mounts, camera settings, dust protection and editing for filming a quad ride on the Agafay tracks, without ruining the ride itself.
A Marrakech honeymoon: desert days for two
Marrakech honeymoon days out for two: a sunrise balloon, a camel ride and dinner, a private table in Agafay, a buggy, when to go and what to wear.
Hen or stag party in Marrakech's desert
Hen party or stag do in Marrakech: which Agafay desert outings suit a group, riding in convoy, departure times, paying and transfers for everyone.
Marrakech travel tips: what to know
Marrakech travel tips: the medina, bargaining in the souks, what to wear, photos, Ramadan, cash, the heat and easy trips out of the city.
Marrakech weather month by month
Marrakech weather month by month: average highs and lows, rainfall, sunshine, sunrise and sunset, and the best time to visit — from 1991–2020 climate normals.
Moroccan mechoui: what it is, how it's made
Moroccan mechoui: what it is, where it comes from, how the lamb is slow-roasted and eaten, how it differs from tanjia, and where to eat it in Marrakech.
Proposing in the Agafay desert
Marriage proposal in Marrakech, in the Agafay desert: which outing to choose, how to time it with sunset, how to keep the surprise, what we cannot arrange.
Quad and camel in one outing in Agafay
Yes, quad and camel fit in one afternoon in Agafay: three outings compared by duration, 4 pm departure, ages, meal and what to wear.
Is quad biking in Agafay safe?
Is quad biking safe in Marrakech? What we provide on every Agafay ride, what is up to you, the age and licence rules, heat, weather and insurance.
Quad biking in Marrakech with children
Quad biking in Marrakech with kids: passengers from 6 with an adult, drivers from 16. Which outing suits which age, what to wear and when to go.
Team building in the Marrakech desert
Team building in Marrakech: a half-day or evening in the Agafay desert, 45 min from the city. Quad, buggy, camels, dinner — or a custom day priced by hand.
Agafay desert camps: what to expect
Agafay desert camp: how the evening runs, what is served under the tents, what to wear against the cold, how to get there, and whether you can stay the night.
What to wear and bring for quad biking
What to wear quad biking in Marrakech: closed shoes, sunglasses, a face covering and a warm layer for the evening. Season by season, with a checklist.
Marrakech to Agafay desert: getting there
Marrakech to Agafay desert: 45 minutes by road. Car, taxi or hotel transfer, no bus, and how to time a half-day, sunset or dinner trip.
Quad biking in Agafay for beginners
Quad biking for beginners near Marrakech: no licence, automatic quads, a briefing and practice loop first. What your first ride in Agafay is really like.
Quad or buggy in Agafay: how to choose
Quad or buggy in Agafay? Seats, licence, minimum ages, how each is priced and what each feels like, with a clear pick for couples, families and beginners.
Browse the guides by topic
The guides are grouped by what you need to decide. Each one stands on its own, so read only the ones that matter to you.
Planning your trip
How to get from Marrakech to the base, what the weather does month by month, what time the sun sets in the desert, what to wear and bring, and what to know before you arrive in the city.
Choosing and riding
Whether a quad or a buggy suits you, how a first ride goes, whether it is safe, whether children can take part, how to film it, and how a quad ride and a camel ride fit into one outing.
The desert and its surroundings
How Agafay differs from the Sahara, what a desert camp is like, the lake at Lalla Takerkoust, the camel or dromedary question, and what the Moroccan mechoui is.
Occasions and groups
A honeymoon, a proposal, a hen or stag party or a team day in the desert: what each involves and how to plan it.
Build your own day
Choose what you want to do, tell us when, and we come back to you with a price for the whole day.