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A nomad tent on the stony plain of the Agafay, the Atlas beyond

Beyond Marrakech · 40 km, south-west

The Agafay desert: a journey from Marrakech

A rocky desert 40 km from the city, with camel rides and starlit camps.

The back story

  1. The back story

    The Agafay desert: stone hills and starlit camps

    Agafay·In depth

    A rocky desert of hills just 40 km from the city, for camel rides, sunset and a night under the stars.

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What to see

  1. 19 tents and suites

    Inara Camp

    Agafay·Desert camp

    A luxury camp in the Agafay with 19 tents and suites and two pools.

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  2. White tents and the Atlas

    Scarabeo Camp

    Agafay·Desert camp

    White tents pitched in the lunar landscape of the Agafay, facing the Atlas.

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