Casablanca Trip Overview
The rocky desert of Agafay lies just a 3-hour drive from Casablanca and only 40 minutes from Marrakech. Although it does not offer the same golden, rolling sand dunes as the pre-Saharan steppe regions of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga, these rocky dunes still exhibit the same feeling of remoteness – they are a good alternative to travellers who do not want to make the long drive to nomad desert camps around the area of Merzouga in the south of Morocco but would still like the experience of camel trekking and spending the night in a nomad camp under the stars. The area around Agafay is one of exquisite beauty – the trip begins in one of Morocco’s urban centres and moves into the remote landscape of the Atlas Mountains. Passing through mountainous landscapes of incredible scenic beauty, you will come across small hamlets with traditional mud-huts on your way to the rocky dunes of Agafay.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
The rocky desert of Agafay lies just a 3-hour drive from Casablanca and only 40 minutes from Marrakech. Although it does not offer the same golden, rolling sand dunes as the pre-Saharan steppe regions of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga, these rocky dunes still exhibit the same feeling of remoteness – they are a good alternative to travellers who do not want to make the long drive to nomad desert camps around the area of Merzouga in the south of Morocco but would still like the experience of camel trekking and spending the night in a nomad camp under the stars. The area around Agafay is one of exquisite beauty – the trip begins in one of Morocco’s urban centres and moves into the remote landscape of the Atlas Mountains. Passing through mountainous landscapes of incredible scenic beauty, you will come across small hamlets with traditional mud-huts on your way to the rocky dunes of Agafay.
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca to Agafay Desert through Marrakech
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Departure from Casablanca at 8:00am and drive toward Marrakesh for lunch before heading to the Agafay Desert, just 40 mins from Marrakech city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
Later on you will drive through the Atlas Mountains to Agafay Desert
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Agafay, Agafay, Marrakech-Safi
When you arrive, you will be given the opportunity to begin a camel trek for approximately 1 hour through the Agafay Desert until you reach your nomad camp.
Then you will be given a traditional Moroccan dinner and treated to some entertainment before spending the night in your tent in the desert.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp in the desert
Day 2: Agafay Desert – Marrakech (sightseeing) – Casablanca
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Awake early to enjoy the sunrise, followed by a typical Moroccan breakfast. We will then drive to Marrakech where you will have the opportunity to visit the most attractive sights and highlights of the red city of Marrakech in a half day guided city tour. Your tour will begin in the square Jemaa El Fna, the traditional meeting point for peasants and merchants from the High Atlas and the South of Morocco. This has now become the busy, bustling centre of Marrakech. In the mornings this immense square, surrounded by the souk district and bordered by shops and workshops, is crowded with fruit, spice and plants sellers, story tellers, snake-charmers and many more! You will then head to Iben Youssef Medersa, which was built in the 14th century. You will enjoy seeing the beautiful motifs and architecture that are part of the building
Pass By: Jardin Majorelle, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40090 Morocco
After that you will go to visit the Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the main souks. Ideally placed on the Saharan trade routes, Marrakech was a convenient place for caravans and soon developed into a major craft and trading centre. You will have lunch here in a local restaurant and then continue to visit the famous Jardin Majorelle. In 1917 the famous French artist Jaques Majorelle moved to Marrakech and created these gardens before heading to Casablanca.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
