Agafay is nestled on the highest peak of the Atlas Mountains, about 30 kilometers away from the "Red City" Marrakech, covering hundreds of hectares of stones and rocks. Over a long period of time, the rocky gravel gradually weathered, forming hills of white and ochre tones. For this reason, people gave Agafay a special name - "White Desert".
Looking back on history, the Agafay Desert is closely related to the ancient trade routes connecting Marrakech and neighboring areas. Since ancient times, it has been a stop for caravans carrying goods and stories. Merchants led camels loaded with goods and struggled through the desert. The Agafay Desert was like a silent guardian, witnessing their sweat and laughter, and listening to those anecdotes from afar. However, strictly speaking, Agafay is not a desert in the traditional sense, but a reduced semi-desert area, a place similar to a desert road, a Gobi, a small rocky desert, and a masterpiece of nature's ingenuity.
There is also an oasis of about seven hectares in the Agafay Desert, known as the "Magic Oasis". Eucalyptus, olive trees and grapevines grow in the oasis, and the nearby river valley gives it endless vitality. In the depressions of the valley, frogs and turtles are at ease, finding a delicate balance between water and dry land and living quietly. Animals and plants thrive here, making this oasis a paradise of tranquility and peace. And between the hills of the desert, there are still some Berber villages standing quietly, continuing the ancient way of life, like stars in the desert, emitting a unique cultural light.
Desert Hiking: Shuttle through the unique desert landforms, feel the gravel and rocks under your feet, appreciate the white and ochre hills up close, observe the strange sand piles formed by weathering, and encounter Berber villages on the way. Walk into the village, talk with the simple villagers, taste the food they make by themselves, and feel the different customs and customs, as if traveling through time and space and returning to that simple and beautiful era.
Camel Riding: Ride a camel and walk in the desert like an ancient caravan. The camel's steady pace takes you through the sand dunes and rocks, and you feel the tranquility and vastness of the desert, as if you have become a part of the desert story.
ATV Motorcycle Racing: Release passion and speed: If you are eager to experience speed and passion, then ATV motorcycles are definitely your best choice. Ride on a powerful ATV motorcycle and gallop freely in the Agafi Desert. The roar of the powerful engine breaks the tranquility of the desert and rolls up the flying dust all the way.
Enjoy the sunset: In the evening, find a great location in Agafay desert to watch the spectacular sunset. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the white sand dunes, and the entire desert is dyed golden, which is beautiful.
Visit the Magic Oasis: Walking into this vibrant oasis, you can deeply feel the strong contrast between the desert and the oasis. On one side is the barren desert, and on the other side is the vibrant oasis. The magic of nature is fully displayed here.
Photography at the "Rainbow Stairs": There is a place full of dreamy colors in the Agafay Desert - the "Rainbow Stairs". It is like a gorgeous rainbow in the desert, breaking the monotony and silence of the desert. This is a popular photo spot for IG influencers. Each step is painted with bright colors, red is warm, yellow is bright, blue is deep... When you stand on the stairs, there is a vast desert behind you and colorful stairs in front of you. Every shot is a blockbuster.
From Marrakech, via the P2014 regional highway, it is easy to drive to Tameslohte in 40 minutes. It is very convenient to visit the Agafay Desert. The camp can arrange a car to pick you up, or let our chartered driver can take you back and forth. Before leaving Marrakech for other cities, you might as well arrange a trip to the Agafay Desert to experience the charm of this "white desert" for yourself.
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