Leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech behind as you travel through lush greenery, olive groves, orchards, and authentic villages. Once off the beaten path, the landscape transforms dramatically into light-brown arid plateaus—a true stone desert. Locals call it the Agafay Desert; the sense of solitude here is so palpable it could easily be compared to the Sahara.

For those with limited time in Morocco who cannot make the journey to the Sahara further south, the Agafay Desert is an excellent alternative. It is not a desert of sand, but rather a plateau of sandstone and earth. You will discover traditional mud-brick villages and dusty riverbeds dotted with spectacular pastures and spring vegetation. You can enjoy tea with the locals and take a camel ride. Our team will pick you up from your Riad or hotel in Marrakech; the drive to the Agafay stone desert takes less than an hour.