Morocco Travel QuestionsHow far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech
Nesma asked 1 year ago

I am planning to visit the Agafay desert and wondering how far it is from Marrakech and if it is accessible by regular car.

hakim replied 1 year ago

The Agafay Desert is located about 30 kilometers southwest of Marrakech at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. During the Agafay excursion from Marrakech, you will explore the untouched nature of the desert and landfill during the sunset. The landscape of the rocky Agafay Desert is covered with wildflowers in spring, but in summer it resembles a real dry desert with red and white hills and a beautiful view of the snowy High Atlas Mountains in the background.

Lover replied 1 year ago

The Agafay Desert is located just 40 kilometers from Marrakech, between Lake Lalla Takerkoust and the High Atlas Mountains. The road from Marrakech to the Agafay Desert is asphalt and easily accessible by regular car. This distance is less than an hour’s drive.

khalid Staff replied 1 year ago

If you are a desert lover and plan to visit Marrakech for a short time, there are other desert tours available from Marrakech. For those who don’t have much time to travel, the Agafay Desert is an ideal destination for a day trip. It is only 30 minutes from Marrakech and is ideal for outdoor activities. There you will not find golden sand dunes, but a stone desert where you can experience a great desert experience with an incredibly beautiful view of the High Atlas Mountains. In addition, it is closed enough to be an easy start to quad biking.

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khalid Staff answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

The Agafay desert is located 40 kilometers southeast of the red city of Marrakech, the journey takes about an hour and is easily accessible by a regular small car, so no SUV is needed. The Agafay Desert is the desert area closest to the city of Marrakech. The Agafay Desert is popular with travelers looking for a day trip. The rocky desert of Agafay is located thirty kilometers south of Marrakech and extends over several hectares with panoramic views over rolling hills.

hakim replied 1 year ago

The arid landscape of the Agafay desert is located thirty kilometers south of the red city of Marrakech and extends over several hundred hectares. This area of red hills can be compared to a dry desert but will not find the high sand dunes as you can see in Erg Chebbi. In fact, Agafay’s white-red hills and surrounding landscapes are the perfect locations for beautiful photo shoots for a luxury fashion brand.

Asif answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

From Marrakesh, the Agafay Desert is just a 45-minute drive from Marrakesh. The Agafay Desert is known for its open rocky horizon and at the foot of the snowy High Atlas Mountains. One of the best options available to reach the Agafay Desert is by car. The route takes you straight from the bustling city of Marrakesh to the desert camp where you can ride a camel up a cliff and enjoy the sunset.

khalid Staff replied 1 year ago

The Agafay Desert is about an hour’s drive from Marrakech. It is a desert located about thirty kilometers from the red city of Marrakech, on the first heights of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco. It is a desert-like plateau extending over several hundred hectares. The Almoravids occupied the region until the 15th century when it came under the control of the Almohads. This area is one of the most popular destinations in Morocco and is also known for its red buildings.

Kerri answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

The distance from the south of Marrakech to the Agafay desert is about 30 kilometers. In the Agafay Desert, enjoy a luxurious stay in an oasis of peace and tranquility at the foot of the mountainous desert. The Agafay desert is surrounded by beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains where you can enjoy the silence while walking in nature and perhaps visiting the local Berber villages. There you can go on a quad bike. You can race through sand dune-like hills, so to speak, as you visit the pristine beauty of the rocky desert.

Lianmi answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

The Agafay Desert is located in Marrakech, near the city of Morocco. It offers fantastic landscapes and fantastic views of the villages. If you find yourself in Marrakesh, you can leave Medina and discover some of the delights that the Agafay desert has to offer. If you are looking for a well-organized tour to experience the desert in style then I recommend you to go for an offered tour with the Desert Morocco Adventure team.

Milon answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

The Agafay desert is located about 30 kilometers from Marrakech on the R212. Depending on the route you choose, it normally takes about an hour to reach the Agafay Desert from the city of Marrakech.

hakim answered 1 year ago

How far is Agafay Desert from Marrakech

Agafay is located about 30 kilometers from the city of Marrakech, between the eastern lake of Lalla Takerkoust and south of the high mountains. There you can explore the untouched nature of the desert and green fields on a full-day tour. The landscape of the Agafay Desert is covered in wheat, barley and flowers, but in the summer and autumn months it looks a bit like the real desert with its rolling high dunes at the foot of the beautiful nearby snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. In spring, Agafay offers wildflowers and other flora that make it a picturesque desert.

Lover answered 1 year ago

How do I get from the Agafay desert to Marrakech?

The Agafay desert is about 40 km from Marrakech. There is no direct connection from Marrakech to the Agafay desert. However, you can take a taxi to Agafay from the taxi station. You can also take a taxi back to Marrakesh from the Agafay desert, but that is not the most recommended option as you can rent a vehicle.