A trip for the first time to Marrakech cannot be complete without a memorable Marrakech camel ride. Caravans used to fill the desert. If you don’t have the time for a 1- or 2-night desert tour that takes you deep into Sahara so a camel ride in Marrakech Palmeraie is a definite necessity.
The Palmeraie is located just outside Marrakech’s city. Marrakech covers a surface of over 50 sq miles with more than a hundred thousand palm trees, which offer shade from the scorching African sun. It is possible to take the half-day Marrakech camel ride or pick up either two hours riding around the beautiful village and palm trees which make the palm grove a sanctuary in Marrakech. Pick a dawn ride or a late afternoon or an evening ride for the genuine Moroccan adventure. Late afternoon excursions are stunning because of the sunsets you’ll observe along the trails.
The guides will meet you in front of you at your Marrakech hotel or Riad, and you will be taken to an air-conditioned vehicle that will transport you to the start point of the tour, which is located in the palm grove region. Then, you will be given directions on the proper and safe way of riding on a camel. You will be given a traditional Cheech which is a turban-like veil that helps protect your skin from sun damage and be taken to the saddled camel and guided by a single guide.
Then, you will ride through villages in the area in which you can experience the lifestyle and culture of the people who live on the outskirts of the city. Also, visit the huge as well as rugged palm trees, and see the snow-capped mountains of the High Atlas region as your background. On the way or at the halfway point of the ride, have a break to go to the local village.
Traditional Berber home in which mint tea is served by the family that resides in the home. Then, you’ll continue on the tour.
At the end of your Marrakech camel riding adventure, You will then go back to the beginning point of the journey, from which is where your guide will take the guests back to their hotel.
The Camel ride in Marrakech is an essential experience in Morocco and includes shopping in their famous souks, exploring the magnificent mosques, wandering through the open spaces, and delighting in traditional Berber food. It’s a peaceful and tranquil experience that allows you to get a glimpse of the way people used to travel through the desert roads in olden times and offers the visitor a true Moroccan experience.
English, French & Arabic
Daily (every day Morning and evening)
You can take advantage of your time in the hotel during the pick-up
The activity will be accessible each day between 09h00 am and 07h00 pm.
In around 2 hours from the initial start time
1 hour of physical exercise camel ride
(around 30 minutes on transportation per way)
The trip can be booked each day by filling out the form on this page. For the best results on this trip, you must be two people. Solo travelers must be in touch with us through WhatsApp to confirm their reservations.
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Reviews3 Day Desert Voyage to the Sahara Incredible three day journey. The drive takes about 12 hours to the desert but is broken into 2-3 hour increments. Shoutout to Abdel, he was the driver for the van and was with us all three days. Truly a hell of an experience for the price. I went solo and still managed to meet dozens of amazing people! 10/10Callum F2023-06-19Best trip with Hicham Excellent! All the accolades go to our exceptional guide, Hicham Eddie, who is truly one of a kind. His infectious smile and laughter made the trip incredibly enjoyable and lighthearted. He went above and beyond by assisting us in planning our itinerary, organizing a shuttle for us from Ouarzazate directly to Agadir. Furthermore, his unmatched driving skills ensured a safe and smooth journey.Hicham displayed perfect time management, allowing us to fully enjoy each stop without ever feeling rushed. The accommodations provided were very comfortable, and it's worth mentioning that all the hotels had swimming pools, so don't forget to bring your bathing suits. The selected restaurants offered a wide range of dining options, including buffets and à la carte menus with vegetarian choices.The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our stay in the desert. Words and pictures cannot fully capture the sheer beauty and mesmerizing atmosphere of this place.As a Moroccan living abroad and a fully pledged traveler, this experience was truly a unique and unforgettable moment for me. I am extremely grateful to have shared it with Hicham and the rest of the crew!P.S : the color of the pool at La Source hotel is due to the sand, not algae hahaZakarya2023-06-10Gerne wieder Wunderbar organisierte Tour. Unser Fahrer und Guide war Klasse, die Unterkünfte bequem, und dank zahlreicher Pausen waren die langen Busfahrten angenehm.Anne H2023-06-10A wonderful experience Ibrahim was a fantastic driver and guide. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer questions. The activities were well planned and the local guides were fantastic.Anyanna H2023-06-09Desert excursion was great Fun trip and met some great people along the way. Desert excursion and camel riding was very fun. Visiting the historical sites too.Taqi2023-06-07Expérience inoubliable Une expérience inoubliable ! Les paysages sont à couper le souffle sur tout le trajet, ce qui rend la route plus agréable.Un grand merci à Moustapha-Agadir, notre chauffeur qui a rendu notre trajet très agréable de part sa gentillesse, son professionnalisme et sa disponibilité.Mazarine N2023-06-05Fuimos al Sáhara? El conductor Mohamed Ben Haddou dio inicio a esta experiencia irrepetible, muy amable, educado y siempre dispuesto a ayudarnos y a enseñarnos más por allá donde hemos ido.Lo peor de esta ruta es que casi no estás en el Sáhara, llegamos sobre las 16h y nos hicieron descansar hasta las 18h que es cuando cogimos los camellos. Hicimos una ruta con ellos para ver el amanecer y hacernos fotos, en ese momento toda la ruta había valido la pena.La ruta en sí no está mal, pero tened en cuenta que hay que pagar la entrada de los sitios aunque ponga incluido, hay que pagar a los guías y donde te hacen comprar siempre son los precios más caros.Sokaina B2023-06-05Merzouga Una experiencia única, 💯 recomendable y vale la pena todo el trayecto para llegar al desierto, el trato de la gente y los guías es fenomenal, atentos , amables y respetuosos! El camino se nos hizo más ameno con la compañía del conductor Mohamed ben Haddou es un 10/10 , hizo todo el posible para que estemos lo más cómodos y satisfechos todos los pasajeros en todo momento!Amal E2023-06-05Opinión La experiencia ha sido única e irrepetible. El conductor del Bus Mohamed Ben Haddou ha sido muy amable y su trato ha hecho que disfrutemos más de la experiencia. Gracias a él hemos podido conocer más la zona de Tinghir y hacer un trayecto largo de manera divertida y animada. Muy atento. El desierto era espectacular, vale la pena.Fàtima E2023-06-05Lovely experience in desert ❤ I loved the experience, our driver Abdel is the best, i enjoyed the trip and also the campament experience with Zaid. I recommend the excursion!! Simona from ItalyCompanion441378422912023-06-01