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Day 7 of 9
Sat, Mar 21

Mountains & Glamping

Ourika Valley → Agafay

Morning exploring the lush Ourika Valley with its Berber villages, waterfalls, and Saturday market in the Atlas foothills. Then escape to luxury glamping in the dramatic stone desert of Agafay for sunset camel rides, pool time, and dinner under the stars.

Today's Route

Marrakech Medina
Ourika Valley
Agafay Desert
Marrakech → Ourika Valley → Agafay (~2.5 hours total)

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Ourika Valley - Atlas foothills
Ourika Valley - Atlas foothills
Luxury glamping in Agafay
Luxury glamping in Agafay
Agafay stone desert landscape
Agafay stone desert landscape

Highlights

Ourika Valley
Ourika Valley
Lush valley in Atlas foothills, 45 min from Marrakech. Traditional Berber villages, Saturday market, waterfalls.
Agafay Desert Camp
Agafay Desert Camp
Luxury tents with real beds, private bathrooms, pool access. The comfort of a hotel with desert magic.
Sunset Camel Ride
Sunset Camel Ride
Through the dramatic lunar landscape of the stone desert with Atlas Mountain views.

Schedule

8:00 AM
Breakfast at riad
9:00 AM
Check out of riad (store luggage or take with)
~45 min drive
9:30 AM
Private driver picks you up for Ourika Valley
10:30 AM
Ourika Valley - Berber villages, waterfalls
12:00 PM
Optional: Hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls
1:00 PM
Lunch at riverside restaurant in valley
~1 hour drive
2:30 PM
Drive to Agafay Desert
4:00 PM
Check into Agafay camp
~1.5 hours to relax
4:30 PM
Relax by the pool, explore camp
6:00 PM
Sunset camel ride through Agafay
7:30 PM
Sundowners and appetizers
8:30 PM
Dinner under the stars at camp
10:00 PM
Bonfire, Berber music, stargazing
Stay~$405
Food~$20
Transport~$80
Day Total~$370-680

Tips & Notes

Packing

  • Bring warm layers - desert nights are cool
  • Swimsuit for the pool

Good to Know

  • Charge devices fully - limited electricity in some camps
  • This is your relaxation day after busy Marrakech exploring
  • Perfect contrast: Sahara sand dunes vs Agafay stone desert
  • Includes: Dinner, breakfast, camel ride, pool access
Scarabeo Camp or Inara Camp
Tonight's Stay
Scarabeo Camp or Inara Camp
$135-315/person