Marrakesh Specials

We had a really nice and unique experience in the Agafay Desert, even though the weather was quite unusual. Instead of the typical dry landscape, the desert was surprisingly green due to recent rainfall – something we were told hasn’t happened like this in years. It actually had its own kind of beauty. Our guide Houcine did a great job overall. At the beginning, the organization felt a bit unstructured since he was managing multiple groups at once. However, he still made a strong effort to stay attentive, answer questions, and keep the group together. He regularly checked on everyone, even going around the camp to make sure no one felt left out, and ensured that everyone returned safely to their desired locations. The experience itself included traditional food (tajine), camel riding, and quad biking – all well organized. During our activities, we even experienced heavy rain and hail, which was unexpected. The team offered us the option to return to the city early, which we really appreciated. In the end, we stayed, and we’re glad we did because the weather improved later. Overall, Houcine was very caring and committed, and despite the challenging weather conditions, we had a memorable and enjoyable experience.

It was great! The guide was fantastic. It’s definitely an experience worth having, though we weren’t expecting that at all—we thought it would be a leisurely stroll, but it turns out you really need sturdy shoes because there’s a lot of climbing. Not recommended for young children or anyone with mobility issues.

As for the waterfalls, they are truly beautiful, a little far from Marrakech but worth seeing. It's great that there are monkeys roaming freely. As for the desert, it was a very chill day, the traditional dinner was really good, the only thing I wasn't crazy about were the camels, animals kept in that way distress me a little, even though they didn't look malnourished or neglected or anything. It was a really nice two days.

The guide was very communicative and passionate in his explanations. The visits to local artisans were very interesting.