Quad Biking in the Agafay Desert — with a Guide

Agafay isn't a dune desert like Merzouga: it's a stone desert, mineral hills carpeted with black pebbles and low scrub, forty-five minutes from Marrakech. The terrain is gentle, which lends itself well to a motorised ride.

After a welcome at the camp and a coffee, it's time to gear up: helmet, a chèche against the sand, a briefing on the controls and a test lap on an open area. The guide then leads the way along a route traced through the hills, mixing gradual climbs, open plateaus and playful dips through dry riverbeds, with photo stops facing the High Atlas range when visibility allows.