Camel Ride in the Marrakech Palmeraie: Sunset and Mint Tea
A camel ride through the Marrakech palm grove at sunset, with mint tea.
Morocco2 hoursEasy
Best time
March – May · Sept – Nov
Currency
MAD
Climate
Semi-arid
Flight
3h30
Language
Arabic & French
The Palmeraie spreads north of Marrakech over nearly thirteen thousand hectares of date palms, planted as far back as the twelfth century by the Almoravids. The ride takes place at sunset, when the low light softens the colours and the heat drops.
A handler leads each animal on foot, which reassures beginners and lets children ride safely alongside their parents. About an hour's ride at a walk, with several photo stops. You cross paths with real residents of the palm grove, donkeys loaded with fodder, sometimes a herd of goats crossing the track. On the way back, mint tea and pastries under a Berber tent.
Highlights
Marrakech's historic palm grove
The sunset slot
A handler on foot
Residents of the palm grove
Tea and pastries under a tent
What's included
Round-trip transfer from your accommodation
A camel ride of about an hour
A handler for each animal
Mint tea and Moroccan pastries
Itinerary
- 1
Transfer to the camp
Pick-up at your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- 2
Demonstration
The handler explains how the animal rises and kneels.
- 3
The caravan ride
An hour at a walk through the palm groves, with several photo stops.
- 4
Tea under the tent
Moroccan pastries and a rest before the return.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partnerMarrakech
Runs the excursion on the ground
