Marrakech · camel rides

Camel rides in Marrakech, compared

Compare camel rides from Marrakech: the Palmeraie palm grove on the edge of the city or the Agafay Desert 45 minutes away, with live prices from local operators.

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In short
A camel ride from Marrakech happens in one of two places: the Palmeraie, the palm grove on the edge of the city, or the Agafay Desert, a rocky stone desert about 45 minutes away. Neither has sand dunes. For a camel trek over real dunes you need Merzouga, Zagora or Erg Chigaga, at least 7 hours from Marrakech.
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€50
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20 camel rides in Marrakech, compared

The rides below are short outings, some combined with a quad ride or dinner. They are compared on place, length of the trip and price per person.

New to the area? Start with the agafay desert guide.

Prices are per person as published by each operator and refresh hourly. “Price on request” means the operator’s listed price could not be confirmed.

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Every tour at a glance

TourOperatorTypeLengthPrice / person
DROMEDARY IN THE PALM GROVE (PALMERAIE)mymarrakechtours.comShared1 day€12
Marrakech Camel Ride In The Palm Grovemarrakech-desert-trips.comShared1 day€25
CAMEL RIDE IN THE OASIS PALMERAIE MARRAKECHmarrakechbudgettours.comShared1 day€25
DROMEDARY IN AGAFAY DESERTmymarrakechtours.comShared1 day€25
Marrakech Sunset Camel Ride In Agafay Desertmarrakech-desert-trips.comShared1 day€29
AGAFAY DESERTmymarrakechtours.comShared1 day€35
SUNSET CAMEL RIDE IN AGAFAY DESERT FROM MARRAKECHmarrakechbudgettours.comShared1 day€40
Half Day Marrakech Quad Biking & Camel Ride in the Palmeraiemarrakech-desert-trips.comShared1 day€49
COMBINED QUAD AND CAMEL RIDE IN LA PALMERAIEmymarrakechtours.comShared1 day€50
Day Trip To Agafay Desert From Marrakechmarrakech-desert-trips.comShared1 day€55
Agafay Desert Dinner with Sunset Camel Ridemarrakech-desert-trips.comShared1 day€65
POOL DAY & LUNCH IN AGAFAY DESERT + TRANSFER (PRIVATE 4X4)mymarrakechtours.comPrivate1 day€75
DINNER WITH A SHOW IN AGAFAY DESERT, WITH PRIVATE TRANSFER (4X4)mymarrakechtours.comPrivate1 day€85
AGAFAY DESERT QUAD & CAMEL TOUR WITH DINNER SHOWmarrakechbudgettours.comShared1 day€90
Agafay desert Quad bikingmorocco-desert-trip.comShared1 day€102
NIGHT IN A TENT IN AGAFAY DESERTmymarrakechtours.comPrivate1 day€155
Marrakech to Agafay day tripmorocco-desert-trip.comShared1 dayPrice on request
Sunset camel ride in Agafay desertmorocco-desert-trip.comShared1 dayPrice on request
Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakechmorocco-desert-trip.comShared1 dayPrice on request
Marrakech camel ridemorocco-desert-trip.comShared1 dayPrice on request
Questions & answers

Marrakech · camel rides: frequently asked questions

How much do camel rides in Marrakech cost?

Across 16 camel rides in Marrakech with a published price on Travilto, prices run from €12 to €155 per person, with a median of €50. Private departures, luxury camps, and longer itineraries sit at the top of the range; shared group tours at the bottom. Prices are as published by each operator and are updated automatically.

Shared or private: which camel rides in Marrakech should I book?

On Travilto, shared tours cost a median €40 per person (13 tours) and private tours €85 (3 tours). Shared tours are the budget option with a fixed program; private tours cost more per person but let you set the pace and stops, and the gap narrows for groups of three or more.

Palmeraie or Agafay for a camel ride?

The Palmeraie is closest to the city and suits a short ride among palm trees. Agafay is about 45 minutes away and gives open desert views and sunset over the Atlas; it is the better choice for an evening trip. Neither has sand dunes.

Can I ride a camel on sand dunes near Marrakech?

No. There are no sand dunes near Marrakech. The nearest dunes are at Zagora, about 360 km away; the tallest are at Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), about 560 km away.

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