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High Atlas, Morocco
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The Agafay Desert is a rocky desert landscape located about 30 kilometers south of Marrakech, Morocco. Often called the "Marrakech Desert," it offers a harsh, beautiful landscape of stone dunes and white hills with the snow-capped High Atlas mountains in the background.
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Local operator based in Agafay running guided quad, buggy and camel outings, including sunset rides and combined quad-and-camel trips. Helmets and a safety briefing are provided, and automatic quads are available for beginners. Prices include return transfer from hotels and riads in Marrakech.
Once you pass the main village of Lalla Takerkoust and enter the desert tracks, the terrain becomes rugged. Getting around is typically done via:
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