You have booked the combo. Now what? Here is how your day unfolds, from the moment the driver picks you up in Marrakech to the moment you are back in the city, dust on your shoes and desert photos in your camera. A Marrakech quad and camel tour is a five-hour outing — two hours on a quad, one hour on a camel, plus transfers and a tea break — and every part of it is planned for you.

Pickup: Your Day Begins

Your Marrakech quad and camel tour starts with pickup from Marrakech. Your driver meets you at the confirmed collection point. Agafay is around 40–45 minutes away, depending on traffic and where you are picked up. Shared pickups can mean extra stops, so keep your return time flexible. Departures run at 9 am, 2 pm and 3 pm on the booking form, subject to availability. Pick the time that suits you and check your confirmed meeting instructions before the day. Shared transport from central Marrakech is included. If your riad is on a pedestrian street, you may need to meet at a nearby spot you can reach by car. Give your accommodation's full name when you book, so the team can confirm where to pick you up.

Welcome and Briefing: Meet Your Guide

At the activity base for your Marrakech quad and camel tour, meet your guide and receive your helmet and goggles. The team walks you through the quad controls and riding instructions, then lets you practise. First time on a quad? Tell your guide and ask anything before you join the route. Beginners are welcome and receive quad instructions before riding. Quad drivers must be at least 16 years old. Want a particular quad setup or to ride as a passenger? Confirm it before you pay.

The Quad: Two Hours on Rocky Tracks

On a Marrakech quad and camel tour, you follow the guide across Agafay's tracks and rolling terrain. Stay a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and ride at the pace the guide sets. The two-hour activity includes the guided experience and its stops, rather than a promise of two hours of uninterrupted driving. The quad is the active half of the day — dry hills, open horizons and stony tracks, with different views as the light changes through the day. This is a rocky desert excursion, rather than a trip to the Sahara's high sand dunes. Whether you see the mountains depends on the weather and visibility.

The Camel: One Hour at a Gentle Pace

Change pace on your Marrakech quad and camel tour with a guided camel ride through the desert surroundings. Listen to the team's advice on mounting and dismounting — a camel rising and kneeling feels strange the first time. Keep your things secure and take photos when the guide says it is a good moment. The camel is the slow half of the day — time to take in the surroundings at a gentle pace. One hour on a camel feels very different from two hours on a quad.

Tea Break and Return: Mint Tea and the Drive Back

Moroccan mint tea and a pause come before the drive back to Marrakech. The order of the quad ride, camel ride and tea break can change depending on how the day is organised. Plan on about five hours in total, give or take for shared pickups and traffic. The drive back takes around 40–45 minutes, and you will be in Marrakech by the end of the outing. Back in the city, you will have dust on your shoes, photos in your camera, and a desert day behind you.

Booking and What to Bring

The combo costs €60 per person with shared transport, with a minimum of 2 participants and up to 17 people per booking. Book with a €50 online deposit per booking — it comes off your total, it is not an extra fee. You pay the rest in cash when you arrive. Two people with shared transport pay €120 in total — €50 online, €70 in cash on arrival. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour. If the weather or conditions stop the activities, the team will be in touch about your options. Comfortable trousers and closed shoes with a secure fit are the way to go, with clothes you do not mind getting dusty, plus drinking water, sunscreen and a layer for cooler weather. For children's arrangements, vehicle allocation or pickup questions, contact the team before booking — and book your Marrakech quad and camel tour today.