When planning a trip to Morocco, a camel ride is a great experience that you should not miss. You can ride a camel in a lot of different places, like the beautiful palm trees of Marrakech or the golden sands of the Merzouga Desert. Each has its own unique scene that makes the ride memorable.
Merzouga Desert Camel Ride
Merzouga is the best place in Morocco where to ride a camel. The area is well-known for tourism, and there are many places where you can ride a camel and spend the night, including standard and luxury camps and hotels.
One of the most special moments is the sunset camel ride. You will be able to enjoy a lovely ride followed by a stop on top of the dunes to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
The length of the camel ride depends on the location of your camp and whether it is a one-way or a return camel ride.
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Erg Chigaga Camel Ride
It is most common to ride a camel in Erg Chigaga dunes while staying overnight in a desert camp. If you want the best experience, book a desert camp as far into the dunes as you can, not just near Zagora. Get in touch with the camp staff to make sure that a camel ride is included and ask how long the ride will last.
To get there from Marrakech, you will go through the beautiful Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountain. The mountain views are amazing.
Agafay Desert Camel Ride
Even though its name sounds like it is part of the Sahara Desert, the Agafay Desert is not. The Agafay Desert is a stone desert, so do not expect to see the beautiful golden sand dunes of the Sahara. Being close to Marrakech, Agafay is a good choice for tourists who might not have time to go to the real Sahara Desert but still want to ride a camel.
Recently, Agafay has become a very popular tourist spot, and there are now many luxury desert camps there. Some of them offer transportation to and from Marrakech. A camel ride is often included in the overnight stay but make sure to ask them about it.
Marrakech Camel Ride
There are a few places in Marrakech where you can ride a camel. A lot of camel owners will try to get you to ride one of their camels in the parking lot near Menara Garden. For a more interesting and unique picture spot, take a camel ride in the Palmeraie.
If you want to plan a half-day trip, your hotel might be able to help you. You can also compare options on travel websites like Tripadvisor and Viator. A lot of the time, this trip includes getting to and from the Palmeraie, breakfast or a snack with mint tea, and of course, the camel ride.
Tangier Camel ride
Tangier has always had a great location on the Strait of Gibraltar, which connects Africa and Europe. We know Tangier is not even close to the Moroccan Sahara Desert, but that does not mean camels are not around this port city in Morocco.
It’s more than just fun to ride a camel on the outskirts of Tangier. You can get a feel for Moroccan life here without having to travel too far into the desert. If you are coming from Spain for a short trip or want to see more of northern Morocco, a camel ride in Tangier is a great thing to do. You will never forget how exciting it is.
Essaouira Camel Ride
For a great time in Essaouira, take a camel ride along the main beach. The beautiful white sands and peaceful sounds of the ocean are best enjoyed while riding camels on the beach. Picking a camel ride at sunset is a good idea. There are beautiful views of the sun going down at this time, making the ride a very unique one.
Dakhla Camel Ride
In Morocco, Dakhla is a new place that people are starting to visit. As it is right on the Atlantic Ocean and very close to the border with Mauritania, it is in the very southwest of Morocco. People come from all over the world to windsurf and kitesurf in Dakhla because of the wind. Most of the time, a kite and surf camp is the best place to book a camel ride as an exercise in Dakhla.
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