Aug 24, 2025
A Magical Night Under the Agafay Stars - It started with engine revs and ended under a sky full of stars. From the moment Nourdin greeted me with a warm smile outside my Marrakech riad, I felt at ease. The ride out of the bustling city was peaceful, the car spotless and comfortable, with Moroccan music playing softly as we drove toward the desert.
The excitement truly began with the quad bike adventure. I’d never ridden one before, but the team gave clear instructions and made me feel safe. Soon I was bouncing over rocky trails, a scarf wrapped tightly around my face to shield from the dust. The vast, rugged landscape unfolded around me—golden hills, scattered stones, and a sky that seemed to stretch forever. My laughter echoed in the warm air as we paused for breathtaking photos.
After the adrenaline, the camel ride felt like stepping back in time. Youssef, our kind handler, helped us onto these gentle creatures and wrapped our heads in traditional turbans. The slow sway of the camel’s gait, the soft crunch of sand beneath its feet, and the quiet beauty of the desert at sunset felt almost dreamlike.
By the time we reached the camp, lanterns flickered against the fading light. Dinner was set under a large tent, but I chose a seat just outside to enjoy the cool breeze. The aroma of slow-cooked tajine and fresh bread was irresistible, and the sweet mint tea warmed me as the stars emerged.
Then the entertainment began: Gnawa musicians filled the night with hypnotic rhythms, Berber dancers spun in dazzling costumes, and a fire performer drew gasps from the crowd with a stunning display. The entire agafay desert dinner show felt vibrant yet intimate—laughter, music, and stories mingled under a canopy of stars.
Later, I stepped away from the group to soak in the silence. The desert was so still that I could hear my own breath, yet I felt completely alive. This wasn’t just an evening excursion; it was a journey through Morocco’s heart and traditions.
If you’re planning this experience, bring a scarf for the dust and a jacket for the cool night. The staff was incredibly attentive, the toilets were clean, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. The quad bike and camel ride Agafay adventure followed by this magical dinner is something I’ll cherish forever.
This Agafay desert dinner show was the highlight of my Morocco trip.
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Jul 15, 2024
Hypnotizing! - Transport and transfer of 10. When you arrive at dinner you get a great reception showing dances of the folklore of the area, a great dinner with quite forceful and tasty dishes. Hypnotic show at sunset, enriching experience for the soul.
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Apr 26, 2024
Awesome Experience - Abdulaziz was a great tour guide, very entertaining and fun! Very cool experience and the food was great! The sunset was beautiful as well!
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Feb 25, 2024
Worth a try and loved the experience!!! - Really beautiful location but the activity wasn't really organised properly as we missed the fire shoe as we clueless, food was decent but definitely worth trying! Did book it for my birthday and made them aware and nothing really came of that and contacted like 10mins pick up time. The driver was really nice and genuine guy, made the experience very enjoyable!
Review provided by Viator
Feb 23, 2024
Awesome - Nice place, great activities, very good meal.
Good atmosphere.
Badr our driver was exceptional and very pleasant and attentive.
Another big thank you to him.
I recommend!
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Oct 26, 2024
Beautiful evening - Organized
Very well, all the operators very kind. The dinner was very welcome, all good, served kindly, and accompanied by musicians, good and entertainer with all the tourists.
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Apr 9, 2025
Very disappointed - In the photos we expected something more intimate and not we end up in the same place as everyone else ..... No pictures match, We had made our choice, precisely for this more intimate side, without camels, quad and show which was quite the reverse.
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Apr 9, 2025
Pass your way - I don't know where to start.... the ad is false and the place has nothing to do with the photos. The car (which was not private) was old and not air conditioned or even ventilated (so we started with an hour drive in a sauna at 35 °), we had to reach a Meeting Point instead of a pick up at our accommodation. The driver spent his time calling and texting while driving. On site a welcome tea but no pastries as planned in the description. The meal is taken on large collective tables with many groups and not at all on pretty candlelit tables or in tents with carpets as in photos. No salad or beef tagine as planned on the menu, very average meal, we had to claim dessert and we ended up having dry tangerines, we finally left the place because stray dogs climbed on tables to eat in dishes... we then saw a show too long and not at all typical (Macarena and magic system based on an out-of-age sono and fire-breathing). Drop at the same place, not at our riad. In short, not at all the serene and peaceful evening we thought we would give our parents for their birthday. Huge disappointment, to flee.
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Jul 14, 2024
Disappointing - Sadly we found this experience rather disappointing. Photos made it look better than it was in reality.
Review provided by Viator
Mar 2, 2025
Cancelled Last Minute - Start time was 17:30, 17:40 I get a message that I will not be picked up. Ruined our evening so if you are booking this event keep in mind last minute changes from organizers.
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