Camel Ride in Marrakech Palm Grove

This camel ride takes place in the Palm Grove (Palmeraie) of Marrakech, about 15 to 20 minutes from the city centre. It is an easy way to fit a camel ride into a city stay: with the round-trip transfer, the whole outing takes about 2 to 3 hours. Prefer the open desert? See the camel ride in the Agafay desert.

An air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel or riad. On arrival, the local team welcomes you, gives you the safety instructions and offers you a traditional cheich to wear for the ride and the photos. The ride lasts around 1 hour, through the palm groves and the open land around them, with photo stops along the way. You finish with a traditional mint tea and a taste of Moroccan hospitality.

No experience is needed. Children can take part from around 3 years old, with an adult. The price is per person.

Included: the guided camel ride, a professional local guide, the traditional cheich, the mint tea break and round-trip transport from Marrakech, which may be shared with other participants. A 100 MAD supplement may apply if your hotel is more than 10 km from the city centre. Meals and tips are not included. Payment is made on site on the day. Bookings are for at least 2 people.

The ride suits families with young children, couples and anyone who wants a gentle first camel ride without a long drive out of the city.

Agafay or the Palm Grove: which to choose? Both rides last about an hour and include mint tea. The Palm Grove is close to the city, so the outing is shorter, the route runs between palm trees, and children are welcome from around 3. The Agafay desert is 30 to 45 minutes away: the trip takes around 3 hours or more, and you ride through bare, rocky desert with wide views. For that landscape, see the camel ride in the Agafay desert.