Camel Ride TripsCamel Ride Day Trip from Casablanca to Marrakech
There are no desert dunes near Casablanca, but you can still ride a camel in one day. Your private driver takes you from Casablanca to Marrakech, where you ride through the palm groves of the Palmeraie or the stony hills of the Agafay desert with views of the Atlas Mountains. Add time in Marrakech, then drive back to Casablanca the same evening.
Can you ride a camel near Casablanca?
Not in the desert: the nearest camel rides are around Marrakech, about 240 km away, or 3 hours by highway. On this private day trip we drive you there and back the same day, with a camel ride in the Palmeraie palm grove or the Agafay desert. Agafay is a stony desert with Atlas views, not sand dunes. For the tall golden dunes of the Sahara, choose a tour from Casablanca with a night in Merzouga, like the 4-day Casablanca to Marrakech desert tour.
- About 3 hours' drive each way
- Camel ride of about 1 to 1.5 hours
- Free time in Marrakech
🚙 Private car
Air-conditioned car or minivan, only for your group.
🗣 English-speaking driver
Door-to-door from your hotel in Casablanca.
🐪 Your choice of ride
Palm groves of the Palmeraie or the Agafay desert.
🕒 Flexible
Choose how long to ride and how much time to spend in Marrakech.
Casablanca Camel Ride Day Trip Program
- Stop 1
Casablanca to Marrakech
Early pickup at your hotel in Casablanca. Drive south on the highway to Marrakech, about 3 hours, with a coffee stop on the way.
- Stop 2
Camel ride in the Palmeraie or Agafay
Ride a camel through the palm groves of the Marrakech Palmeraie, or in the Agafay desert with its stony hills and views of the High Atlas. A camel man leads your camel on foot, so no experience is needed. Mint tea is served after the ride.
- Stop 3
Time in Marrakech
Have lunch, then enjoy free time in Marrakech: Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia Mosque or the souks of the medina. A licensed local guide can be added on request.
- Stop 4
Back to Casablanca
Drive back to Casablanca in the late afternoon.
🏁 Drop-off at your hotel in Casablanca in the evening
Included & Not Included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Casablanca
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Camel ride in the Palmeraie or Agafay
- Mint tea after the ride
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Local guide in Marrakech (available on request)
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
Questions About Camel Rides from Casablanca
Can I ride a camel in Casablanca?
There are no desert camel rides in Casablanca. The closest are around Marrakech, which you can reach on this private day trip.
Palmeraie or Agafay: which is better?
The Palmeraie is a palm grove on the edge of Marrakech, quick and easy. Agafay is a stony desert about 40 minutes from Marrakech, with wide views of the Atlas Mountains. Neither has sand dunes.
How long is the day?
Plan for about 11 to 12 hours, including around 6 hours of driving in total.
Can I see sand dunes on a day trip from Casablanca?
No. The Sahara dunes of Merzouga are too far for one day. Choose a tour from Casablanca with at least one night in the desert.
Can I end in Marrakech instead of going back?
Yes. We can drop you at your hotel in Marrakech instead of returning to Casablanca.
More from Casablanca: all tours from Casablanca and camel rides in Morocco.
Your Journey, Your Pace, Your Morocco
Tell us your dates and we'll prepare this private tour around you, with clear pricing and no obligation.