Agafay vs the Sahara
Agafay is a stony landscape near Marrakech, not a dune desert. It is a good option if your time is short and what you want is a camp night with an open horizon.
What Agafay is
Arid hills and stone, with views of the Atlas on clear days. There are camps of every kind without a long trip.
What it is not
It has no sand dunes like Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga. If that is your picture, Agafay will not deliver it.
When to choose it
With one or two days, with young children, or if you would rather not spend the trip on the road.
| Criterion | Agafay | Great ergs |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | Stony | Sand dunes |
| Road from Marrakech | Little | A lot |
| Suits | Short trips | Trips with time |
Keep reading
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