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Agafay is a reg, or rocky desert, located about thirty kilometers from the "Red City" of Marrakech, in the first foothills of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco. It extends over several hundred hectares. The landscape is covered with stones and rocks in a hilly environment of white and ochre-toned hills.
Although often compared to the vast expanses of the Sahara, the Agafay Desert has a unique history linked to its role in the ancient trade routes connecting Marrakech to neighboring regions. The area has long been a crossing point for caravans carrying goods and stories.[1].
While Agafay's topography resembles that of a typical desert like the Sahara, it is not a desert in the strict sense of the term, but rather a small semi-desert expanse[2]. Its proximity to the "Ochre City" makes it an increasingly popular getaway.
Agafay includes an oasis of about seven hectares, planted with eucalyptus, olive trees, and vines. Nicknamed the "enchanted oasis," it draws its vitality from a nearby wadi.
Agafay is also characterized by the presence of numerous multicolored stairs.
Agafay is easily accessible from Marrakech by heading towards the small town of Tameslohte via provincial road P2014.
- ^ "Histoire et mystères du désert d'Agafay près de Marrakech". taxitoagafay.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ Tarhlaoui, Sefiane (Jun 24, 2025). "The "Agafay Desert" Controversy: A Guide to Authentic Sahara Tourism in Morocco". Sahara Tours. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
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