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Marrakech · Half day

Marrakech Palmeraie Camel Ride

An hour by camel through the palm grove on Marrakech's northern edge

Private tour Half day 2–8 travellers Palmeraie · Marrakech Easy

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Duration

Half day

Group size

2–8 travellers

Difficulty

Easy

Languages

English, French, Arabic

Departs

Any date, private

Private trips, operated by Serenity Morocco Tours

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Riad or hotel pickup included

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Overview

A private half-day from your riad to the Marrakech Palmeraie, about 20 minutes from the medina, with a one-hour camel ride through the palm grove and mint tea in a Berber house — morning or late afternoon.

The Palmeraie is a large palm grove on the northern edge of Marrakech, planted, according to tradition, in the Almoravid era and still irrigated in part by old khettara channels. It is flat and quiet, which makes it a good place for a first camel ride, especially for children or anyone unsure about the longer rides in the desert.

After riad pickup, the camel handlers fit you with a Berber headscarf and you ride for about an hour along sandy tracks between the palms and small farms. The ride ends at a family home for mint tea and msemen pancakes. Morning sessions avoid the midday heat in summer; late-afternoon rides catch the low light over the grove.

Trip highlights

About an hour on a camel through the palm grove
Only about 20 minutes from the medina
Mint tea and msemen in a Berber family home
Headscarf provided and tied by the handlers
Suitable for children and first-time riders
Morning or late-afternoon departure

Private · any date

Price on request

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We confirm by email within 24 hours. No deposit to get a quote.

Duration: Half day
Group: 2–8 travellers
Level: Easy
Guide: English, French, Arabic

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Inside the trip.

Day-by-day itinerary

Marrakech → Marrakech

1
15:00 · Riad pickup
Marrakech medina
Pickup from your riad or hotel and the short drive north to the Palmeraie. Morning departures at 09:00 are also available.
2
15:30 · Camel ride
Palmeraie
Meet the camels and handlers, put on your scarf, and ride for about an hour through the palms.
3
16:30 · Tea in a Berber home
Palmeraie
Mint tea, msemen and honey with the family who keep the camels.
4
17:30 · Return
Marrakech medina
Drive back to your riad, around 18:00.

Cities & regions on this trip

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Imperial city · Central Morocco

Marrakech

The red city and Morocco's best base for day trips — Atlas, Agafay and the Atlantic all within reach.

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The route

Map of Marrakech Palmeraie Camel Ride

3 stops across Marrakech. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.

1
Marrakech medina
Pickup
2
Palmeraie
Camel ride
3
Marrakech medina
Drop-off

What's included

Private riad or hotel pickup and drop-off
About 1 hour camel ride with handlers
Headscarf to wear during the ride
Mint tea and snacks in a Berber home

Not included

Tips for the camel handlers and driver
Photos sold by the camel station

What to bring

Pack light, pack smart.

Long trousers — more comfortable on a camel saddle
Sun hat and SPF 30+
Closed shoes or secure sandals
A light layer for late-afternoon rides in winter

Frequently asked

Questions about this tour.

How long is the Palmeraie camel ride?

The ride itself is about an hour. With pickup, tea and the drive back, plan on 2.5–3 hours.

Is the Palmeraie a real desert?

No — it is a palm grove on flat, sandy ground at the edge of the city. For sand dunes you need Merzouga or Zagora; for a stony desert close to Marrakech, Agafay is about 45 minutes away.

Can children ride?

Yes. Young children usually share a camel with an adult, and the handlers walk alongside the whole time.