2-day Marrakech Medina cycling, Agafay Desert and Ourika saffron tour
Attractions & guided tours

2-day Marrakech Medina cycling, Agafay Desert and Ourika saffron tour

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$426.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 48 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore Marrakech's Medina by bike with a local guide, discovering lesser-known lanes and everyday scenes
  • You can witness the raw beauty of the Agafay desert at sunset, where golden light transforms its rocky landscapes
  • The evening includes dinner and traditional Moroccan tea under the stars before an overnight stay in a desert tent
  • Your journey continues to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains with a visit to an organic saffron estate and lunch
What to expect

Your experience begins at around 2 pm with pick-up in Marrakech, where you'll meet a professional local guide. The afternoon starts with a guided Pikala bike ride through the Medina, offering an engaging way to move through lively streets, hidden alleys and everyday neighbourhood scenes. This social-impact initiative, supported by the TUI Care Foundation, provides insight into local life while contributing to community projects.

Later in the afternoon, you'll travel towards the Agafay Desert, reaching the camp around sunset. The rocky, open landscape takes on a distinctive atmosphere as the light fades. The evening includes dinner at the camp, followed by traditional Moroccan tea enjoyed outdoors. You'll then settle into your tent for a memorable overnight stay surrounded by the desert environment. Overnight in Agafay Pearl Camp.

On day two, enjoy a peaceful morning in Agafay, with time to relax at the camp or take part in optional activities such as a camel, quad or buggy ride. Departure is scheduled for around 10.30 am, heading towards the green landscapes of the Ourika Valley.

Here, you'll visit Paradis du Safran, an organic saffron estate where the experience focuses on nature, cultivation and local expertise. The visit is designed to engage the senses and share practical knowledge connected to wellness and rural life. A locally inspired lunch featuring saffron follows, before the journey back to Marrakech, with arrival expected at around 4 pm.

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What's included
  • check Lunch
  • check Dinner
  • check Breakfast
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up
  • check Bike tour
  • check 1-night accommodation
  • check Entrance ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
  • x_not_included Attractions tickets other than mentioned
Where
Meeting point:
This activity includes pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech or Menara Airport around 2:00 pm. The local partner will contact you to arrange your pick-up after booking. Please provide your contact information during the checkout process.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants
  • At checkout, please indicate your date of birth, nationality, passport details, and preferred language for the tour (English or French)
  • The tour includes one night of accommodation in a camp in the Agafay Desert (standard hotel category)
  • Activities include a bike ride in Marrakech on day one and a visit to Paradis du Safran on day two
  • The local partner reserves the right to change the itinerary and activities due to weather conditions, technical issues or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, and connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can't be guaranteed
  • The minimum age for this tour is 13

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a light jacket or a warm layer for the evening in Agafay
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION SERVICES MOROCCO
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 8 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 96 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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