Elopement in Agafay Desert, Morocco

Have you ever thought of a destination elopement but haven’t chosen your dream location yet? As a destination wedding and elopement photographer, I was lucky to recently explore some of the most beautiful Marrakech wedding venues, and Agafay Luxury Camp was one of my favourites.

The breathtaking raw landscapes and variety of glamping experiences make Agafay a perfect location not only for an elopement or a micro wedding, but also your pre-wedding dinner and celebrations.

WHERE IS AGAFAY DESERT?

Agafay Desert is located approximately 40-minute drive from the centre of Marrakech and 30 minutes from Menara Airport. The best ways to reach Agafay is a car rental or a transfer organised by official taxi companies or your desert camp.

Getting to and from Agafay Desert is easy. If you consider it as your wedding location you shouldn’t worry about the logistics. Guests can travel here in a private or shared transfer and this can be easily arranged by your chosen venue.

AGAFAY DESERT WEDDING VENUES

Agafay is home to many beautiful camps that provide accommodation and cater delicious food. They consist of numerous luxury tents, restaurants and even infinity pools overlooking the desert. Choosing one of the camps for your celebrations will add a whole new level to your Marrakech wedding experience.

THE BEST AGAFAY DESERT WEDDING VENUES:

SCARABEO CAMP– African mats, Berber carpets, souvenirs of distant journeys, Moroccan lanterns- Scarabeo is the most chic camp in Agafay.

AGAFAY LUXURY DESERT CAMP– The charming and stylish glamping site overlooking Atlas Mountains and the stony landscapes. Agafay luxury Desert camp provides 18 tents and perfect settings for wedding celebrations under the starry skies.

LA PAUSE– La Pause Marrakech is a truly authentic venue. With traditional homes and nature settings, it’s one of the most beautiful venues to pick for your Agafay wedding.

INARA CAMP– Inara can be best descibed by a desert oasis. With its heated swimming pool and tents opening to Agafay canyons, it’s one of the best sites you can hire.

WHY CHOOSING AGAFAY FOR YOUR WEDDING?

Many couples who opt for a destination wedding in Marrakech look for a real and authentic experiences and multi-day celebrations. Choosing Agafay for at least one day is a whole new experience to have. Not only is Agafay a breathtaking location, but it also has a set of incredible wedding venues to choose from.

If you’re planning to get married in Marrakech most iconic locations, such as Beldi Country Club, El Fenn, Palais Namaskar or La Mamounia, choose Agafay for a pre-wedding dinner. Adding a desert to your wedding itinerary will be a nice contrast to bustling Medina.

Agafay desert camps are nothing short of glamorous. They have hot running water, heating, electricity, food catering and wi-fi! Spend a day riding camels, go quad biking, watch fire shows and simply indulge in what your camp offers.