Lalla Takerkoust Lake and Agafay Desert Day Trip from Marrakech

Lalla Takerkoust lake is about 40 km from Marrakech, around 45 minutes by car, and the stony Agafay desert lies close by. A full day with your own car and driver costs 2,400 MAD per vehicle, with fuel and the driver’s expenses included.

See the day and the price

  • Private car and driver for your group only
  • Lake and Agafay desert in one day
  • 2,400 MAD per vehicle, fixed price
  • Planned by licensed guide Said, No. 3489

Plan your lake day

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Price for the day

Private vehicle and driver for the whole day, with fuel and all of the driver’s expenses included. Meals and activities are paid on site.

Option Duration Price Book
Lalla Takerkoust lake and Agafay desert Full day from Marrakech MAD 2,400 per vehicle, pickup at your riad or hotel

Want to add the Atlas Mountains or Amizmiz? We adapt the day. Ask for your plan


How the day unfolds

A relaxed day out of the city, at your own pace.

  1. Pickup in Marrakech

    Your driver collects you at your riad or hotel in the morning.

  2. The Agafay desert

    Stony hills and wide views towards the Atlas, with photo stops along the way.

  3. Lunch by the lake

    Lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants of Lalla Takerkoust, with views over the water and the mountains.

  4. Activities and sunset

    Time for the lake or a camel or quad ride in Agafay, then the sunset before driving back to Marrakech.


Things to do

Choose what you enjoy; your driver waits and adapts the timing.

  • Kayak and water sports

    Kayaks and jet skis are offered on the lake by local operators, paid on site.

  • Lakeside lunch

    Several restaurants along the shore serve lunch with views of the lake and the Atlas.

  • Camel or quad in Agafay

    Short rides in the Agafay desert, arranged on the spot or in advance.

  • Sunset in the desert

    The golden light over Agafay and the Atlas is the perfect end to the day.


Lalla Takerkoust and Agafay: your questions

Practical answers before your day out.

How far is Lalla Takerkoust lake from Marrakech?

About 40 km south-west of Marrakech, around 45 minutes by car. The Agafay desert is close to the lake, so both are easily combined in one day.

How much does a private day trip to Lalla Takerkoust and Agafay cost?

2,400 MAD per vehicle for a full day with your own driver, with fuel and the driver’s expenses included. Meals and activities such as kayak, jet ski, camel or quad rides are paid on site.

What can we do at Lalla Takerkoust?

Enjoy the views over the lake and the Atlas, have lunch at a lakeside restaurant, and try water activities such as kayak or jet ski offered by local operators.

Are there restaurants at the lake?

Yes. Several restaurants along the shore serve lunch, and some have terraces or pools for their guests. Your driver can suggest one that fits your group.

When is the best time to go?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In summer the lake is a popular place to cool off, so we plan an early start and a late return to avoid the midday heat.

Can we add the Atlas Mountains to the day?

Yes. The lake is on the way towards Amizmiz and the Atlas foothills, and we can adapt the route and timing. Ask us and we confirm any change in price before you travel.


Book your lake and desert day with Said

Send your date, the number of travellers and where you are staying in Marrakech. You will receive a confirmation and your driver’s name.

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Morocco Private Driver is run by Said Legbouri, licensed guide No. 3489.