Agafay Desert

Articles

• Marrakech to Upgrade Road to Popular Agafay Desert Tourist Destination
  31 January, by Prince

  At a cost of 27 million dirhams, the project to develop the road leading to the Agafay desert will soon enter its active phase. The work, fully financed by the Marrakech-Safi Regional Council, should start in early February.
  The development of this 10-kilometer road will start in the coming days. The project includes public lighting and road signs, as well as the widening of the road leading to the Agafay commune. The feasibility studies for this project have been finalized, we are told. (…)

• Moroccan Authorities Allow Private Jets for Mega-Wedding Near Marrakech Amid Flight Restrictions
  29 December 2021, by Sylvanus

  Hundreds of Americans and Israelis will soon travel to Marrakech for a mega-wedding party. The Moroccan authorities have already authorized the landing of private jets on Moroccan territory during this period of suspension of flights to and from Morocco.
  A mega-wedding party, between Israelis, will take place on January 2 and 3, 2022 in Agafay, a rural commune with enchanting landscapes 30 kilometers from Marrakech, to which hundreds of Americans and Israelis are invited, reports Maghreb (…)

• British Tourist Loses Finger in Quad Bike Accident During Marrakech Birthday Trip
  4 June 2022, by Sylvanus

  While she had gone to Marrakech with her family to celebrate her birthday, a 40-year-old British woman loses a finger in a quad accident in the Agafay desert.
  A birthday that will mark her for life. Lucy-Lou Merner, owner of a beauty salon, her husband Daniel, 41, and four of her children aged 15, 14, nine and eight, left for Marrakech on April 27 to spend a week of vacation there. Vacations during which she had planned to celebrate her 40th birthday. On April 29, her children, as well as (…)

• Yves Saint-Laurent to Unveil 2023 Men’s Collection in Morocco’s Agafay Desert
  17 July 2022, by Ginette

  The Yves Saint-Laurent haute couture house seems to be conquered by the Moroccan desert. On social networks, YSL has announced that its spring/summer 2023 collection for men designed by Anthony Vaccarello will be presented in the Agafay desert.
  This is Vaccarello’s third show to take place in a sandy setting. According to several fashion experts, Marrakech has often been a city of inspiration for the designer. It is not for nothing that the museum dedicated to his works is located in the (…)

• Yves Saint Laurent Desert Fashion Show in Morocco Sparks Environmental Controversy
  2 August 2022, by Sylvanus

  Kering, the French group that owns the luxury brand Yves Saint-Laurent, shocked internet users after organizing a fashion show in the Agafay desert, about fifty kilometers from Marrakech (Morocco).
  The Yves Saint-Laurent men’s fashion show took place in the Agafay desert on July 15th. It was attended by more than 300 journalists, TikTokers and celebrities, including Catherine Deneuve, Béatrice Dalle and Finn Wolfhard (actor from "Stranger Things" and brand ambassador), who arrived by (…)

• Former Arsenal Star Aubameyang Vacations in Marrakech’s Luxury Desert Resorts
  27 July 2024, by Said

  Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, currently playing for Al Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia, has set up camp in the Agafay desert, not far from Marrakech.
  The footballer and his family have opted for a stay in one of the luxury hotels in the ochre city, renowned for its charm and exceptional natural setting.
  The choice of this destination is not insignificant. The Marrakech region offers an ideal setting to recharge and enjoy a variety of activities. Aubameyang has in particular (…)

• Morocco: French Tourists’ Favorite Getaway Showcased on TF1
  23 October 2022, by Armel

  The program "50 minutes Inside Le Mag", broadcast on Saturday on the French television channel TF1, promoted the wonders of Morocco. A large part is devoted to the stories of French tourists who love the kingdom and have made it a second home.
  In this program titled "Morocco: the flagship destination for the French", TF1 highlighted the many cultural and tourist aspects that make the destination of Morocco unique. The television journey has indeed taken the journalists far from the usual (…)

• TV Host Cristina Córdula Explores Morocco’s Desert and Marrakech with Son
  21 May 2023, by Sylvanus

  Brazilian-French image consultant and TV host Cristina Cordula and her son Enzo are staying in Morocco, where they are spending a few vacation days.
  A peaceful and pleasant stay for Cristina Cordula and her son Enzo in Morocco. They admired the beauty of the Agafai desert and contemplated its magnificent sunset before visiting the alleys of Marrakech and its riads. This is evidenced by the photos and videos she shared with her fans on Instagram.
  Córdula was born on October 30, 1964 in (…)

• ’FBI’ Star Zeeko Zaki Proposes to Girlfriend During Moroccan Desert Getaway
  26 May 2023, by Said

  Egyptian-American actor and star of the "FBI" series, Zeeko Zaki, shared his joy on Instagram. In a post on the social network, he revealed that he had proposed to his girlfriend Renee Monaco. His declaration was unambiguous: "Habibi, it’s all yours now..."
  The couple, together since 2021, was traveling in Morocco, enjoying a camel ride in the Agafay desert, near Marrakech. It was in this setting that Zaki chose to make his proposal.
  The surprise seems to have been total for Monaco. (…)

• Tourists Outraged by Crumbling Road to Morocco’s Agafay Desert Attraction
  27 February 2024, by Prince

  A group of foreign tourists visiting the Agafay region on Sunday expressed their dismay at the dilapidated state of the road leading to this tourist area.
  The tourists were so disappointed by the disastrous state of this road that they asked the bus driver who was transporting them to turn back. But the guide accompanying them managed to dissuade them, reports Kech24. For these foreign tourists, the catastrophic state of this road undermines the reputation and tourist value of the Agafay (…)