Camel Riding Experiences

For centuries, caravans of dromedaries linked the Souss with the Sahara. Today a camel ride by the sea is a gentle echo of that history: a handler leads the way on foot while you sway above the sand, the waves on one side and the hills of the bay on the other. Late afternoon, when the light turns gold, is a favourite time to ride.

Highlights

• Led on foot — a local handler walks beside the camel at a calm, easy pace.
• Atlantic views — wide sand, the long curve of the bay and the kasbah hill in the distance.
• Golden-hour rides — late-afternoon rides when the light softens — ask about timing.
• Photo stops — time to climb down, stretch and take pictures.

What to expect

Mounting a dromedary is the most memorable moment: the camel kneels, you sit, and it rises back legs first — lean back and hold on. The walk itself is slow and steady.

Some rides combine a walk on the beach with a stop for mint tea. Tell us what you would enjoy and we will reply with what can be arranged.

Where it is

Camel rides take place on the sandy beaches around Agadir, from the wide bay south of the Marina to the beaches up the coast towards Taghazout, where dromedaries are a familiar sight by the water.

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