4 Best Hotels in Agafay, Marrakesh

From the owners of the popular Riad BE in Marrakesh's medina, this widespread desert camp offers plenty of hangout spots and activities for its guests. You can order drinks and snacks to enjoy poolside, indulge in a spa treatment, or even sign up for a pottery workshop. The property has its own hilltop you can climb via stairs to enjoy the sunset and the friendly bartenders will even deliver your cocktail of choice while you're up there. While many of the camps in Agafay cater more to couples and the Instagram-loving crowd, BE is just as much a family-friendly option and has shallow pools that kids will love—likely inspired by the fact that the owners are parents to three little girls of their own and often bring them here on the weekends.

This playful paradise has a pool that’s ideal for afternoon swims and pillow-filled swinging chairs that sway just the right amount in the desert wind. Each tent is bathed in a delicious golden glow as the sun rises, which is fitting since Inara means “ray of light” in Arabic. The staff, many of whom have worked together for years, go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome.

The simple-yet-chic accommodations mirror Scarabeo’s Out of Africa inspiration; expect white canvas tents containing standard-size beds, wooden writing desks, and folding chairs. Florence Mottet and her partner Vincent T’Sas are both from Belgium and have created an achingly beautiful camp that looks like a movie set worthy of Meryl Streep herself. The communal areas are adorned with treasures and trinkets from Mottett and T’Sas’ travels worldwide. 

The ultraluxurious White Camel is more of a resort than a camp; guests have access to air-conditioned suites and a spa that offers a wide range of services, including massages and manicures. Beyond its luxurious amenities, The White Camel also boasts three restaurants, a bar, and an infinity pool that’s simply stunning at sunset. Even the most high-maintenance traveler will be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about during their stay at this desert camp. Its name is fitting because, as Moroccan owner Abdelkhalek Benalila explains, the white camel was once a coveted rarity in M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the desert village in the Sahara from which he hails.