The White Camel Lodges & Tents 

A sacred stillness in the Stone Desert
Afagay Desert, Marrakesh
Perfect for solo/couple or small groups
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The White Camel Agafay is a desert retreat like no other — a peaceful sanctuary ideal for individuals, couples or small groups seeking clarity, reconnection and quiet luxury. Just 45 minutes from Marrakech, this raw yet refined escape offers space to breathe, to pause and to return to yourself.

Soulful Solitude: Private lodges and luxury tents, some with private pools, offer calm, comfort and uninterrupted desert views — perfect for reflection, journaling or quiet rest.

Sunrise Practices: Begin your day with sunrise yoga or guided movement, feeling the energy shift as the sun warms the desert.

Mindful Adventure: Whether on foot, camel or horseback moving through the wide open landscape invites presence and perspective.

Wellness & Rejuvenation: Enjoy holistic treatments in the open air, using local botanicals and oils to ease the body and soothe the mind.

Starlit Moments: Sip Moroccan tea by the fire or enjoy an astronomy evening led by an expert — the perfect reminder of how small we are and how expansive life can be.

Desert Dining: Nourishing meals are served in elegant spaces or under open skies — flavourful, comforting and made to restore.

A Peaceful, Grounding Energy -The White Camel is not just a beautiful place — it holds a powerful sense of stillness. Here, the desert isn’t empty; it’s deeply alive, filled with space, light and subtle movement. It offers something rare: the time to think, to feel and to remember what matters most. Where Silence Heals – In the absence of noise, the mind begins to quiet. Whether you stay for a few days or a week, The White Camel offers the conditions to gently reset, re-centre and return home renewed.

Beneath wide skies, find stillness. Within stillness, peace unfolds

Why I chose The White Camel Lodges & Tents 

It’s the way the landscape holds you — open, warm and still. There’s a grounding energy in Agafay that’s hard to describe but impossible to ignore. You sit under the stars, hear nothing but the soft breath of the desert and something in you just lets go. It’s calm without effort. Comfort without distraction. You can pause the noise and come back to yourself.

🌿Sustainability in the Desert –  This retreat harnesses abundant solar energy—from heating water to powering lighting—minimizing its environmental footprint. Smart water-saving systems conserve precious desert resources, ensuring that comfort never comes at the cost of conservation. The property also champions local community engagement: it collaborates with nearby Berber artisans and nomadic guides, supporting cultural preservation and regional livelihoods.🌿