Agadir Camel Ride with Couscous & Barbecue

Sixteen euros. That is what you pay for a camel ride through eucalyptus forest and countryside outside Agadir, followed by a couscous and barbecue meal. It is extraordinarily cheap, and the 4.4 rating - the lowest of the tours we feature from Agadir - suggests the experience is not quite as polished as the price might have you hoping. But there is something honest about this tour. It does not pretend to be a luxury desert expedition. It is a short, affordable afternoon out of the hotel zone, and for plenty of visitors that is exactly the right call.

What actually happens

You are collected from your hotel or the cruise port and driven into the countryside outside Agadir, through eucalyptus groves and farmland. The camel ride itself runs perhaps 30 to 45 minutes along a set route through green, agricultural landscape. This is not sweeping Sahara territory - it is rural Morocco with scattered trees, birdlife, and the occasional village in the distance. After the ride, you sit down at a local encampment for a couscous and barbecue meal cooked over open fire. The food is simple but filling. A sunset timing option is available, and if you can get that slot, the light across the Souss Valley lifts the whole experience noticeably.

Our honest take

The 4.4 star rating is below what we would normally feature, and the recurring complaints in reviews point to consistent issues: variable group sizes, rides that sometimes feel hurried, and a barbecue that can be basic rather than generous. At EUR16, some of those compromises are understandable - you are paying less than a pub lunch back home for a camel ride and a meal. The operation clearly runs on volume. The eucalyptus forest route is actually pleasant in its own right, and bird watchers sometimes spot interesting species along the way. The camels appear well cared for from what reviewers describe, which matters. If you treat this as a cheap, fun afternoon rather than a meaningful cultural experience, it delivers on that promise. If you want something more refined, you will need to spend more.

Who should book this

• Budget travellers who want to tick off a camel ride without spending EUR40 or more
• Cruise passengers with a few hours to spare and modest expectations
• Families with young children who would enjoy the novelty without needing a full-day commitment
• Anyone curious about the countryside beyond Agadir’s resort strip

Who should skip this

• Travellers expecting a premium camel trek - this is firmly budget territory
• Anyone wanting a Sahara landscape - this is farmland and eucalyptus, not sand dunes
• People uncomfortable in potentially large groups
• Foodies hoping for an exceptional Moroccan meal - the barbecue is functional, not memorable

Before you book

Duration: 3 hours (including transfers)

Price: From EUR16 per person

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before - at this price, there is genuinely zero risk in booking.

Rating: 4.4/5 from 259 verified reviews

Practical tip: Request the sunset slot specifically. The route through the eucalyptus forest is far more atmospheric in golden hour light, and the barbecue feels more appealing after dark than in the midday heat.