Agafay Desert
Paragliding over the Agafay Desert
The Agafay Desert, with its stony hills and tented lodges, has become the headline escape on Marrakech's doorstep. Right next to it, Lake Lalla Takerkoust offers the ideal launch to discover the area from above: a tandem paragliding flight between desert, turquoise water and the first ridges of the Atlas.
Flying on the edge of the Agafay Desert
Agafay isn't a desert of dunes but a stone desert of rolling ochre hills running up to the Atlas. From our launch site at nearby Lake Lalla Takerkoust, you take in this mineral landscape and the turquoise reservoir in a single view — a perspective only flight can give.
The adventure to pair with Agafay
Many visitors book a night in a lodge or a dinner in the Agafay Desert. Add a paragliding flight at sunrise or sunset: it's the perfect complement to a stay in the area, just minutes from the Agafay camps.
40 minutes from Marrakech
The Agafay area and Lake Lalla Takerkoust sit about 40 minutes south-west of Marrakech. We offer transport from your accommodation — whether in the city or at a desert camp — so reaching the launch is effortless.
Golden light over the desert
At sunrise and sunset, the low light sets the Agafay hills aglow and makes the lake shimmer. It's the best time to fly: the air is calm, the colours are warmest, and the photos taken during the flight are breathtaking.
Tandem flight open to all
No experience needed. A certified pilot controls the wing from take-off to landing; all you have to do is enjoy the view. Your photos and video are handed to you after the flight.