Desert Camp
Moroccan Accommodation – Types of Desert Camps
Standard Desert Camp/budget option (M’hamid only)
These camps are basic and simple. They typically consist of 8 to 10 private tents or chambers with mattresses on the floor and some basic bedding provided. They have a toilet and sometimes a shower set a few steps away from the tents, and a basic meal will be cooked and served around a campfire.
Verdict – cheap and cheerful
Mid-range option (M’hamid only)
We use a semi luxury camp in Erg Chegaga with 12 carpeted tents. You will sleep in comfort on a real bed, king-size with mattress and linens. There is a separate shower and toilet facility on-site, with hot water. There is also a separate dining-salon tent and outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment of the campfire. In warm conditions, it is possible to dine outside. Evening entertainment is around the campfire / after dinner (singing and playing of drums).
Verdict – comfortable and excellent service
Luxury Eco Camp (Merzouga only)
This camp is luxurious, stylish and comfortable. Standards are exceptionally high and the restaurant serves a 4-course menu made of locally sourced, daily fresh ingredients, with great care and dedication. If the weather is fine, your dinner can be served at a table placed in the high dunes if you wish and local talented musicians will play traditional music around the huge fire pit.
Each handmade, Bedouin tent is uniquely decorated with Moroccan style and eco principles. All six tents contain huge beds with high quality linen and elegant private bathrooms. Sandboarding is also available.
The outside areas are an absolute delight, adorned with rugs, lanterns and a choice of romantic seating areas and hand made furniture.
The position of this camp is perfect – set far from most other camps and with high dunes right next to the camp.
This is also the ONLY ECO CAMP in the area.
Verdict – indulgent and
Luxury Camp (M’hamid only)
This is an iconic camp consisting of a main camp which has 13 tents including 3 family tents, a private camp with 5 tents and an exclusive private nomadic camp with just one tent (with no other camps as far as the eye can see).
All tents have proper beds and private bathrooms.