Access and Location:

From Marrakech the Sahara Desert Camp can be reached in 2 days on a scenically diverse journey across the High Atlas to Ouarzazate (3½ hours) and then along the palm-filled plantations and fields of the Draa Valley to Zagora. If flying into Ouarzazate, the camp can be reached in as little as 3½ hours. Guests are transferred by 4×4 or a combination of both with a van to camp. If short on time helicopter transfers can be arranged from Marrakech

Spacious Tented Accommodation:

The camp features spacious and airy ‘walk-in’ Caidal safari tents,  with double beds and  with twin beds. Duvets with white cotton covers, sheets and blankets offer warmth and comfort on chilly Saharan winter nights. Each tent comprises a groundsheet covered with Berber rugs, chairs, tables, mirror, storage racks, lantern supports and chandelier lights. Iron wash-stands are equipped with locally-made clay bowls and water jugs, filled with hot water on request,

Full board based on local Moroccan cuisine with 3-course dinners and picnic lunches.

Mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee included. Alcoholic drinks on request.
Camel trekking tours in the desert (Meharee); 4×4 desert exploration; scenic drive to dunes of Chegaga; half or full day walks through desert, villages, oases and over dunes and mesas; quad or buggy tours; nomad encounters; exploring the Draa Valley oases; magical night-time star-gazing.

Environmentally-friendly facilities:

Hot showers can be enjoyed in the privacy of individual shower tents under Saharan ‘bush-style’ showers. Environmentally-friendly loos are available for guest use. Solar panels harness the sun’s rays providing power for lanterns, heating water and charging batteries.

Details:

Dining:

Meals are enjoyed either alfresco or inside a dining tent which also doubles as a ‘salon’ for convivial social gatherings to perhaps enjoy a bottle or two of the local ‘Sahara Reserve’ wine, perhaps a fine champagne or pot of mint tea. All meals are freshly prepared in a traditional Moroccan style with a choice of meat and vegetarian tagines and couscous for dinner, salads or picnics for lunch (depending on the activity of the day) and Moroccan pancakes, freshly baked bread, local jam and honey for breakfast.

Activities:

Bounded by the Moroccan Sahara Desert, the Sahara Desert Camp is set in a wilderness location with incredibly varied landscapes. Excursions can be taken to nearby oases and towering dunes in your 4×4 vehicle. Alternatively relax in camp, explore on foot or enjoy a camel ride. Star-gaze at night and enjoy the setting and rising sun. For wildlife enthusiasts, desert fox, gerbil and a variety of bird species are regularly seen.

Season:

The camp is open from early-September to early-June and closes during summer months to avoid the sweltering heat of the Sahara. Do bear in mind that winter nights can be cold (the cosy duvets will keep you warm), and that Christmas / New Year is extremely popular. A stay during full moon is particularly memorable as moonlight illuminates the dunes, palms and mountains which surround camp.

Suitainability:

The camp should appeal to travellers who have an appreciation of nature and who seek accessible wilderness. We offer a high degree of exclusivity and service well away from the large commercialised camps in Merzouga and M’hamid. Big enough to accommodate a group of 12-16 guests travelling in two or three 4×4 vehicles, tents are available on a nightly basis to individuals, couples, families or groups of friends.

Moroccan Sahara Tours:

Departing on a daily basis, we offer a range of meticulously planned, private guided 4×4 tour itineraries, from 2 nights to 2 weeks which include Morocco’s Sahara Desert and Sahara Desert Camp. We can also custom-build an itinerary to your exact requirements,

NOTE:

From time to time, as mentioned in our booking conditions and general information, property owners and management may undertake maintenance work, refurbishments and improvements to their property. Whilst we endeavour to keep our information up to date changes may inevitably occur. To get the most out of your travel experience to Morocco, you should be prepared to be accommodating and flexible where necessary.  Please contact us to seek clarification about any specific facilities that are of particular importance to you.