Vacations involving Morocco luxury desert camps are truly unique, often once-in-a-lifetime experiences. It’s only natural, then, that you want to plan your escape to the Sahara with complete confidence. With that in mind, we have dedicated this blog to sharing the story behind Desert Luxury Camps.
When we (Abdou and Hamid) met while working in the tourism industry, we knew we had to find a way to share the natural splendor of the deserts we grew up loving. We wanted to create luxury camps in an environmentally friendly way to preserve the solitude that makes Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga unique.
Although both Ergs’ azure skies and orange sands appear otherworldly, in reality, both sites have become popular tourist traps. It’s now challenging for visitors to experience the Sahara as the locals know it — a place of welcome solitude and undisturbed beauty.
But difficult doesn’t mean impossible! We have designed our Morocco luxury holiday packages with authentic experiences in mind. Scroll down to find out more — and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Our Desert Camps in Morocco
The idea for Desert Luxury Camp was born out of our longing for a peaceful desert destination. Nestled in the vast dunes of Erg Chigaga and the beautiful desert peaks of Erg Chebbi, we used our local connections and drive to create two secluded luxury camps in Morocco’s Sahara Desert.
Our Erg Chebbi luxury desert camp offers a one-of-a-kind deluxe holiday experience. This authentic desert escape has several types of luxury tents, fully equipped with air conditioning, hot/cold running water, and private bathrooms. Our camp is hidden among dunes that rise to 150m and offers unparalleled panoramic views.
Our Erg Chigaga luxury desert camp provides eight exclusive en suite tents nestled in a small desert canyon. These tents are also equipped with all the necessary comforts for modern living, far away from the crowds of people and other camps.
Our sites at Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga are built upon the legendary warmth and hospitality of the Berber people. Experience the majesty of the sun rising and setting in the desert with the only sounds being the chopping of fresh fruit for breakfast and the crackling of the campfire.
At Desert Luxury Camp, we hope to give visitors a restorative, sensory experience of enchantment and pure tranquility. What’s more, the in-camp experiences we offer give a slice of local life. The ever-changing beauty of the desert is, to us, the true soul of Morocco.
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Meet the Guides Behind Our Desert Camps in Morocco
Meet the two friends who shared a dream of creating luxury desert camps in Morocco that offered a true oasis for visitors from around the world.
Abdou
Abdou prides himself on the hospitality Desert Luxury Camp provides and enjoys sharing the authentic side of the Saharan Desert with visitors. Having grown up in a large family in one of the Sub-Saharan Berber villages in the Draa Valley, he is intimately familiar with the desert’s charms and Morocco’s most famous landmarks.
Abdou joined the tourism industry early on, starting out as a camel guide. He then switched from these ships of the desert to something a little more automatic, becoming a driver. He used his navigation skills and knowledge of popular sites to then run a tour operator company.
Abdou and Hamid met while they were working together in tourism. They instantly became close friends when they realized their joint ambition was to build two secluded spots in the dunes they knew and loved.
Hamid
Born and raised in Merzouga, Hamid knows this town and its surrounding dunes like the back of his hand. Hamid never intended to be an ambassador for Merzouga, but his passion for his hometown and a natural sense of hospitality means he is a natural fit for tourism.
His lifetime of meeting and greeting international tourists has resulted in fluent French, English, and Spanish, as well as making acquaintances with some rather notable people – including the wife and children of King Mohammed VI of Morocco!
Over his many years working with eager visitors and taking them to the most popular places, Hamid reflected on the character of his home. How had something so vast and quiet as the desert come to feel congested and busy? How could he restore genuine serenity?
After meeting Abdou, he realized they both wanted to experience the natural calm of the desert and share it with visitors from around the world. Hamid knew his Desert Luxury Camp idea could become a reality. The rest, as they say, is history!
Discover even more about us and our team by visiting the About Us page.
Let’s Plan Your Dream Morocco Desert Camping Tour
The Morocco you’ve always imagined is waiting — discover it at our secluded luxury desert camps in Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga! From unparalleled night skies studded with hundreds of stars to delicious seasonal cuisine, we can’t wait to share the pleasures of our hometowns with you.
In the seemingly endless rolling desert dunes and undisturbed landscape, our camps offer the best of the desert without sacrificing any of your comforts. Spending a few nights in our camps will leave you feeling as calm and tranquil as the sands themselves.
Our local expertise and knowledge guide all the experiences we offer, allowing you to immerse yourself in the most authentic side of Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga. Outside of the tourist traps, our unique camps are the best way to enjoy the natural wonders of Morocco.
Ready to start planning your Morocco luxury desert tour? Simply get in touch and let’s make it happen!
