Desert Camping Hotel Merzouga

A two-track formula: hotel or desert camp

Desert Camping Hotel Merzouga occupies a particular spot in Merzouga Centre: it is both a classic hotel and a starting point for a night in a desert camp in the dunes. The name of the place sums up this dual use well, rare among properties in the area.

For travellers stopping over on a 3-day tour from Marrakech, it changes the logistics: no need to choose between the comfort of a room and the camp experience, the property offers both within a single stay if you want it.

The location in Merzouga Centre remains central, at a reasonable distance from the main dunes without being lost at the end of the tracks.

Rooms or a nomad tent

On the hotel side, the rooms at Desert Camping Hotel Merzouga remain sober and functional: private bathrooms, decent bedding, natural insulation against the day-to-night temperature swing of the Sahara.

On the camping side, the property arranges transfers to a desert camp in the dunes for those who want the night-under-canvas experience without giving up basic comfort — mattresses, blankets, shared bathrooms nearby.

Being able to choose between the two formulas suits mixed groups particularly well: some members prefer a standard room, others are set on spending a night in the desert.

Meals and evenings

Meals served at Desert Camping Hotel Merzouga follow the southern Moroccan classics: tajines, Madfouna, harira, with produce bought at the Rissani market. Breakfast in the morning stays simple but enough before an excursion.

It is mainly in the evening that the property stands out, with tom-tom evenings arranged around the campfire — Berber percussion, a shared atmosphere, often the most memorable moment of the stay for passing travellers.

Activities on site and nearby

From Merzouga Centre, the property directly arranges the following excursions:

With no light pollution in the area, the nights here also lend themselves to sky watching — the Milky Way remains visible to the naked eye from the terrace on some clear nights.

Families, groups and extra services

The property easily accommodates families with children and small groups — extra beds and high chairs available on request. Staff speak several languages (French, English, Spanish, Arabic), which makes communication easier for international travellers.

Free wifi in the common areas, secure private parking for vehicles and minivans, and the possibility of arranging private events on request.

What travellers say

Reviews regularly mention three points: the cleanliness of the facilities, the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the tom-tom evenings. With a rating of 5/5 from 22 reviews, Desert Camping Hotel Merzouga is among the well-rated addresses in the Merzouga Centre area.

It is a relevant choice both for a short 24-hour stopover and for an extended stay combining a room and a night in a desert camp.

GPS location

The property's GPS coordinates are: Latitude 31.1012, Longitude -4.018.