Tamaris Camp Hassilabied

A camp at the foot of the dunes, in Hassi Labied

Set directly at the foot of the dunes, on the way out of the village of Hassi Labied, Tamaris Camp Hassilabied gives immediate access to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Planning a full tour of the area? Take a look at Excursion Merzouga to compare the options. It is a possible stop on a 3-day tour from Marrakech or for an extended stay in the desert.

The welcome is around mint tea and fresh Tafilalet dates. The tents are set up a few steps from the dunes, with a direct view over the ever-changing Erg Chebbi landscape.

The camp offers standard tents as well as a luxury desert camp tent option.

Tents and comfort

The tents have quality bedding to offset the desert temperature swings at night.

The decor draws on Moroccan craftsmanship: locally woven wool rugs, Berber cushions and hammered copper light fixtures. The en-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers and argan-oil toiletries.

Several tent categories are available, from the standard double tent to family tents sleeping up to 5 people, with private terraces facing the dunes, a stone's throw from the camp's free sandboarding spot.

Restaurant on site

The chef prepares southern Moroccan dishes with produce bought each morning at the Rissani souk.

At dinner, around the campfire: Madfouna (bread stuffed with minced meat, spices and eggs), lamb tagine with prunes and almonds, harira, royal couscous with seven vegetables. Meals are served under the caidal tent or on the terrace.

Breakfast includes fresh-squeezed orange juice, Moroccan pancakes (msamen and baghrir), eucalyptus honey, local olive oil and fresh cheese. Vegetarian or gluten-free options on request.

Location and nearby activities

From the foot of the Hassi Labied dunes, you can arrange desert excursions on site:

For astronomy enthusiasts, the nights at Tamaris Camp Hassilabied offer exceptional conditions thanks to the total absence of urban light pollution. The Milky Way can be taken in with the naked eye from the camp's terrace.

Families, Services & Additional Facilities

Tamaris Camp Hassilabied pays particular attention to welcoming families with children and small groups of friends, not least thanks to the free sandboarding enjoyed by the youngest. Extra cots and high chairs are available free of charge on simple prior request. The attentive, multilingual staff (speaking French, English, Spanish and Arabic) make sure every guest's well-being is guaranteed throughout the stay.

Among the additional facilities: free high-speed wifi in the common areas, laundry service on request, free secure private parking guarded 24/7 for hire cars or minivans, and the possibility of organising private events (birthdays, themed evenings or Berber weddings in the desert).

Guest Reviews Summary & Editorial Recommendation

Feedback from travellers who have stayed at Tamaris Camp Hassilabied regularly highlights three major qualities: the impeccable cleanliness of the facilities, the authenticity of the local cooking and the legendary kindness of the nomad staff. With an average rating of ⭐ 4.7/5 based on 20 reviews, this camp ranks among the reliable addresses in the village of Hassi Labied. Other camps and riads are to be discovered on Excursion Merzouga.

Our editorial team warmly recommends this property both for a comfortable 24-hour stopover and for an extended Saharan immersion of several days. Its immediate proximity — literally at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes — makes it a prime choice for watching the sunrise and sunset without excessive effort.

GPS location & interactive Google Maps

To easily reach Tamaris Camp Hassilabied, use the Google Maps map below. The property's exact GPS coordinates are: Latitude 31.126, Longitude -4.02.