Are you looking for a unique experience for your holiday in Morocco? Then spending the night at one of these luxury desert camps should definitely be on your itinerary.
Glamping in Morocco has become one of the hippest things to do. But to tell you the truth there are some real stinkers out there and it’s also not that easy to get an overview of the best luxury desert camps in Morocco. With this list you’ll be all set to have an incredible experience.
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Wether you want to explore the Agafay desert, only a stone’s ‘s throw away from Marrakech, or you want to lay underneath the stars in the Sahara desert. This list of places to go glamping in Morocco will have you set!
Glamping In Morocco – The 8 Best Luxury Desert Camps
Desert camping is one of the most important pieces of the traditional Berber heritage. Add a little touch of luxury to it and you’re ready to have one of the most magical experiences in Morocco.
During the days you can go on one of the excursions that the camps provide such as a quad ride or you can simply hang by the pool and relax. In the evening you’ll be able to indulge in Berber cuisine by candlelight and even go for a stroll in the desert underneath a sky full of stars.
The Best Luxury Desert Camps In The Agafay Desert Near Marrakech
The tranquil Agafay Desert is only 45 minutes driving from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. It’s the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a desert experience but you don’t have time in your itinerary to drive all the way to the Sahara desert.
What makes the Agafay Desert so unique is that it isn’t made of sand but rocks. Though its white dunes do give the impression that you’re actually far off in the Sahara dunes.
n the middle of the desert, is a surprising oasis, a haven of peace and tranquility, where the fauna and flora can easily develop. In this paradise, frogs and turtles live peacefully in the oueds, surrounded by water and rocks.
This stony desert will definitely surprise you and will make you forget all about the intense atmosphere of the center of Marrakech.
1. Agafay Luxury Camp
The Agafay Desert Luxury Camp offers a relaxing natural experience in the heart of the Agafay desert.
There are 18 luxury tents that blend classic luxury, exceptional service and comfort and in their own words will provide a “safari for the soul”.
The luxurious tents are decorated in a romantic style and come with WiFi, electricity, telephone, wood stove, hot water,… You can refresh in the indoor/outdoor bathtub or lounge on the private sundeck equipped with a daybed and two massage beds. All while having views of the surrounding mountains, dry rivers and ocean of stone dunes.
All of their tents are modular, which means they can be opened from all sides so you can experience the joy of sleeping outside.
As a visitor you can also enjoy a camel sunset ride, a quad ride or go horseback riding in the desert.
2. La Pause
La Pause Marrakesh has welcomed nature lovers from all over the world for almost 20 years. In an environment of peace, serenity and safety, the La Pause desert camp offers you a magical, traditional and intimate place which will take you back to basics, in a luxurious yet genuine setting.
La Pause delights travellers looking for simplicity with quality services and focusing on the essential: pleasure. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to relax, challenge your adventurous spirit in a Moroccan desert trip or celebrate your special day.
La Pause has two different types of accommodation:
- The lodges are traditional and charming spacious houses. They are Ideal for those looking for privacy and authenticity. All their lodges have a private bathroom and are heated (wood stoves, etc.).
- The tents of their bivouac invite you to genuinely escape and get in touch with nature in a preserved environment, offering a truly private and stylish glamping experience.
To get the most authentic experience La Pause doesn’t offer electricity/air conditioning. In terms of lighting, they prefer to let candles provide a truly magical experience.
3. Terre des Etoiles – The most sustainable desert camp in Morocco
Terre des Étoiles will offer you a desert experience like no other! Conceived by Pierre-Yves Marais, the camp invites guests to fully take in the magic of the original accommodation and captivating environment. It’s in a tent, mixing traditional and modern comforts that guests find absolute intimacy and the possibility to completely unwind.
Taking centre stage for a range of activities near to the land and stars, the camp lodge is also a perfect launching pad for numerous getaways throughout this exceptional landscape.
By choosing Terre des Étoiles, you are also subscribing to the to the idea of sustainable adventuring. The whole team at Terres des Étoiles take the concept of responsible management to heart, in particular in terms of the treatmeant of waste and water usage.
Thanks to these efforts, the Terre des Étoiles team have been awarded the Green Key label, the most recognised international environment label for accommodation for tourists and for food and drink services.
4. Inara Camp
In the middle of a vast field of 10 hectares, Inara camp consists of two parts.
The high part including the restaurant, which welcomes passenger guests for an exceptional lunch.
Down below the bivouac part welcomes you to live the unique experience of a night in the desert. Consisting of 18 luxury tents of 30m² giving on a splendid overview of the desert, each with inside king size bed, living room and separate bathroom with shower (hot water) and toilet, the camp keeps intimacy, and respects the tranquility during the realization of each one’s desert dream.
Inara camp offers 9 tents with panoramic view, known as ‘emotion’ tents, 6 tent known as discovery tent and 3 luxurious suite tents with canyon views, called ‘INARA’ tents.
All tents offer an ultimate level of comfort and are fitted with electricity outlets.
5. Nkhila Lodge
Nkhila Lodge is a unique tented wilderness camp located on a high plateau in the heart of Marrakech’s Agafay Desert. Facing the High Atlas mountains with a distant view of Mount Toubkal, guests can sleep in luxurious stargazing tents built on stilts.
These romantic ensuite tents, with transparent ceilings, are situated 15 metres apart to ensure privacy, and enable a unique view of the African night sky.
The camp is solar-powered and designed for guests to experience the night-time magic of Africa’s dark skies. Alternatively, choose to stay in a comfortable desert nomad tent.
6. Oxygen Lodge Agafay
Oxygen Lodge Agafay is a stunning luxury desert camp nestled in the heart of the Agafay Desert in Morocco, less than 35 minutes from Marrakech.
Their atypical accommodation will offer you a majestic night under a luxurious tent fitted out in a style mixing Arabo-Moorish handicraft and French Art Deco.
Guests will be able to stroll around the entire 20-hectare estate, in addition to the Lodge Tent provided for their accommodation, they will be able to enjoy a Restaurant Lounge tent with a terrace offering a breathtaking view.
A Tea and Fire Ceremony takes place at every sunset … A pure moment of conviviality for guests.
Luxury Desert Camps in the Sahara Desert in Morocco
The Sahara Desert speaks to the imagination of a lot of people and once you’ve been you’ll immediately know why.
The Sahara Desert is the biggest desert on the entire planet, filling nearly the entire North of Africa. And while visiting it is a little more time consuming than just going on a 1 hour drive to the Agafay Desert it’s actually really worth the trip!
On the way there you can visit some of the most stunning places in Morocco such as Aït-Ben Haddou, Dades Gorges and Ouarzazate.
7. Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
Sahara Desert Luxury Camp is situated in the Sand dunes of Erg Chebbi Merzouga, the biggest sand dunes of Morocco.
Enjoy a special night under the stars and the beautiful colors of the sunset and sunrise. You’ll also have th possibility to experience a camel ride for sunset and sunrise from the top of the dunes.
It’s a modern desert camp and comfortable with several lodging options such as a regular tents, luxury tents, and the traditional Moroccan food for dinner and breakfast in the Sahara desert.
They also provide several activities such as camel ride, Sand-boarding, the 4×4 excursions, Quad bike, and buggies.
8. Elegante Luxury Camp
Elegante Luxury Camp is the perfect luxury desert camp in Morocco for a unique couple getaway.
It’s located only 5 minutes driving from the Merzouga lake and offers a library, a sun terrace and a sun deck.
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