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Sahara Passion

Abaradjiou Quartier, North of the Flamme de la Paix, Timbuktu, Mali
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Spokane, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

I had the most incredible time visiting the Sahara Passion Hotel in Timbuktu!! I truly can't imagine what I would have done had I not found Sahara Passion. They arranged for us to be picked up at the airport in Bamako by their contact there, Gorel, who put us up in his home, complete with a delicious meal, a running... More

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Penang Island, Malaysia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2011

This wonderful hotel on the edge of Timbuktu provides the traveler with a unique experience. The hotel "lobby" and indeed all the ground floor rooms are soft desert sand (with mats and rugs covering the sand in the room). The hotel is outside the city's power grid and uses a solar panel to generate electricity for lights. The ensuite room... More

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San Francisco, California
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72 hotel reviews
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157 helpful votes 157 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2009

This is more or less a place for backpackers to sleep on the terrace at night.They have one room which was quite a place with all the wildlife flying in.Afterall this is Timbuktu. The staff was runned by a french canadian gal named "Miranda' whom was tenative to your needs at anytime. The place os located on the outskirts of... More

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lagrande, oregon
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2008

This is basic accomodation but very affordable and what is more, very freindly and helpful people. The location is goregious on the very edge of the town there is an amazing view of the dunes and the town from thier second story roof top. Stunning sunsets and rises camel caravans passing by; 1001 nights like tales around the campfire. Free... More

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Additional Information about Sahara Passion

Address: Abaradjiou Quartier, North of the Flamme de la Paix, Timbuktu, Mali
Region: Mali > Tombouctou Region > Timbuktu
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Timbuktu
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We offer simple clean rooms, dormitory and camping options at affordable prices. We are located near the north edge of town, far enough from downtown to be peaceful but close enough to be convenient. We are only a short stroll to the best dunes in the area and the intersection of various caravan routes. We are about 150 meters north of the Flamme de la Paix monument and the camel market. ... more   less 

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