Ali & Sara's Desert Palace

Address: The Dunes, Erg Chebbi 52202, Morocco

Phone Number:

Region: Morocco > Meknes-Tafilalet Region > Erg Chebbi

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 2 Speciality lodging in Erg Chebbi

Price Range: $

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: We built our bivouac camp with the aim that our guests could experience the beautiful and natural setting of the desert, staying in clean & comfortable surroundings where the focus is relaxation and enjoyment, together with some safe adventure. We're nestled well within the dunes, about an hour or so from Merzouga village by camel and 20-30 mins by 4x4. If preferred we can collect clients from around Morocco or if travelling independently we can greet you on your arrival in Merzouga village for you to enjoy light refreshments before setting off by the desert ship, the camel to your home for the night.Our aim is to remain as environmentally friendly as possible and lighting is by a combination of candle, oil lamp and solar power. We pump water from our own water well and guests can take hot water showers, with laundered towels and toiletries provided in a large dedicated bathroom which also houses a separate flush toilet. Dining is in our separate well furnished restaurant and food is freshly prepared to suit personal preference and served at a time to suit our clients.We wake our guests to see sunrise although it's not obligatory and breakfast is served at a time to suit, there is no early morning rush or hurry on our part for our guests to leave.Our aim is for guests to have an exceptional desert experience, we take great care of our clients and we pride ourselves on our service, always on hand, but unobtrusive. ... more less

jackiebuf

San Francisco

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

4 helpful votes

“The best kept secret in Merzouga!”

Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

After seeing the English Patient many years ago and countless times since, a stay at a desert camp in the dunes of the Sahara has been at the top of my Travel To-Do list. When you have conjured up and built up such lofty expectations for an experience, many times the experience will fall short. Sara & Ali's Camp totally... More

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Chidiya

Contributor

18 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

6 helpful votes

“The best experience that we had of Moroccan hospitality.Five+ stars”

Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I think we really got lucky thanks to trip advisor! I was looking for the best place to spend a night on a trip in the desert and chanced upon Ali and Sara's Desert palace! Had an amazing time and dont think any other Riad or hotel we stayed in Morocco comes close. Sara not only gave me invaluable advice... More

ponarv

New York

3 helpful votes

“What a WONDERFUL stay!!”

Reviewed 18 April 2013

Look no further. The experience you will have at Ali and Sarah's Desert Palace will not compare to the many other camps in Erg Chebbi. I did a LOT of research on the desert camps, and found that many of them are crowded, with one bathroom for 20 people, etc. Several are owned by Riads in Merzouga and cater to... More

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of staying with us. Yes, we’re completely passionate about our Desert Palace and extremely pleased that you enjoyed yourselves so much. Ali really appreciates your compliment regarding his cooking, his mother will also be happy to hear this as she taught him to cook when he was about 14. And... More

maxilee

singapore

13 reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

5 helpful votes

“My Dream Biovac”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

I have wanted to visit Morocco especially the Sahara Desert since 2007. Unfortunately I have read many negative reviews like ‘one camp is shared by 6 people, no mattress (got to sleep on the floor), no bathroom facilities, etc, etc’. I do understand that I will need to get out of my comfort zone and rough it out but personally... More

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of staying with us. Our aim is to share the hospitality and culture of the Amazigh people in this beautiful and natural environment and we’re over the moon that you enjoyed yourselves so much. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Regards, Sara More

Vernal_Traveler

Vernal, Utah

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Nice Oasis in the Desert”

Reviewed 8 March 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed at this camp November 13th, 2012. We were the only people at the camp, so the focus was solely on us. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and would return in a heartbeat. We arrived late at the hotel in Erb Chebbi, so it was after dark by the time we reached the camp itself. We took... More

Many thanks for taking the time to review your experience of staying with us. Ali and I are very happy that you enjoyed the time you spent at our camp, we really appreciate your kind words and recommendations. Should you return to Morocco you know where we are! Regards, Sara More

RChui

Hong Kong, China

12 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

14 helpful votes

“Great Camp To Stay”

Reviewed 11 December 2012

My husband and I spent a wonderful night in this great camp in November. From the moment we check-in, we were treated hospitable by Ali & Sara. The camp is finely decorated and the room is cozy. The washroom, even though a separate one, is nice and it was a memorable experience to take a hot shower in the morning... More

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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of staying with us. I am delighted that you enjoyed yourselves and sincerely appreciate your kind comments. Ali tells me that he drove you to the top of the highest dunes and I hope that you managed to achieve the particular photographic shots that you were seeking. Regards, Sara More

AntyJo

San Francisco, CA

8 hotel reviews

11 helpful votes

“Amazing Luxury experience”

Reviewed 7 October 2012

My boyfriend and I, were unsure about camping in the desert due to the very mixed reviews for places. We read reviews where everyone camped together in one tent, with no privacy, dirty blankets/bugs, and camps set up only 50 feet from a hotel - so we had mixed feelings. We really wanted the desert experience and did not mind... More

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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of staying with us. I am very pleased that you enjoyed yourselves and I will share your comments with the guys in the team who work hard to make Ali & Sara's Desert Palace such a special place. Regards, Sara More

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