Orient Desert Camp, Merzouga

4.9 (35 reviews) · Luxury
Eco-friendly desert lodge with luxury tents, patios, meals, campfires, and authentic Berber music

Overview

Located in Merzouga Sands, Orient Desert Camp offers an unparalleled escape from the outside world. With its secluded position surrounded by dunes, you'll truly feel immersed in the enchanting atmosphere of the Sahara. The camp is 26 miles (42 km or a one-hour drive) south of Erfoud, and you'll enjoy a memorable camel ride to reach the camp, adding to the spirit of adventure.

Orient Desert Camp features six luxurious standard tents with hot showers and comfortable beds, plus a spacious private patio for a little extra relaxation. Previous guests praised the camp's cleanliness, authentic Berber decor, and delicious food, including daily breakfast and dinner with barbecued meats and vegetables from local markets. After dinner, gather around the campfire under the desert sky to enjoy engaging traditional Berber music.

The eco-friendly camp offers personalized attention, ensuring your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The staff is kind and respectful, caring for every detail, from camel rides and luggage assistance to memorable dining experiences and musical entertainment. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 667753620
Hotel address icon Erg Chebbi
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Comfortable Tents

The tents at the Orient Desert Camp are described as comfortable, spacious, and well-decorated. Guests appreciated the hot showers, flush toilets, and the overall luxurious feel of the accommodations. However, a few noted the lack of air conditioning, which can make the tents hot during the day. (9 mentions)

Michael
“Room/tents were amazingly comfortable and well outfitted”  — Michael B.
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“Our best bed and shower was found in the middle of the Sahara Desert !!!!!”  — Lois C.
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“The room was spacious and very prettily decorated, had very comfortable beds and hot water in the shower.”  — Swetha V.
Friendly and Helpful Staff

Multiple reviews highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Specific mentions include Mohammed, Said, Hassan, and Jamel, who took good care of guests, guided tours, and made the experience memorable with their humor and attentiveness. (7 mentions)

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“The staff was extremely helpful and attentive and our every need was met.”  — Lois C.
Lee Ann
“The staff here was really kind and enthusiastic.”  — Lee Ann L.
S
“Said and his team took good care of all the guests starting from the camel ride across the desert, to the welcome drinks and the carrying our luggage to the camp sites.”  — Swetha V.
Delicious Food

The food at the Orient Desert Camp received positive feedback from guests. It was described as delicious and good, with one guest even requesting the soup multiple times. The dining experience was enhanced by the warm and elegantly set dining room. (6 mentions)

Lee Ann
“The food was delicious.”  — Lee Ann L.
S
“We enjoyed the food and berber music in the night which was an enjoyable experience.”  — Swetha V.
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“The food was amazing, we had to request the soup 4 times!”  — Hetal P.
Unique Experiences

The camp offers unique experiences such as sand bread making, visiting nomad tents, ATV rides, and jeep tours. These activities were highly appreciated by guests and added to the overall memorable experience of staying at the camp. (5 mentions)

Clara
“They even organized a sand bread making experience for us and that was unforgettable.”  — Clara Y.
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“I cried tears of joy riding into the dunes and then he put us each individually on the back of his ATV and showed us a trick or two that i'm sure none of us will ever forget !!!”  — Lois C.
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“riding camels and drinking tea with the nomads living in the desert”  — Hoyt H. T.

Traveler Reviews

35 total ratings, 26 with reviews
4.9
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.9
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
Nicole
Nicole R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Great place, nice and fun staff, great accommodations. Very peaceful. Definitely go out to see the stars away from the camp at night if it's a clear day. Dinner was great. Breakfast was average. Read more

Great place, nice and fun staff, great accommodations. Very peaceful. Definitely go out to see the stars away from the camp at night if it's a clear day. Dinner was great. Breakfast was average.

Authenticity & Character
Rooms are spacious and thoughtful
Location
This camp is next to several other camps, other camps have closer proximitity to higher dunes.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2025
Grace
Grace S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
we had a lovely personal and peaceful stay for the evening with music and great food! Read more

we had a lovely personal and peaceful stay for the evening with music and great food!

Authenticity & Character
Location
so many camps in the area but this felt very personal - family operated and underrated
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2025
Amy
Amy B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Exceeded expectations! What a beautiful oasis for a night in the desert! Read more

Exceeded expectations! What a beautiful oasis for a night in the desert!

Authenticity & Character
Location
So cool to be surrounded by desert
Staff
The staff were all very nice, welcoming us with tea and snacks and then playing music around the campfire at night. They were great!
Cleanliness & Comfort
I cannot believe how luxurious the tent was! It came with a king size bed, full bathroom, sink and shower. Truly a beautiful "glamping" experience.
Stayed in October 2025
Jonathan
Jonathan L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Awesome service. Awesome experience. Must visit. Staffs were more than accommodating. Food was excellent. Read more

Awesome service. Awesome experience. Must visit. Staffs were more than accommodating. Food was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were back in time
Location
Great glamping experience
Staff
Go above and beyond
Cleanliness & Comfort
Immaculate. Did not feel like we were in the desert. Feels like we are at a 5 stars hotel
Stayed in October 2025
Jane
Jane K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
Great accommodations!! Very spacious and beautifully decorated room with all amenities. Read more

Great accommodations!! Very spacious and beautifully decorated room with all amenities.

Authenticity & Character
Beautifully appointed tents
Location
Great location
Staff
Very nice people
Cleanliness & Comfort
Toilet and shower spaces do not have doors, just curtains, so not sound proof :)). Some minor issues water temperature and water pressure. However, in view of such a unique locations, it was not s major issue
Stayed in October 2025
Cynthia
Cynthia J.
Bainbridge Island, WA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
In this rustic desert setting, the guest tents are air-conditioned (but only during the night!!!!) and have a good shower and bath. Only USB outlets to charge a phone so we had to charge in the main lodge. Evening sunset and morning sunrise are epic and you are treated to wonderful authentic music (drums and castanets) after a very nice dinner. Loved it! I suggest this is a ONE NIGHT STAY ONLY as there is not much to do during the day in the extreme heat (unless you are a dune buggy / dune... Read more

In this rustic desert setting, the guest tents are air-conditioned (but only during the night!!!!) and have a good shower and bath. Only USB outlets to charge a phone so we had to charge in the main lodge.

Evening sunset and morning sunrise are epic and you are treated to wonderful authentic music (drums and castanets) after a very nice dinner. Loved it!

I suggest this is a ONE NIGHT STAY ONLY as there is not much to do during the day in the extreme heat (unless you are a dune buggy / dune surfing thrill seeker)

Great staff. Very kind and helpful with everything.

Authenticity & Character
The outdoor courtyard and fire at night
Location
right at the foot of the Saharan dunes
Staff
Very friendly and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2025
Lorraine Anne
Lorraine Anne B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025
Said the owner made us feel very welcome.
The men serving our meals were great. They made us a special dinner the 2 nd night.
One of the men in particular had a great sense of humor, and had us laughing several times.
The tents and beds were comfortable and had showers and private bathrooms.
The driver who took us out for the day, Ramadan, spoke a little English, and he took great care of us, and brought us to a great restaurant for lunch.
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Said the owner made us feel very welcome.
The men serving our meals were great. They made us a special dinner the 2 nd night.
One of the men in particular had a great sense of humor, and had us laughing several times.
The tents and beds were comfortable and had showers and private bathrooms.
The driver who took us out for the day, Ramadan, spoke a little English, and he took great care of us, and brought us to a great restaurant for lunch.

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the Sahara but not to far from the local sites. If you have the time go for the ATV ride in the desert.
Staff
We were treated incredibly well. Thank you Said and the men who work there!
Cleanliness & Comfort
It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed in April 2025
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Iryna N.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025
Gorgeous location, superb tent, great food, very friendly staff. the ONLY little thing - would be nice if the guide spoke slightly more English - there was a bit of communication gap. Otherwise, super fun experience in the desert. Read more

Gorgeous location, superb tent, great food, very friendly staff.

the ONLY little thing - would be nice if the guide spoke slightly more English - there was a bit of communication gap. Otherwise, super fun experience in the desert.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2025
A
Arjumand K.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025
A very pretty place with very friendly staff, clean rooms. The camp dog, Maisy, is the sweetest dog ever and totally stole the show. The rooms/tents are very very basic. For example you could not lock the door from the outside. That took a bit of getting used too.
The food was adequate. Maybe it was because the chef was out for three days so two of the workers were pitching in.
The visit to the nomads and the fossil areas was fun, as was the African music performance and the pizza after. Read more

A very pretty place with very friendly staff, clean rooms. The camp dog, Maisy, is the sweetest dog ever and totally stole the show. The rooms/tents are very very basic. For example you could not lock the door from the outside. That took a bit of getting used too.
The food was adequate. Maybe it was because the chef was out for three days so two of the workers were pitching in.

The visit to the nomads and the fossil areas was fun, as was the African music performance and the pizza after.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Polite and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2025
R
Roselyne V.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025
The full experience was perfect! Even when we were the only guest, they did everthing as intense as if the camp was full. Read more

The full experience was perfect! Even when we were the only guest, they did everthing as intense as if the camp was full.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2025

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Hotel stars icon 4.5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +212 667753620
Hotel address icon Erg Chebbi
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