Orient Desert Camp, Merzouga

4.8 (43 reviews) Luxury
Eco-friendly desert lodge with luxury tents, patios, meals, campfires, and authentic Berber music
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Alan
Alan L.
Apr 15, 2026
Great luxury tent in the Sahara. Loved that we had hot water and a bathroom!! Staff very friendly and accommodative!!
Jenny
Jenny D.
Apr 08, 2026
Took glamping to another level, with the backdrop of the Sahara! What an experience...had the most breathtaking sunset and sunrise during this stay. Evening drumming/dancing made... Read more
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Amy F.
Apr 05, 2026
Fancy glamping! Beautiful setup and great views!
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Steven K.
Jan 05, 2026
Best staff in our entire trip! The young men who ran the Orient were so helpful, enthusiastic and kind in making the trip memorable!
Rajarshi
Rajarshi M.
Jan 03, 2026
Magical! Great location! Good food! Post dinner bonfire and music were totally out of the world!
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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.
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“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.
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“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

43 total ratings, 33 with reviews
4.8
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.9
Location
4.9
Staff
5.0
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.8
Alan
Alan L.
Phoenix, AZ | Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Great luxury tent in the Sahara. Loved that we had hot water and a bathroom!! Staff very friendly and accommodative!! Read more

Great luxury tent in the Sahara. Loved that we had hot water and a bathroom!! Staff very friendly and accommodative!!

Authenticity & Character
Great tent and Berber music and dance
Location
Can’t beat the desert experience!
Staff
Great people
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2026
Jenny
Jenny D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026
Took glamping to another level, with the backdrop of the Sahara! What an experience...had the most breathtaking sunset and sunrise during this stay. Evening drumming/dancing made the desert nights cinematic! Read more

Took glamping to another level, with the backdrop of the Sahara! What an experience...had the most breathtaking sunset and sunrise during this stay. Evening drumming/dancing made the desert nights cinematic!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2026
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Amy F.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2026
Fancy glamping! Beautiful setup and great views! Read more

Fancy glamping! Beautiful setup and great views!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2026
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Nancy R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2026
Very welcoming environment in the desert. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Read more

Very welcoming environment in the desert. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Staff
Stayed in March 2026
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Cynthia D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The tents are well designed and spacious. Read more

The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. The tents are well designed and spacious.

Authenticity & Character
There were rugs covering the central court, that also had tables and ottomans in the central area. The staff provided evening entertainment around a camp fire.
Location
Our arrival was riding a camel through the dunes as the sun was setting. Quite the expirience.
Staff
Always ready to make the experience excellant.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2026
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Steven K.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2026
Best staff in our entire trip! The young men who ran the Orient were so helpful, enthusiastic and kind in making the trip memorable! Read more

Best staff in our entire trip! The young men who ran the Orient were so helpful, enthusiastic and kind in making the trip memorable!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in December 2025
Rajarshi
Rajarshi M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2026
Magical! Great location! Good food! Post dinner bonfire and music were totally out of the world! Read more

Magical! Great location! Good food! Post dinner bonfire and music were totally out of the world!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amazing tents with clean toilet and shower areas, good heating for cold desert nights
Stayed in December 2025
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

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Hotel phone icon +212 667753620
Hotel address icon Erg Chebbi
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