Tiziri Luxury Camp, Merzouga

We are so thankful we stayed 2 nights! so many things to do and see! We loved the staff, music and food. The location and accommodations are wonderful! Highly recommend riding a camel to get to the site and take advantage of sand boarding and ATVing!

Loved everything about this place!

Our journey to the Tiziri camp in the vast Sahara desert was nothing short of a thrilling adventure. We kicked off our experience with a camel ride that lasted for nearly two hours, led by our guide, Hassan. He was truly an expert in his field and made sure that our journey was comfortable and enjoyable at every step. He also took some breathtaking pictures of us and helped us find the perfect spot to watch the sunset, which was truly a sight to behold.

The staff was awesome. Staying in the desert like this was a one of a kind experience! The tents were spacious and beautiful. The meal provided was excellent! It was a nice treat to hear drums and traditional Berber music by the fire and the end of the day. We loved our time at this camp!

The team goes beyond expectations to make your experience amazing..thank you guys

Given the fact that it is in the middle of the Sahara desert, this was a wonderful way to spend two nights. Nightly local musicians, great food.

This place is the reason why I will be back to Morocco, it was simply so beautiful.

Tiziri was definitely the highlight of our trip!

Our driver dropped us off at a lodge and reception site to wait for transport into the desert camp. We enjoyed some fresh tea, which was much appreciated after a long drive. About 30 minutes before sunset, we got on our camels. At Tiziri, they seem to offer two camel rides: one longer ride where you are on your camel for about two hours (with a break to see the sunset), and a second option where you ride for 45 minutes, stop for sunset, and then a driver drives you to the camp. Based on the reviews we read ahead of time, we asked for the second (shorter) option and were glad we did. The camel ride was not particularly comfortable, but it was fun and felt like part of the experience. We’d encourage other guests to communicate their preference to their driver a few days in advance so they can let the camp know. They were more than happy to facilitate a shorter trek. We spoke to other guests who did the full two-hour ride and felt like it was too long. The camels are owned by local families and the animals seemed happy and well treated. We’re always hesitant about the ethics of riding animals, but we were very comfortable with this experience (and pleased with all the information made available). Climbing off a camel to watch the sun set over the Sahara was an absolutely incredible experience! It was beautiful to watch and felt like something out of a movie!

Tiziri Camp itself is beautiful, luxurious, and situated in a secluded spot in the dunes. We drove past several other camps along the way and definitely felt like ours looked the most upscale and well-maintained. Besides about 6 private guest tents, there is one larger dining room tent. There is also plenty of outdoor seating, including a covered gazebo and a treehouse hidden among the dunes. We didn’t find the treehouse until the last morning, so definitely ask about that earlier! The private tents had large beds and plenty of room for luggage. We didn’t spend much time in the tent, but they felt very luxurious. The private showers in each tent have warm water, but we’d recommend you bring sandals or flip flops as the bottom is raised on wood planks. It's the desert, so there was definitely sand everywhere, something we just got used to during our stay. Most of the camp is lit by candlelight after dark, which made for a magical experience. The staff were friendly and extremely attentive.

After arriving at the camp after sunset, we had dinner alongside the other guests. The food was good, particularly for the middle of the desert. If you are vegetarian, I would suggest asking ahead of time for lentils or another source of protein. Breakfast and dinner were included. Wine was available for about $30/bottle. They were also happy to serve a bottle we brought with us.

After dinner, all the guests gathered around the fire for traditional Berber music and dancing. This started quite late (around 10:30 pm), which was fine for us but also unexpected as we were tired after a long drive. Several other guests went to sleep instead of going to the fire, but the music was loud, so they likely heard it regardless. We’re glad we rallied and made it to the campfire! The staff all seemed to really enjoy playing music and hanging out with each other, and they told us they do this every night, even when there are no guests at the camp.

A key feature of the camp is their focus on environmental sustainability. They made an effort to have very little single-use plastic and were very focused on saving water and producing little waste. The camp will sell water bottles and wine to guests, but it’s definitely cheaper if you can buy before heading to the desert.

We highly recommend Tiziri, and our biggest suggestion to other travelers is to stay 2 nights in the desert. The drive to Merzouga is very long, and the desert felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We highly recommend fitting in two nights if you can and opting for less time in one of the city spots. It’s worth it!!!

More than a tend in the dessert it felt like an hotel room but with the enchanted surrounding of the desert, very cousy and peaceful place!

This camp was incredible! There was a great setup, nice staff, good amenities. The campsite is eco-friendly, run by solar power. We were surprised that the showers were so nice and had plenty of hot water. The food was really good! The camel ride and the ATV ride through the dunes were once in a lifetime experiences.