Tiziri Luxury Camp, Merzouga

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.

The best experience- wow! Ahmed and his staff have done a phenomenal job in keeping up the tents in middle of nowhere. Beautiful interiors and exteriors. clean, excellent housekeeping and very tasty food.

Our experience at the Tiziri Luxury Camp in the Sahara desert was extraordinary from the time we were greeted and transferred to our camel ride until we were treated to an exhilarating surprise 4X4 ride back to our driver. The food at the desert camp was absolutely wonderful. We especially enjoyed the camel guide and the Berber driver-guide at the desert camp.

Luxury tent with its own bathroom facilities and a king size bed certainly added to our comforts...ground was carpeted and electric blankets available if necessary...the place where dreams are made...

Awesome experience and staff.

Love love love! Do not skip this experience. The people make this camp. They are so kind, and hard working and they do everything in their power to make your stay comfortable. Remember it gets realllly cold at night. Your excursion from here to the nomads, camel rides, atv, berber village, garden, music performance at another tribe, nighttime music and "hangout" by the fire are all worth it. Remember it is a desert and they try their best to be eco friendly so you will have to be mindful not to be wasteful. You can charge your phone and small electronics and use them but NOT a hair dryer. Bring shoes that area easy to clean after being out in the sand and avoid walking on the carpets with them. Some people break up their night stay and do 1 - 2 nights in the tent and another night or two at the hotel nearby to be able to get their regular comforts and thorough showers in, use a hair dryer etc.