About this property

The Desert Palace offers accommodation is located in erg Chebbi dunes, 7 km from Merzouga. Erfoud is 47 km away. Tent bedrooms are traditionally decorated. The camp includes shower rooms fitted with towels and toiletries. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. The property also offers special diet menus. The Desert Palace offers camel trekking over the dunes, 4x4 rides and excursions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
3 large double beds
2 extra-large double beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    What an amazing location to spend the night in the desert. The camp itself is build in a more traditional way compared to the other ‘luxury camps’. The staff is super friendly and very professional. The tents are very spacious and each tent jas...
  • Herve
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice experience in a desert camp as we expected. The fact that the tenta are « traditional » os a plus va what we saw around us. The personal was very kind and with a lot of attention . Food was delicious. The lady in charge is a chef
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    This was a wonderful experience and designed with sensitivity to the surrounding environment. Our tent was comfortable, clean, and fun. The camp had shaded areas to catch the occasional breeze and shelter from the desert sun. Wonderful food...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an excellent stay at the Desert Palace. The camp is beautifully designed and decorated. Every detail has been carefully thought about. The experience was extremely well organised from the information given ahead of our stay to the logistics...
  • Chrysanthi
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Clean and comfortable desert experience. Nicely decorated tents with comfortable beds in a very good spot. Great breakfast and dinner. Friendly, caring and helpful staff. It was a perfect stay!
  • Jose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated traditional tents with separate but private bathrooms. Great sunset and sunrise. Fantastic quad and dune buggy experience. Traditional 3 course dinner with entertainment. All very warm and friendly. Good local team lookingl...
  • Jonathon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We are so glad we booked Ali and Sara’s desert camp, it was an experience we won’t forget. Mohammed and his whole team were wonderful and so attentive. The food, music and activities on offer were all excellent. Could not recommend more!
  • Siebe
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Mohammed, Naima and Ismael are the best! Thank you so much for caring! The accommodation is nice and cozy with a lot of plants and art. The personnel really made us feel at home!!
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Very beautiful camp compared to the others; there are nice outdoor spaces to relax with trees and shadow; the tents are cozy and well furnished; very welcoming staff
  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    Sara and Ali have created a true oasis in the desert - tucked in a little valley so there is no view of any of the other camps. It’s tastefully and traditionally decorated with lots of lovely spaces to relax in. The camel ride, visit to local...

Managed by Ali & Sara's Desert Palace

Company review score: 9.6Based on 254 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

** ABOUT US We created the Desert Palace for you to enjoy a beautiful and personalised desert experience in natural, traditional and comfortable surroundings and we're nestled within the dunes in a private, secluded spacious setting, a place where it's easy to unwind and relax. We've got plenty of rooms and space in which you can relax and enjoy and we offer delicious food according to dietary requirements and preference together with kind hospitality and service. ** UNIQUE DESERT EXPERIENCE If you choose to stay with us we'll do our utmost to ensure you have a brilliant and unique desert experience. ** HOW TO GET TO US We meet at a local hotel near to Merzouga village. From here we take guests to the camp by 4x4 vehicle. On departure, return from the camp is by 4x4 vehicle. We also offer quality, private 4x4 tours collecting from other cities eg Marrakech and returning to Marrakech or Fes. ** ACTIVITIES Additional activities are available, such as camel treks, quad bikes and dune buggies. All activities start from and return to the camp for best enjoyment.

Neighbourhood information

Our neighbourhood are people from the Amazigh tribe more frequently known as Berbers. Interesting, hospitable and friendly people who live enriched lives because of their culture and traditions. There's much to do with plenty of opportunity to explore and experience the culture at first-hand,

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Desert Palace takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Desert Palace in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.