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Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga

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Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga

About Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga

A stylish desert hideaway with a top-tier staff, beautiful tented suites & adventure.

As soon as you arrive at the Desert Camp, it's easy to see why this sandy wonderland has attracted travellers for millenia. Follow a rich, red carpet lined with lanterns to find your tent, softly furnished to reflect the surroundings and an idyllic place to rest after a morning camel ride or 4x4 expedition amongst the dunes. Dressed in traditional tunics and turbans, the staff are always on hand to set up a private picnic, deliver mint tea to your sun lounger and, in the evenings, provide a rousing performance of local songs - you'll even learn a few tunes yourself.

Zagora , Morocco

From $190 per person/per night

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8 Rooms

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The property

At the camp's centre is an alfresco lounge decorated with colourful cushions, where you'll enjoy an evening of entertainment and later, stargazing. There are also plenty of places to put your feet up and take in the sensational desert view, only interrupted by the occasional Berber nomad. All meals are prepared from local ingredients: breakfast is a traditional melee of cheeses, yoghurts, Moroccan pancakes, and eggs to order, and the dinner menu usually includes a hearty tagine, lamb mechoui or seven vegetable couscous.

The rooms

Sitting in a tangerine-hued canyon surrounded by dunes, the camp has 8 airy tents featuring large, ornate beds, hand-crafted furniture and textiles in muted, earthy hues. The floor is laid with rugs of every colour and there is a small indoor sitting area. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and hot water.

Activities

A firm favourite is the sunrise or sunset camel trekking, a truly memorable way to see the desert like an explorer of old. Take in the flora and fauna on a hike, surf down the tallest dune on a sandboard, and take a wild ride in a 4x4, or head out on a photography expedition to get the snap of your life.

Why we love it

Feeling like you're in another world entirely, especially when the sun hits those dunes at dawn and there's no one around for miles.

Insiders Tip

Why not give the Sandhammam a try? You'll be covered from neck to toe in the warm Sahara sand, which has been known to ease aches and pains.

Something to think about

For a more exclusive experience, book the sheltered Dome Tent. Enjoy the dunes in all their glory from bed!

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How to book Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga

How do I book Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga?

Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Morocco trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Morocco trips featuring Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga or get advice and suggestions from one of our Morocco specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga?

Stays at Desert Luxury Camp - Erg Chigaga start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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