Accommodation.
Our eco-lodge “Auberge de la Palmeraie”, set in the beautiful palm-grove of M’Hamid, is where our guests are welcomed pre- and post-desert tour.
Our Property
Our eco-lodge “Auberge de la Palmeraie” is set in the idyllic palm-grove of M'Hamid. Built in traditional Saharan architecture, the property has a total of 9 bedrooms and several outdoor areas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at the property, with all produce sourced locally. We serve vegetarian cuisine.
Bedrooms
Our bedrooms are decorated in a simple Kasbah style. There are 3 double en-suite rooms and 6 bungalows with shared bathroom. The eco-lodge can accommodate 20 guests in total. For larger groups, we have traditional tents that can accommodate a further 15 guests, these are comfortably equipped and can be configured as requested.
Outdoor Areas
The property has a choice of outdoor areas all surrounded by palm-trees. Our “Terrace” is ideal for a leisurely breakfast, dinner is served in our traditional “Khaima” around the campfire and our “Cabana” is ideal for chilling and listening to desert tunes. There are lots of private places to relax and enjoy a Moroccan tea.
Activities
In addition to 4 x 4 outings and camel treks we also organise local activities and events including: traditional henne, donkey & cart rides, museum & kasbah tours, desert blues nights, sunset treks and themed events. Contact us with your request. We are situated just 2 minutes by car and 10 minutes by foot to M’hamid village. There is also secured parking for vehicles and motorcycles.
Desert Accommodation
Our tours and treks include wild camping and/or standard bivouac options depending on your chosen tour. Other options are available on request.
Wild Camping
On our desert treks you will set up wild camp in the dunes. These are private, sheltered camps where you can relax, enjoy dinner round the campfire and gaze at the night sky. Sleeping outdoors is a wonderful way to experience the calm of stillness of the desert and to admire the stunning sunrise and sunset of the magical Sahara.
This option is included in our treks and tours programme.
Standard Bivouac
For those who want a little more comfort on their Sahara tour, we stay in a simple desert bivouac. The bivouac tents have traditional Sahara décor and basic amenities, including WC, simple showers and tented restaurants. The bedrooms are simple, clean and comfortable with everything you need for an overnight stay.
This option is included in our treks and tours programme.
Luxury Bivouac
If you can’t live without your creature comforts, even in the desert, don’t worry there are upscale, luxury bivouacs in the Sahara. As regal and majestic as the golden dunes themselves, the luxury bivouacs have en-suite bathrooms, cocktail bars and gourmet restaurants, all the trimmings of a 5 a hotel.
This option is not included in our treks and tours programme.
Please contact us if you would like to upgrade or book this option.
“We were curious about what the desert bivouac would be like; it was actually really cool, with everything you need, plus an amazing view of Erg Chigaga.”
Riccardo Perego, Italy