WELCOME TO THE DESERT PALACE
(formerly Ali and Sara's Desert Palace)
Lonely Planet’s top choice for Merzouga Desert stays since 2016
Comfortable tents & spaces to enjoy
Our Offerings
Comfortable
Traditional Berber style Tents
Choose from six spacious (8x5m) en-suite tents. We offer double tents with one king-size bed or twin tents with two king-size beds, all with private bathrooms.
Guests are welcome to relax and rest a while at the camp, for those seeking some adventure or a glimpse of local desert life we offer activities which can be reserved in advance.
Our desert garden now has over 130 plants and fruit-bearing trees, such as olives, almonds, figs, date palms, as well as orange, lemon and pomegranate trees.
Our inside sitting rooms are cosy and beautifully decorated with creations made by local artists and furnishings sourced from our local souks.
Outside, we’ve designed peaceful seating areas with privacy and relaxation in mind.
Meals are freshly prepared and created taking into consideration guest dietary requirements and food preferences.
Our chef crafts a delicious blend of Moroccan flavors and comforting classics, using fresh local ingredients.
All meals are served at a time to suit guests.
We’re committed to preserving the delicate beauty of the desert. Our camp runs on solar power, uses limited water responsibly, and minimizes waste through careful recycling and reuse. We work with local families and artisans, sourcing ingredients and material, to support the Merzouga community.
We adore our Palace camels – Romeo, Casanova, Yuften, Artemis, Orion and our beloved female, Pandora. These gentle giants each have their own unique personalities, and yes, they love to eat and drink plenty!
We take great care of them, ensuring they’re well-fed, rested, and happy. During the day, they wander off with their herd to relax and graze on nearby plants and thorny bushes. In the early morning and evening, they’re back in action, taking our guests on peaceful treks across the dunes to experience the magic of sunrise and sunset.
In the balmy summer of 2009, The Desert Palace was created. Built out of passion and love for the desert, it’s a sweet place for guests to enjoy a beautiful and tailored desert experience in natural and comfortable surroundings.
Nestled within the erg Chebbi dunes in a secluded spacious setting, we invite you to enjoy, unwind and relax with us in the shifting world of sand dunes.
Key Highlights
Guest Stories
"Beautiful secluded camp in the desert. Great for a quiet night in desert. Camp was beautiful. Food was exceptional. People were so friendly. Sunrise trip in desert was fabulous."
Siobhan, Oct 2025
"The camp itself is beautiful, decorated with care and by far the nicest in the area - they have invested years in planting a variety of beautiful trees to provide shade and habitat for birds, which are a treat to listen to."
Jordan, March 2025
"This place is amazing. We stayed here eight years ago and wanted to go back ever since. This year we finally had the opportunity and travelled to Morocco with our two kids (3 and 6 years old). We booked two nights at the Desert Palace and also booked a driver through them for our full stay in Morocco.
Our stay at the Desert Palace was once again superb. The camp itself covers al the basics very well: spacious rooms, clean/comfortable beds, wifi, private bathroom, excellent food, etc. Almost unbelievable this level of comfort can be achieved in the middle of a desert."
Youri, May, 2024
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