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Original Desert Camp

2.5 star property
Family ski hotel with 2 restaurants

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Original Desert Camp. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a firepit and 3 coffee shops/cafes.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Merzouga, Original Desert Camp is in a national park and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Erg Chebbi and Lake Dayet Srij. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking and other activities like skiing. Visit our Merzouga travel guide
Map
Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Errachidia, 52202

What's nearby

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    Erg Chebbi
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Baraka
    21 min drive
  • Cafe Merzouga
    20 min drive
  • Hotel&Restaurant "Trans Sahara
    21 min drive
  • Restaurant Nomad
    17 min drive
  • Café Restaurant Chez Ibrahim
    16 min drive

About this property

Original Desert Camp

Family-friendly hotel on the boardwalk
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Original Desert Camp. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a firepit and 3 coffee shops/cafes, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free valet parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
  • Bike tour information, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Original Desert Camp have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's dinnerware and childcare services
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and sofa beds
  • Washing machine and irons/ironing boards
  • Housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Cooking classes
  • Snowboarding

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Free babysitting
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.84 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Desert Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Desert Camp?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Desert Camp on 24 Feb 2026 start from NZ$222.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original Desert Camp?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Desert Camp?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Original Desert Camp?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Original Desert Camp located?

This family-friendly Taouz hotel is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Erg Chebbi and Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center. Lake Dayet Srij and Igrane Palm Grove are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Original Desert Camp Reviews

4.0

10

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Les équipements
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026