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Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp

4.0 star property
Travelers explore the dramatic desert landscapes by horseback or bike before recharging with a spa treatment and enjoying exceptional cuisine

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The Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp combines adventure with relaxation in a scenic setting. Guests can discover the surrounding landscape on horseback or bike, then unwind with a rejuvenating spa massage. Two restaurants serve delicious meals to complete the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$665
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Room options

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 44 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Junior Tent

Junior Tent

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 42 sq m
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
Ksar Tannamouste, Taouz, Drâa-Tafilalet, 52202

What's nearby

  • Erg Chebbi - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Baraka - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hotel&Restaurant "Trans Sahara - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Merzouga - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Restaurant Chez Ibrahim - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪CAFE FATIMA - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp

Upscale hotel near Erg Chebbi
Consider a stay at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy snowboarding, hiking/biking trails and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and an electric bike charging station
  • Coffee/tea in reception, bike tour information and coworking spaces
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Snowboarding
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre (80 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sanmao mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 900.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for MAD 650.0 per night

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: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 450 (from 8 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 650.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 900.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: MAD 50 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sanmao Desert Camp Taouz

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$657.50, 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 Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 450 per person applies.

Where is Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp located?

Situated in Merzouga, this ski hotel is steps from Erg Chebbi and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from 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

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sanmao were outstanding, especially Jalil and Youseff, who went above and beyond to make our stay absolutely perfect. Their hospitality and attention to detail made us feel truly welcomed and cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Staff was very accommodating and location was perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Abdu was a great person and exceptional host, he organized everything for us making an unforgettable experience, room was preciosa, highly recommended and i will return again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unforgettable stay,the sunrise and the sunset was amazing, the staff very friendly and helpful ,the food was delecious every thing was just Amazing !many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team who worked hard to provide a good visit. Unique little corner of Morocco.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, Excellent. Excellent !!!! The owner and the stuff made the experience amazing. Very Friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent. I will go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

vacation

we had a great time, great location at the foothill of the dune, great room, good food and fantastic music at night. The owner was a perfect host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!!

Excellent services . The owner is a best . I will repeat for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emiliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was AMAZING , they went above and beyond to make an unforgettable experience!! They arranged an early check in, lunch option even though the restaurant was closed at that time. they were super friendly! Considering we were in the middle of Desert , The tent was comfortable, clean with private bathrooms. It has a beautiful view of the Sahara Desert from the camp , and they offer camel rides from the camp to see Sunset and Sunrise. We were celebrating my husband Birthday and they did a great surprise to him! I highly recommend Sanmao Luxury Camp to experience Sahara Desert in a unique and comfortable way. Best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tang

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had high expectations for this camp given the price but was generally disappointed. Communication was not great. Unclear on how to get there, no prior messages so we ended up driving in with our AWD SUV but DO NOT ATTEMPT this. We got lucky and had a hard compact sand... Which is not always the case. Food is average to good, room is meh, AC wouldn't not really work (shuts off after a while and very weak) snowboard missing the bindings... Staff is nice but that's to be expected. Another annoying thing is that is that it shares the same space with ABDO camp and they wouldn't turn off the lights at night so couldnt see the stars not to mention it right next to a bunch of other camps so it was not that quiet and still quite a bit of light pollution. Also weak wifi but wtv, the whole point is to disconnect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIELA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está en las dunas. Un lugar espectacular. La limpieza muy mala, y mantenimiento del hotel mala. la basura que ves en todos lado al rededor del pueblo, y dunas es alarmante.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Armin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keine Rückkehr

Das einzige Hotel in 10 Tagen Marokko wo wir uns nicht wohl und nicht willkommen gefühlt haben. Es wird in den Annehmlichkeiten viel versprochen was nicht stimmt. Es gab nur 1 Restaurant, die Klimaanlage funktionierte über die Mittagshitze nicht (Gründe dafür waren nicht klar). Es gibt keinen Raumservice. Internet/Wifi funktionierte praktisch nie und es gab nur in den Dünen Mobile-Empfang. Es gibt keine Bar oder Coffee-Shop. Der Manager konnte etwas Englisch aber sonst konnte das Personal nur Arabisch oder Berberisch (Translation Apps mussten helfen). Es gibt keinen Coworking Space, keine Konferenzzentrum, kein Wellness-Center. Jegliche Information mussten aktiv erfragt werden und es gab kein Einführung in Zimmer oder Hotel. Das Restaurant ist nur genau für Frühstück und Abendessen geöffnet. Das Abendessen kostet extra und war das teuerste unserer ganzen Reise und sicher nicht das Beste. Hier werden wir sicher nicht zurückkehren. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt nicht. Die Lage des Camps ist aber sehr gut. Es hat am gleichen Ort ein anderes Camp das besser organisiert zu sein scheint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hicham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024