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Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp

4.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Business center
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Ksar Tannamouste, Taouz, Drâa-Tafilalet, 52202
  • Place, Erg Chebbi
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Dayet Srij
  • Place, Royal Palace of Erfoud

Room options

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Premium Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Junior Tent | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Tent

  • 452 sq ft
  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Merzouga

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp places you next to Erg Chebbi and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center. This 15-room, 4-star hotel has 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Erg Chebbi - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

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

Mountain ski retreat with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Guests of Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for MAD 450 per person. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and access to locker space. Other amenities at this ski hotel include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 onsite 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 (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (80 square feet 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 900.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for MAD 650.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sanmao Desert Camp Taouz

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

This hotel is located in Merzouga, just steps from Erg Chebbi. Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Is there parking available at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric bike charging are also available.

Is there a spa at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp have a casino?

No, Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp.

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Traveled with group
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

Felipe, New York

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

10/10 Excellent

Jie

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
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

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

Emiliana, Miami Beach

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Merian

Traveled with partner
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

Daniela Ana Maria

Traveled with group
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

Brian

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

hicham

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

8/10 Good

GABRIELA

Traveled with family
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

Sanae

Traveled with family
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