Sunrise Palace Merzouga

This is the best place you can stay in the Sahara desert without being in a tent. The passion and positive, vibrant, and spiritual energy that Youssef, the owner, brings to his establishment makes this one of the best places you will ever stay, and I mean: ANYWHERE in the world. We have visited almost every country and we travel 6 to 9 months a year in luxury, 5 star properties all over the planet. This is a property I will never ever forget!! It was one of the most magical experiences of our lives! Most importantly, Youssef is super interesting and engaging, making him a friend for life! The property is absolutely STUNNING with exceptional attention to detail. It has inspired me to make a video and include drone footage which I will publish online. Keep in mind I make amateur videos as a hobby, but I was SO inspired I came back to make a professional video with a professional videographer and a drone! You will NEVER find such a beautiful property in the Sahara desert!!! It smells amazing, and you will dream about it after you leave! If you are debating between this and the other luxury property, Villa Amood, choose this hands down! We stayed in both, and this property is undoubtedly #1 in service, pool, room, grounds, and overall experience. It is 100% luxury but with real culture, personality, authenticity, and depth! It was so special because Youssef took the time to become our friend and tell us his story. I will never forget you, Youssef. You made this a trip of a lifetime!

It was PERFECT!

The staff was amazing, the facilities were A+, the food generous servings and best we had in Morocco. Perfect hotel for families or a couple get away. My children loved the pool and the staff was amazing with them. We did all the activities they offered and they were all amazing

We had an amazing stay at Sunrise Palace and truly felt at home from the moment we arrived. We were a large group with guests of all ages, and Yousef, the owner, together with his brother Mohamed, made everything absolutely seamless. They were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind throughout our stay. What made this place especially memorable was Yousef himself. He personally accompanied us in the evening to our special event in the middle of the desert and shared his life story with us — such an inspiring person. Hearing about his journey added a very special charm and authenticity to the whole experience. The hotel is beautiful, comfortable, and very cozy, with a lovely pool and fantastic food. The service was excellent, and the waiter was exceptionally kind and attentive. We genuinely felt at home here. This is such a unique place, made even better by all the activities perfectly organized by Yousef and his family. We highly recommend the ATV buggy ride, camel rides at both sunrise and sunset, and the 4x4 desert tour — all unforgettable experiences. If you are looking for a special desert stay with authentic hospitality, wonderful people, and perfectly organized experiences, Sunrise Palace is absolutely the place to stay. Highly recommended!

Huge rooms with A/C, great property to relax at and great attentive staff. We booked a night with them and they coordinated tours and a desert camp stay for us. Extremely attentive to make sure we had the best experience in their land.