Rosara Luxury Camp

My family (children ages 14 and 20), and two of our friends, stayed in Aurum dunes for two nights over New Year’s Eve, and then went on a two-night Sahara Desert trek organized by the camp. While the location of the camp is stunning, it was the staff that really made the trip magical. With all the warm easy-going personalities, and ever-present Berber sense of humor (don’t be afraid to play along!), it was a joy to be around camp. While we had a great day tour around the area, a more enduring memory is interacting with everyone at the camp: dancing and joking around the campfire at night, playing cards, attempting to sand board, and trying to make highlight reel jumps off sand dunes trying to catch a frisbee. The best experience of all, however, was listening to ‘Desert Blues’, a fusion of American Blues and North African music, played by the camp staff under the stars of the Sahara. Truly amazing! The camp itself is small compared to other camps in the area, which contributes greatly to its charm. The tents are luxurious. Four of us stayed in one tent, which was a little crowded, but comfortable. However, with all the great open spaces around the camp outside, the tents were really only for sleeping. The food was a treat, a great change from our steady diet of nightly Tagines that had been our staple diet while in Morocco. If you are up for an unforgettable adventure, take an overnight trek into the desert organized by the camp (we went for two nights). Be warned, though, it’s not for everyone. While the distances were not that long (we didn’t start walking until after 10 am and had 3 hr lunch breaks each day), and terrain largely flat (even when in the dunes), the pace is quick and the sand difficult to walk in at times. Our guides Hammid and Mohamed were amazing. Their knowledge of the desert, together with their sense of humor and cooking skills (food was great!) made the trek much more than just a walk in the desert. Watching them manage the cam

Stayed 1 night at the Rosara luxury Camp and absolutely loved it. Meals were included (wine available for purchase), comfy beds, incredible sunset views, and local berber music. Nights are cold but you are provided with heating blanket and plenty of covers. I highly recommend this camp for your next Sahara adventure!

Hmed and his amazing staff accommodated our entire tour group (3 families with 5 energetic boys). We stayed two nights and all wished we had stayed 3-4 nights instead. The tents are the nicest camping I have ever done in my life with beautiful linens and comfortable beds. The food was exquisite with handmade breads, fresh vegetables, olives, and many tastes of Morocco. We felt honored to learn about the culture of Merzouga and the Sahara desert with many opportunities for music and artistic expression. Finally, the sunrise camel ride will be in our memories for a lifetime. Thank you Hmed, Mohammed, and Chowki!

An unforgettable experience! We enjoyed a sunset camel ride on our way to camp. If you find the camel ride too much, they will drive you the rest of the way; driving straight to camp is also an option. The staff was welcoming and the food was excellent. After dinner we enjoyed traditional music played by our Berber hosts and we were given the opportunity to ask questions about their culture. Our tent was cozy and comfortable, even though it was a cold night. There are only eight tents, so the camp has a more intimate feeling than larger camps. We would recommend this camp to anyone!