Oasis Desert Camp Obira

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Esperienza autentica! Non c'è né aria condizionata né piscina ma si ha l'occasione di vivere il vero deserto. Mohammed è una persona molto simpatica e genuina che ci ha accolto come fossimo suoi fratelli. Vive a Merzouga e il deserto è casa sua. Insieme a lui tutto lo staff ha reso perfetta la nostra esperienza. Il Camp è un'oasi verde nel bel mezzo del deserto ai piedi di una duna gigantesca. Con Mohammed siamo stati veramente bene e ci siamo sentiti al sicuro. Non è un posto per deboli di cuore ma è il deserto, quello vero. Non è assolutamente paragonabile con tutti gli altri Luxury Camp visti sul posto che probabilmente non avremmo apprezzato...per noi il Camp Obira è stato un sogno! Un saluto dall'Italia e sempre forza Marocco!

Sobretot, sobretot en Mohamet l'amo. L'ambient realment de campament amazigh al desert. Tot molt correcte.

Jo milloraria els voltants del.campament.

We loved the authenticity of the place and the beautiful surroundings. Our host was also incredible and provided us with lovely meals. The transport there and back was organised and Mohamed accompanied us to an incredible nearby lake after our stay.

Un año más repetimos con Mohammed y Mustafá, unos anfitriones serviciales y simpáticos que nos proveen lo que deseemos en este auténtico y rústico oasis en el interior del desierto (Nada comparable a otros masificados al borde del desierto, sin intimidad y ruidosos) Volveremos a repetir en otoño, para después de un gran paseo en quad, llegar a disfrutar la velada y noche en este acogedor oasis.

Nichts. Wir haben das Camp nie erreicht.

Absolute Warnung vor diesem Anbieter! Wir hatten im Vorfeld schriftlich vereinbart, dass wir mit unseren beiden kleinen Kindern (4 und 6 Jahre) per Kamel zum Camp hin und zurück reisen wollen. Es sollte ein besonderes Erlebnis werden. Auch die Preise für das Kamelreiten und das Abendessen hatten wir zuvor schriftlich angefragt und vereinbart. Am Tag der Anreise kam der Schock: Plötzlich hieß es, Kamele gäbe es wegen des Opferfests nicht (ein Feiertag, der Monate im Voraus bekannt ist). Als „Alternative“ wurde uns ein Pick-up für völlig überzogene 120 € angeboten – zur Einordnung: Das ist fast ein halbes marokkanisches Monatsgehalt für eine 15 minütige Fahrt durch die Wüste! Auch die Preise für das Essen waren plötzlich viel höher als vereinbart - sodass wir zusätzlich 68 Euro gleich vor Ort zahlen sollten. Der vereinbarte Treffpunkt wurde um 18 Uhr angesetzt – ohnehin schon sehr spät für die Wüste. Vor Ort ließ uns der Besitzer dann weitere 1,5 Stunden lang warten Auf unsere Beschwerde hin bekamen wir nur die dreiste Antwort: Wenn es uns zu teuer sei oder zu lange dauert, könnten wir ja zu Fuß gehen – wohlgemerkt mit zwei Kleinkindern durch die Wüste! Wir sind natürlich nicht gegangen und haben zum Glück abgebrochen. Nachdem der "Chef" dann realisierte, dass ihm sein Geschäft entgeht, ist er - und das ist das heftigste - uns mit seinem Fahrzeug hinterher gefahren, vermutlich um uns davon abzuhalten, dass wir uns ein anderes Camp suchen. Zur Einordnung: wir haben spontan ein anderes, wirklich tolles Camp gefunden in dem wir vor einiger Zeit schon mal waren, mit einer 45 minütigen Jeep-Fahrt hin und zurück, Frühstück und Abenessen und einen Kamelritt zum Sonnenaufgang für insgesamt knapp 100 Euro, sodass das Wüstenabenteuer doch noch gut ausgegangen ist... Im Nachgang haben wir nochmal Kontakt mit dem Camp Obira aufgenommen. Nach mehrfachen Entschuldigungen wurde uns dann eine kostenlose Stornierung angeboten.

Das Camp liegt sehr schön und abseits der anderen Camps zwischen den Dünen. Der Gastgeber Mohamed hat uns super herzlich empfangen und ein sehr leckeres Essen für uns zubereitet. Er war stets bemüht seinen Gästen das Beste zu bieten, was ihm auch gelang. Wir haben zwei super tolle Tage mit vielen Erlebnissen gehabt. Der Transport und die Ausflüge kosten extra, was jedoch klar kommuniziert wurde und wir deshalb uns auch darauf einstellten. Dennoch sind die Preise für das was man bekommt sehr fair. Da es kein Luxuscamp ist, sollte man sich auf eine einfache Ausstattung einstellen. Was aber für uns aufgrund des günstigen Preises kein Problem war. Wir würden das Camp jedem weiterempfehlen, um eine coole Erfahrung inmitten der Wüste zu haben!

L'oasis est super, endroit très calme et rustique.

En plus du prix Booking, le propriétaire nous a demandé 88€ par personne pour le trajet en dromadaire et les repas. 352€ pour les repas de 2 enfants et 2 adultes... Pour finalement nous appeler la veille de notre venue essayer de modifier le projet en nous disant pour la 3 fois qu'il n'avait pas vu que nous restions 2 nuits alors que tout était sur Booking et WhatsApp dans nos échanges ... Une fois sur place il nous a demandé encore en plus 12€ par personne pour les repas de midi ce que nous avons refusé. Il a prétexté que les repas prévus c'était seulement le soir. Je ne vous raconte pas le nombre de messages que nous avons échangés des semaines à l'avance pour éviter une telle situation. Je ne vous raconte pas non plus à quel point le patron était nonchalant voir sans aucune bienveillance (ni vis a vis des enfants ni des adultes). Heureusement que son frère est là pour mettre un peu de bienveillance. Pour info, le lit est un tas de couvertures pliées (cela ne nous dérange pas mais mieux vaut le savoir).

Abbiamo soggiornato io e la mia ragazza presso questa magnifica oasi nel deserto di Merzouga. Il giorno della nostra prenotazione eravamo gli unici al campo, e Muhammad e Mustafa (i due fratelli che gestiscono il campo) hanno reso unico il nostro soggiorno. Dal trasferimento al campo con il cammello, alla cena intima sotto le stelle, è stato tutto perfetto e oltre le aspettative. Un oasi vera, lontana dai campi turistici che contornano le dune. Menzione speciale a Yussef, che ci ha accompagnato da e alla macchina al tramonto e all'alba, uomo vero, di poche parole ma con un cuore grande.

Nulla

Parfaitement bien placé, à l’écart des autres campements donc c’était parfait !! Campement style routard Par contre draps sales et troués et l’eau est payante en supplément du repas (nous n’étions pas prévenus). Et le repas a était servi vers 22h…

Par contre draps sales et troués et l’eau est payante en supplément du repas (nous n’étions pas prévenus). Et le repas a était servi vers 22h…

An incredibly beautiful camp in the oasis, located right next to a large dune. A very authentic experience with a friendly and attentive host. The atmosphere is peaceful, special, and truly impressive. If you are looking for a real desert experience, this is the right place. Definitely a different and much more authentic experience than a typical luxury camp.

Expérience unique et magique ! Mohamed et Mustapha mettent tout leur cœur pour vous faire passer un agréable séjour : la cuisine est délicieuse et la musique bercera votre nuit. Tentes traditionnelles confortables et chaleureuses. Ne cherchez pas ailleurs, c’est ici qu’il faut séjourner si vous êtes de passage à Merzouga !

Nous avons était très bien accueilli par Mohamed et les autres guides, camp idéalement situé loin des «  camps de luxe» , balade en chameau, repas , soirée… tout était parfait . Mohamed nous a même accueilli chez lui au retour où sa famille nous a offert le thé.

The best place if You want to experience the desert, stars, dunes and calm, far away from comercial "luxury camps". Here there are real sahara tents, no hotel-like beds but real and comfortable matraces with carpets. Very small camp, familiar, authentic. Thanks the boys they do that! Thanks for the drumming in the evening.

One night wasn´t enough :)

O Desert Camp Obira oferece uma experiência alternativa ao conceito dos “acampamentos de luxo”. Aqui, o que se vive é algo muito mais autêntico: um verdadeiro acampamento no deserto, simples na forma, mas profundamente rico em vivência, ambiente e ligação ao lugar. Desde o primeiro momento, percebe-se que tudo é feito com dedicação genuína. Não há sensação de espetáculo montado para turistas - há sim um respeito claro pelo deserto e pela forma tradicional de o habitar. Essa autenticidade faz toda a diferença e transforma a estadia em algo memorável. A tenda berbere em que ficámos, em família, é simples mas muito confortável. Especial destaque e obrigado para Mustafa e Mohamed Obira, anfitriões simpáticos e atentos, sempre disponíveis para ajudar, conversar e partilhar histórias. Até um bolo de aniversário conseguiram improvisar para a nossa filha. Espetacular!

Nada a assinalar

Une expérience dans un endroit éloigné des camps de luxe qui s'enchaînent en bord de désert. C'est un confort très simple ds une tente berbere mais c'est ce que nous recherchions pour plus d'authenticité et de nature. Bon rapport qualité prix. Les enfants ont adoré y compris le fait de rejoindre le camps en dromadaire (30€/personne A/R). Repas du soir très bon et servi après le coucher du soleil (vu en haut d'une dune). 15€/personne salade berbère, tajine et fruits. Préparé sur place. Très beau levé de soleil (plus au calme que le couché du soleil de la veille ou le vrombissement des moteurs était omniprésent car très fréquenté. Cela enlève un peu de magie mais nous ne regrettons pas notre choix). Merci à nos hôtes pour leur gentillesse et l'organisation au top. N'hésitez pas à contacter Mohamed sur WhatsApp si des questions. Il répond très vite.

La présence de quads, 4x4, buggy+++

La tranquillité du lieu La proximité a la grande dune ! L'accueil de Mustapha et Mohammed, une gentillesse inoubliable. Séjour authentique et simple. Loin du grand tourisme ambiant !!

Rien. Tout était comme on l espérait !!

Certainement l expérience la plus authentique de Merzouga. Un des seuls campements au milieu des dunes et parmi les premiers de tous. Quel plaisir d avoir pu vivre cette expérience au calme et loin de tous les autres camps de luxe agglutinés au pied des dunes. Hérité de son grand-père qui a monté le campement il y a plus de 30 ans, Mohammed, avec l aide de son frère, a été aux petits soins avec nous pour nous faire vivre un moment inoubliable et partager la tradition berbère nomade. Sa tajine, préparée avec beaucoup d attention, est un vrai délice!

Rien

Wir hatten einen sehr guten Aufenthalt. Das Camp hatte eine tolle Lage: In einer großen Oase mitten in der Wüste, am Fuß der großen Düne. Es war idyllisch und angenehm dort, das ganze Camp war wirklich authentisch und man hat nicht das Gefühl Teil dieses Massentourismus der anderen „Luxuscamps“ zu sein. Für mich war hier der wahre Luxus, da wir in einer Oase mitten in der Wüste geschlafen haben und nicht von etlichen anderen Camps umgeben sind. Ich kann es jedem empfehlen, der wirklich in der stillen Wüste übernachten und eine einzigartige Erfahrung möchte. Das Personal war auch sehr nett und das Frühstück war gut.

Great camp in an amazing location! Mohammed is very kind and welcoming. Even with a later than expected arrival, he was very welcoming and made our stay in the dunes a great experience. Location right next to one of the larger dunes is perfect for a hike as well!

Mohammed (the owner) is very very friendly and will help you with everything. He cooked dinner for us, which we had together with him & it was very delicious! Remember he cooks it in the dessert! How cool! Tents are comfortable, just what you expect from a dessert camp. Mohammed also offered us to have a bonfire with him and to go for a stroll in the dunes to watch the night sky. No running water so bring drinking water. Transport is not included and rather expensive. We walked (2hours) but it’s pretty cool to walk in the dunes.

Die Lage direkt am Fuße der großen Düne war wunderbar. Auch die Tajine am Abend war mit die beste auf unserer Reise. Das Camp von Mohammed ist anders als die „Luxus Camps“ sehr authentisch und liebevoll eingerichtet.

Kemp je uprostred Erg Chebbi priamo medzi dunami, daleko od ostatnych kempov, cize poloha je dokonala, preto sme si ho vybrali. Uplne dokonale miesto na vychody a zapady slnka alebo fotenie nocnej oblohy. Da sa z neho lahko dostat na vysoke duny s kruhovymi vyhladmi. Stany boli ciste, prostredie velmi prijemne, dostali sme vynikajucu veceru aj solidne ranajky. Treba ale pocitat s tym, ze v kempe nie je ziadna voda, toaleta, nic, cize max na jednu noc 🙃 Ale urcite to stoji za to.

Na to, ze v kempe nie su ziadne hygienicke zariadenia, je dost drahy. Aj samotny transport jeepom do kempu nebol najlacnejsi. Vo vseobecnosti ale velmi pozitivny zazitok 👍

Que permite vivir la verdadera experiencia del desierto, de forma única, Integrada con la cultura Bereber Nomada. Que te permite pasar las noches que quieras sin necesidad de hacer actividades turisticas, simplemente relajarte, disfrutar de caminatas, leer bajo una palmera… Es un Oasis!!!

Nada! Todo tiene mucho encanto. Hay que saber que los baños son de acampada nomada, nada de agua corriente. Pero te apañas fenomal.

This is the place to be! I saw a lot of camps in the internet and I think the most of them are 'plastic'. I found this at Google maps and I spent two nights there. I think if you go in the desert you have to stay there 2 nights as well. I've been there at january, so it is cold in the night. But I could sleep very well. So no problem. Mohammed is a nice guy and very helpful. The breakfast is included. You have to pay for the Transport and the Diner. But I think it's fair and the food was enough.

The camp is in the middle of the sand dunes, not at the edge. The operators made a fire at night and improvised some music. It was nice, but you could also hear the music from two more camps right next to this one.

It started with communication issues. There was no response on bookong.com, so I had to write on WhatsApp (which is problematic if you don't have a Moroccan SIM card). There, I only received voice messages that were difficult to understand. We had to be at the car park at 1 p.m. to be picked up, changing this time was impossible, that was very inflexible. Although I wrote several times that we wanted to travel to the camp by 4x4 (price: €50 per person return for a 15-minute journey, extortionate), we were asked several times if we wanted to travel by camel, which was twice as expensive. The camel ride takes an hour and you are led along the car tracks, while constantly being overtaken by quad bikes and other vehicles. We didn't want that. Shortly before our arrival, the operator stressed me out again because he suddenly wanted us to be there earlier because another couple was already waiting there. They were told that they had to arrive at 10:30 for the camel ride, and then they had to wait until 1:00 p.m. when we arrived. Based on the reviews, I had hoped for an authentic and beautiful desert experience, but the camp was full of large groups of party tourists who were drunk and playing loud music. That's not why I came to the desert! Our reception at the camp was the unfriendliest we had in the whole of Morocco. We were shown our tent, and that was it. No tea, no welcome, we didn't even know where the toilet was. If the party guests hadn't told us that they were only staying here during the day and then leaving again, I would have left immediately. We then tried to escape the crowds and climbed a dune on foot. At the top, apart from the constant loud roar of the quad bikes and motorbikes, it was a little more pleasant and quiet. The sandy desert is easy to survey, measuring only about 5 * 10 km, and that was it. Car tracks stretch across every single dune.

What a special stay. We were welcomed to the property by the host, he gave us tea upon arrival. We got dinner twice and the breakfasts that are included, he is a great chef which is a nice plus. The accommodation is simple but it works. We were given tons of blankets to make sure we stay warm. A highlight was at night watching the stars. If you have a car you can drive around the dune to the back part and walk there which takes about 15-20 minutes rather than taking a camel or 4x4.

There’s no shower (I mean you’re in the sand dunes so it’s expected, so bring wet wipes or something to clean yourself. There’s a well but I was there in October which was just a bit too cold to clean myself with the water from the well) we stayed two nights so just consider that you won’t be showering if you stay more.

Il campo sarebbe stato da 10 per la posizione e la cena. È l'unico he abbiamo visto dentro al deserto e sotto a una d'una enorme da cui si può vedere in autonomia alba e tramonto

La non correttezza dei prezzi... non si riesce a sapere fino all'ultimo se si avrà o meno il cammello... noi siamo dovuti andare a piedi... prezzi diversi da quelli concordati dicendo che ci siamo capiti male. Consiglio di chiedere il totale per tutto in modo da evitare fraintendimenti. Prezzi in euro, richiesta di dirham con cambio sfavorevole.

If you want to experience "typical desert feeleng", go to Obira. It looks great, simple, comfy enough, detached from all other camps. There are way too many luxury, over-rated, over-crowded camps couple of kilometers away. The desert edge is flooded with these camps. Go to Obira, if you want to be alone-ish, quiet, dislocated, have time and comfort for the sunset and stars (walking distance, 200m from your tent).

Obira camp is located nearby a first huge dune in the desert. That attracts motorbike riders, 4x4 riders, an they simply go up to the dune all the afternoon. That is annoying. However, comes sunset, they disappear and the evening, night and morning were quiet, peaceful and really nice. We don't blame the Obira camp owner, he was super nice and helpful, this is just some little price we paid for a otherwise amazing stay in the desert, in oasis, detached from crowds.

Great, quiet location out of the main camps. Non commercial, authentic experience. Very good treatment from the owner.

The camp is really beautiful, located right in the middle of the desert next to a huge dune. It has a very real and natural feeling, and the atmosphere is super calm. Mohamed very friendly and also cooks very good! You can also walk to the camp if you prefer; just ask beforehand and you can save a bit of money. Overall, a very nice experience :)

Un sitio super auténtico, el anfitrión, Mohammed, muy amable y pendiente de que todo vaya bien. Si buscas una experiencia única, no lo dudes, esta es la mejor opción.Muy recomendable.

Nada

Camp éloigné de tout les camps de luxe. C’était un camp authentique.

The location was great, set apart from the many desert camps, which made it peaceful and relaxing. The service was good, and they organized activities like a camel trek and quad rides. We had tagine for dinner and enjoyed music around the fire in the evening. There’s a dune located directly behind the camp, and we did a hike up it to watch the sunset, which was a fun experience. The camp itself is simple and basic but clean, with access to a toilet. It was a very relaxing place overall.

La communication au préalable avec Mohammed, qui a écouté nos envies et nous a confié Rachid comme guide, qui a marché avec nous jusqu'au camp à l'aller et au retour car c'est ce que nous souhaitions, et avec qui on s'est liés d'amitié. Tout était super, le camp est un endroit très paisible, confortable où l'on se sent bien. Merci a tous d'avoir fait de ce court instant un moment magique.

Sicher eins der schönsten Camps, da es noch sehr ursprünglich ist. Wir hatten einen sehr lustigen Abend und einen wunderschönen Sonnenaufgang in der Wüste.

Achtung das camp ist sehr abgelegen! Entweder 2h durch die Wüste zu Fuss oder 1.5h mit Kamelen (30€). Der Transport mit dem Auto ist zwar möglich aber scheinbar sehr teurer.

Im Vergleich zu vielen anderen Wüstencamps, die am Rande der Wüste liegen, ist dieses Camp von Sanddünem komplett umgeben. Diese schöne Lage macht das Camp zu etwas Besonderem. Der Gastgeber war sehr zuvorkommend. Ich hatte eine schöne Nacht dort verbracht.

Desert Camp Obira si trova in una posizione eccellente ai piedi di una grande duna da cui è possibile vedere un bellissimo tramonto. Mohamed è stato accogliente e gentilissimo, fin dai primi messaggi che ci siamo scambiati per organizzarci. Il campo tende è essenziale e autentico, perfetto per connettersi al ritmo del deserto. La cena che ci ha preparato Mohamed era molto buona e ci siamo sentiti coccolati e accolti. Dovessimo tornare in Marocco sarebbe sicuramente in luogo in cui vorremmo trascorrere qualche giorno in più.

Séjour exceptionnel chez Mohamed dans une oasis, en plein cœur du désert de l’Erg Chebi. Mohamed est un berbère d’une très grande gentillesse toujours à votre service. Nous avions choisi cet établissement car c’est un vrai camp berbère très authentique au pied d’une très grande dune avec un panorama exceptionnel. Il y a même des surfs et des skis pour redescendre de la dune! En plus, Mohamed est un cuisinier hors pair! Les logements sont de vraies tentes berbères. Nous avons pu faire du 4x4, du quad et du dromadaire dans le désert.

Rien.

Las tiendas son más de estilo bereber que el resto de campamentos que hemos podido ver. Destacar que las tiendas dispone de un colchón mullido con sabanas blancas limpias, así como auténticas mantas de lana para las noches más frías. La hospitalidad fue exquisita, Mohammed estuvo pendiente de nosotros todo el tiempo, asegurándose de que no nos faltase nada y dándonos intimidad al mismo tiempo. La ubicación es ideal, en un oasis muy adentrado en las dunas. Muy recomendable si quieres pasar una auténtica noche bereber en el desierto.

Une expérience avec mes parents qui n’étaient pas forcément convaincus par l’idée. On a finalement tous les trois adoré. Un moment privilégié et au calme avec Mohammed. Nous étions les seuls au camp ce soir là. Excellent repas (a payer en plus). Camp rudimentaire et à l’écart des autres camps, au pied de la grande dune. Cela fait toute l’expérience. Le trajet pour accéder au camp est également en supplément (4x4, quad ou chameau). J’ai pu organiser et négocier tout cela par whatsapp avec Mohammed avant le voyage. Je recommande !

Mohamed and his crew took great care of us. They are truly one with the desert and told us a lot about its history and their lifestyle. We have been stargazing and ended up spending the night under the open sky. We woke up to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Algerien border.

Mohamed will make contact ahead of your stay. Make sure to discuss an arrangement for travel to the camp and dinner. Taking the camel ride back meant we had to leave early in the morning

Séjour inoubliable au camp de Mohamed ! Au pied de la grande dune, on oublie vite le monde moderne. Dormir sous les étoiles, se doucher au puits et savourer sa délicieuse cuisine rendent l’aventure unique. Mohamed organise des excursions en quad et joue de la musique pendant la soirée, pour un mélange parfait d’aventure et de convivialité. À vivre absolument !

La ubicación del campamento es ideal, está al lado de la gran duna, la cual se puede subir y hay vistas increíbles. Por otro lado Mohammed, el anfitrión, es muy amable y atento.

Nos hubiera gustado que en booking se especificará el precio de los medios de transporte, ya que no es muy barato (el 4x4 50€/prs ida y vuelta). Muy recomendable llegar de día para aprovechar al máximo la estancia, nosotros llegamos de noche y se hizo muy tarde hasta que cenamos.

Miejsce usytuowane jest z dala od innych campów , w ciszy, między wydmami i drzewami. Mohamed, który się nami opiekował był bardzo pomocny, życzliwy i gotował obłędne jedzenie ! Obłędnie polecam to miejsce by poczuć klimat Maroka a przede wszystkim pustyni

I was very calm. The owner has a problem with the camels guide and found a solution for us

Becouse of the problem with the camels guide we have a delay and arrive late to the camp

Communication from Mohammed was very good. Everything he said was honored from pick up by 4X4 to the camels to the camp. We were met at Camp by Mustafa, Mohammed brother. Our 2 nights at camp were brilliant. From the amazing food,views to the outstanding hospitality from Mustafa. It was such a memorable and authentic experience and a very big thank you to Mustafa. Would highly recommend. Thank you very much

Amazing place, unlike other locations we've been in the oasis next to the large dune. Awesome experience due to being closer to nature and afar from other camps.

Long waiting times to the camp and back. I did not like bathroom but I did not expect it to be like those at hotels. I had to prepare for it well and I did so I was not disappointed.

The owner gave back my things that I left by mistake there which was a positive.

But everyone booking this WATCH OUT. The owner is operating a scam. The price on booking.com is not the price. It’s impossible to access the location without a 5 minute car ride. For this he charged me 20 EUROS?!!! This wasn’t mentioned at all at any point, although we spoke on WhatsApp and is a straight up scam. Really avoid this place.i am told it used to be run by the current owner’s brother, who was a great guy, and has now changed hands. So the good reviews are out of date.

Amazing and relaxing experience. Simple camp but in an amazing location. Far away from the large groups of touristy camps. Do go if you like an authentic stay in the desert with good food and a nice host.

**A Truly Authentic Desert Camp Experience – Not Your Typical Tourist Trap** If you're looking for the *real* desert camping experience in Merzouga, *Oasis Desert Camp Obira* is the place to go. Set beside a **genuine historic oasis** — something incredibly rare in this area — this camp offers an experience that’s deeply rooted in Bedouin tradition and free from the commercial feel you’ll get at the many "luxury" camps popping up around the dunes. The location is perfect for **climbing the dunes** and taking in the spectacular **sunrises and sunsets** — and at night, you can sleep **under the stars** if you want a front-row view of the starlit sky. If you're travelling in winter, the tents are well-prepared with **comfy beds and plenty of blankets** — surprisingly cosy even when temperatures drop to freezing. What really sets this place apart is the **authenticity** and the absence of pushy sales tactics. No one is trying to upsell you on overpriced extras. Instead, you’ll get **genuine hospitality** from Mohammed, whose family has been running camps at this oasis for generations. His advice is honest, practical, and given with the kind of care that’s hard to find in the more corporate setups nearby. Speaking of Mohammed — his **cooking is fantastic**. Breakfast is generous and filling, and dinner is just as good, priced fairly and absolutely delicious. If you’re lucky, he’ll even show you how to cook a proper **Moroccan tagine** — a free cooking lesson that adds a personal, unforgettable touch to your stay. This camp is the absolute opposite of the overbuilt, overly curated camps that line the dunes these days. It’s peaceful, remote enough to feel wild, and gives you that rare sense that you're experiencing the Sahara as it was meant to be.

Obira oasis was the first camp for tourists that existed in Erg Chebbi. And it is one of the very few, that are actually within the dunes. Most camps are located at the edge. If you want the real desert and oasis experience, than you should definitely come here. As with all other camps, the transport to the camp is payed extra. Mohammed organised everything for us and we could choose between camel or 4x4 car. The camel rides leave around 4pm from Merzuga (1,5 h ride) and return after breakfast around 10 am. Our camel guide spend the night(s) at the camp. The price (Feb 2025) is 30€/camel/night. If you stay longer at Obira Oasis, you can do a camel ride day trip to a berber family outside of the dunes and eat Pizza there (Pizza 15€/person). We rode to the highest dune (1 hour away) and climbed it! There is also a big dune behind Obira oasis which has beautiful views. Or you just relax in Mohammeds camp. The camp has a nice atmosphere. The amenities are basic, but the tents are cozy and there are plenty of blankets. As far as I know there is no electricity. At night the camp is illuminated with solar lights and candles - very romantic! Bring a torch if you have one. Dinner is very very tasty and plentiful. When we were there, it was served around 10 pm, so you can watch the sunset before and hike the dune. There is always tee offered and water for drinking. But we also brought some water with us. Mohammed always told us not to be shy and ask if we need anything. We really enjoyed our stay and can recommend staying more than one night, to get the full experience.

Mohammed was definitely more communicative than other people I contacted regarding camps in Merzouga. Still we would have liked a bit more information beforehand regarding our stay and transportation to the camp. But I guess it’s all about being in the flow and seeing it as a little adventure. :)

From the minute we met Mohammed we knew we were in good hands. Mohammed and his team made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Some of the kindest people we have met. The camp is rustic and beautifully authentic, it's located just behind one of the largest dunes in this area of the desert and the trees surrounding also help create a sense of shelter, as well as seclusion from the activities of other people in the desert. The breakfasts are filling and the dinners are deliciously hearty. We were overly happy about the quality of the food that was served and the presentation was impeccable considering the resources used and the location. The tagine was the best we have ever had, seriously good. We were constantly supplied with tea, snacks and large water bottles for free so there's no need to worry about stocking up for your stay; if only prepare water for the camel journeys to and from the camp. During our two day/nights stay there was no pressure to do any activities, we did as we pleased and we felt very at home because of the laidback nature of the camp. We were offered and chose to visit a nomadic Berber house to eat pizza for lunch on our second day, taking the chance to ride the camels again for another 1 hour and a half journey in another direction in the desert; rushing back to camp to watch the sunset on the big dune. On our journeys the camel guide Lessen taught us Arabic and Berber words for various observations we made along the way, making the trips even more fulfilling as we taught him the same words in English. He was so kind to us. The nights were spent in front of camp fire, singing, playing musical instruments under the star littered sky with everyone in the camp. An unforgettable experience to say the least! Mine and my partner's stay will stick with us forever. Will we always remember Mohammed and his team for their good nature, and of course the No#1 camp in the Sahara, Camp Obira! Shukran Mohammed. Afrika!

We were so excited to find out we were staying in the OG desert camp in Merzouga and our experience went way beyond our expectations, so much we stayed an extra night and wish we could have done more. Our stay was EPIC with the stunning location, delicious fresh vegetarian food and above all the most lovely and generous hosts we could have asked for. Mohamed took us out on some incredible and one of a kind experiences. He taught us how to make the best tagine and absolutely looked after us from the moment we stepped off the bus to Merzouga to when we left. We were worried about the cold in the night but we were given a mountain of blankets and traditional gowns and were as cosy as you could imagine. It’s a time that we will remember forever and hope to return soon because there is truly no place like this. Thank you Mohamed and Ahmed - you guys are the best and we are forever grateful, Andrea & Esme

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Very nice stay with Mohammed, who is an exceptional host. Very welcoming and caring for his guest. Also, he made us a Tajine that was probably one of the best we had so far 😋 Accommodation is basic, but exactly as described/pictured. You will have an authentic experience here without luxury!

It is the real desert camp, tents are berber tents, the shower is a groundwater well shaft and the toilet is the desert :). The osais is situat at the bottom of the big dune so you can climb the dune whenever you want, the sunset above there are amazing. The Oasis is really beautiful. The tangine and the marokkan salad are the best I had in Marokko as they are freshly prepared and the tangine is freshly cooked for one hour. In the evening there is entertaniment with drums flute and singing by the camp owner, he is a good singer. The owner is very kind and helpful. It is no luxury camp but therefore full desert experience, I fully reccomend it. The luxury camps are on the border of the desert, but this camp is in the heart of the desert.

Nothing. I loved everything, I stayed two nights.

Wanderful experience. Sleeping outside the tent under the stars was exciting.

You get exactly what you book! This is a lovely glamping in a real natural oasis right next to one of the biggest dunes of the area. The tents are super cute, beautiful and comfortable. The manager, Mohamed is doing everything to make you feel at home and happy. He organizes everything by himself and also cooks a great dinner and breakfast for you. We had a fresh salad, a vegetable Tajine and fruit as desert. He asked us if we where vegetarian and was the first person in Morocco to think of that possibility. Such a friendly and kind person! The tents had so much space which we didn’t even needed since we where mostly outside watching the stars at night. In the end we slept on a matrace outside on our carpet he unrolled for us. Magical experience! The place is super quiet and far enough away from any other camp. We heard a drum circle in the distance and it was lovely. Mohamed asked us if we wanted a fire and to play music but no one of us a musician and the fire would have taken away from the stars. But no doubt he would have done anything to make our stay even more amazing! Late at night we walked a little into the desert to have no light at all and felt very save. All in all, there was no doubt about how secure we where all the time in the oasis. The sunrise from the highest dune was great and the view stunning! Our stay could not have been any better at all! We where looking for 3 days for a camp in the desert that is not the luxury bullshit most others are! If you want an AUTHENTIC and ORIGINAL experience in the desert, this is your place! If you need a pool, hot shower, toilet and lots of fluff and stuff in your tent in the desert, maybe don’t come to the desert at all. About the transport: you can take a car or a camel and the prices for those transports are all the same all over merzouga. For the full experience we walked back next to our camels and also that worked perfectly fine. It’s about an hour through the desert from the camel meeting point.

A charming camp in the oasis under the biggest dune in the dessert, run by Mohammed, a very good host. He made sure that all of our needs were taken care of and offered us a lot of activities(a trip to see nomads and taste their cooking, he played drums for us, we went to see sunrise and sunset and lots of other, some of which we couldn't see becouse of limited time of our stay). The tents were clean and we were offered to sleep outside if we wanted. Mohammed made us the best tajine we had on our trip. The oasis isn't a luxury camp but an authentic place with charming host.If you want to have more of an authenic experience than hotel-like luxury camps, which are placed close to each other we recommend to chose Mohammed's camp that is far from other camps. Even thought we came a day early Mohamed made it so it wasn't a problem. He also got us camels for the trip and offered us quad bikes. If you are interested in those Mohamed will take care of it. We've felt comfortable for our whole stay. Its better to stay more than one day, the dessert is beatifull and there are a lot of things to see.

Everything was great.

My friend and I booked quite spontaneously a night at the oasis desert camp! One night in the desert turned out to be a warm hearted adventure filled with amazing food, a beautiful camp site, a wonderful host Mohamed and his Collegue Hamid, with who we spend the whole night in the sand dunes listening to music and dancing and talking! Mohamed and Hamid played some drums for us and we got such an interesting and real insight into the ways of living in the desert/Moroccan traditions! I can truly recommend the place to meet an amazing person who welcomes you with a big heart into his home! His kindness and passion for his culture are very inspiring ! We are so happy about this experience and it will stay in our hearts forever ! Anna & Anna

Our stay at Oasis Desert Camp Obira was a total dream, and it is the most authentic overnight experience you can have in the Sahara Desert. While all of the other camps are flashy and located on the edge of the desert, Oasis Desert Camp Obira is one of the first and only camps actually located in the dunes. Mohammed, Mustafa and their mother are some of the kindest people we met in Morocco. The food they prepared us (tagine, breakfast and tea and snacks) was incredible, and we only wish we had more time to stay longer. Mohammed took us to visit a hub where local berber people gather and play music, and he offered to take us to visit a nomadic tribe which we sadly didn't have time for. I cannot recommend this Sahara Desert experience enough - you won't find a nicer family anywhere, and they will go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and meet your needs. Mohammed was extremely open and communicative, and he can help you organise pretty much anything! I will carry this special experience with me forever, and I would return in a heartbeat.

Nothing - our stay was perfect, and we only wish we had longer.

I was looking for a real old-fashioned camp (no toilets or showers) to live an experience close to real Berbers and Tuareg🙂 The bivouac is located just below the highest dune of Erg Chebbi. A camp quite far from other luxury camps for the calm and serenity of the place. I thank Mohamed, a brother, and his mother 🙏 for the welcome and their kindness 😇 I had an incredible stay (2 nights there including 1 night under the stars!) 😄 If you're looking for something authentic, this is the place to come! Thank you Mohamed and see you soon brother!😃

The Obira camp is the only remaining option that I know of for staying in the dunes, as almost all other camps are grouped along the edge of the dunes. This makes for more solitude (away from the loud sounds of the other camps) and more time in the dunes after others have left in the evening or before they come in the morning. It is in an oasis at the foot of one of the biggest dunes, so you can get an amazing view for sunset that you cannot get at the other camps. It is Mohamed and his family that really make the experience, though. Mohamed was in regular contact for weeks before our stay and was in Merzouga to greet us when we arrived. Despite often being in the dunes away from internet connection, he always found a way to respond very quickly. He is very invested in the satisfaction of every guest and will go out of his way to make it a better experience for you. The food, made by Mohamed’s mother, was delicious, and the family played the drums around the fire after it. The tent was a bit hot at night in May, but Mohamed had already set up a large mat with mattresses outside for each tent for stargazing and to sleep outside if preferred, which several of us did and it was very comfortable. Mohamed is also very well connected and can set up any tours or experiences you wish to do. Do not hesitate to book it if you can handle a lack of facilities for a night. If you have any questions before booking, Mohamed is very responsive on WhatsApp at the number he provided on this listing.

Nothing. However, do not expect luxury. The tents were spacious and beds were actually quite comfortable, but they were basic. They set up candles and lights outside and are happy to provide candles in your tent as well. There is no toilet or shower, but they are available upon return to the meeting spot in Merzouga.

excellent communication and transport agreement to the camp the beds are comfortable, we were not cold even in January dinner and breakfast excellent a calm and beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert, without crowds

no toilet, but a lot of palm trees and sand :), but toilets and showers were available at the pick-up point

Being the camp that is closest to the dunes in the middle of an actual oasis (with water only 2 meters deep) this is the furthest you can be in the Sahara while still having a very comfortable experience The host, Mohamed, was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay, from making some of the best food we had in Morocco to helping arrange transport and give directions even days before we arrived in Merzouga.