Authentic Sahara Experience
la Vallée des Dunes
The Valley of the Dunes - Experience the Sahara in a different way
Guesthouse in Merzouga: La Vallée des Dunes
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Where the magic of the desert meets Berber hospitality
Stay in Merzouga, at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes , and discover the Moroccan Sahara through unforgettable encounters, breathtaking landscapes and a warm atmosphere.
Located opposite the highest dunes in Morocco, La Vallée des Dunes welcomes you to a family-run guesthouse.
The ideal place to experience an authentic immersion in the Sahara desert.
📍 Exceptional location: Facing the great dunes — Get directions on Google Maps
A tailor-made experience in the Merzouga desert
Here, you don't just come to sleep in the desert… you come to experience it. Each stay is tailored to your desires, far from standardized tourist circuits.
After a day of exploring the Sahara, return to the calm of our traditional guesthouse in Merzouga , just a few steps from the dunes. Here, everything is simplicity, silence and a change of scenery:
- Comfortable rooms decorated in the Berber style.
- Panoramic terrace with direct views of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Traditional Moroccan family cuisine (tagines, couscous, local specialties).
Our excursions and activities in the Moroccan Sahara
From our guesthouse, set off to discover the unique landscapes of the Merzouga region. We organize your activities for a turnkey stay:
- 4x4 excursion in the Sahara: Explore the Dakar tracks and desert landscapes.
- Night in a bivouac in the dunes of Erg Chebbi: Sleep under the stars in a traditional nomadic camp.
- Camel ride: Admire the sunset from the top of the dunes.
- Quad and Buggy Session: For thrill-seekers in the sand.
- Meeting with the nomads:Share a unique moment of exchange with local families.
- Discover the oases and Dayet Srij lake: Observe the flamingos in season.
💡 Our philosophy: Each activity is offered in an eco-responsible and authentic spirit, far from mass tourism.
Meet Ali, your local guide in the desert
Ali, an experienced desert guide , will accompany you throughout your journey.
Born in Merzouga and from a family of settled nomads, he shares with you his intimate knowledge of the Sahara, its ancestral traditions and his innate sense of hospitality to offer you a sincere, safe and personalized experience.
Beyond the landscapes, the desert is discovered through human interaction.
Plan your stay at La Vallée des Dunes
The Valley of the Dunes is the perfect starting point for an excursion into the Moroccan desert .
👉 Discover the details of our activities in the desert
Ready for a timeless experience? Contact us today to organize a tailor-made stay that reflects your personality!
📩 Contact the hostel / Request a free quote
Why book your stay directly?
Booking your stay directly on our official website guarantees you:
- The best available rate (without intermediary commissions).
- Personalized support to adapt the pace and activities to your desires.
- Total flexibility to create a more flexible and authentic journey.
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Contact :
+212 691 032 624
contact@lavalleedesdunes.com
Our services
Ombre des dromadaires dans les dunes
Balade dans les dunes
Une pause au milieu des dunes
Randonnée chamelière 2
Seul au monde
Tête à tête
Sous les étoioles
Danse dans les dunes
La colline aux roses des sables
La vue depuis la terrasse de l'auberge
Dans un campement nomade
Dans l'oasis de Saf-Saf
Façade de l'auberge 1
Sur la terrasse de l'auberge
Le souk de Rissani
Erg Chebbi 1j
Au souk
La palmeraie de Hassilabied
Erg Chebbi 2
Au bord d'un puits
4x4 dans les dunes
4x4 dans le reg
Chez les nomades
Ali et les plantes du désert
Le village de Hassilabied
Coin salon à l'heure du thé
Accessoire traditionnel pour le lavage des mains
Patio 2
Le couloir desservant les chambres depuis le patio
Coin salon
Our accommodation
🛏️ Double or Twin Room
🥐 Breakfast included
Ideal for a stay for two in Merzouga, the Double or Twin rooms of our hostel in Hassilabied combine comfort and authenticity in a warm Berber atmosphere.
After a day in the desert, enjoy a calm and relaxing space to unwind at the gates of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
From the hostel, you can easily explore the Erg Chebbi dunes and desert activities.
👉 Explore the experiences offered (link) departing from La Vallée des Dunes.
🧱 Traditional rammed earth architecture
Built using local rammed earth techniques, the room offers natural comfort appreciated in all seasons:
✔️ Excellent thermal insulation
✔️ Cool atmosphere in summer
✔️ Good sound insulation
✔️ Window overlooking a peaceful patio
🧰 Equipment
✔️ Private shower
✔️ Private toilets
✔️ Reversible air conditioning (heating/cooling)
✔️ Wardrobe
✔️ 1 double bed or 2 single beds
📌 Please specify your preference when booking (subject to availability)
👉 Click on "Book" to check availability and organize your stay in Merzouga.
🛏️ Triple Room
🥐 Breakfast included
Perfect for a stay with family or friends in Merzouga, the Triple room in our hostel in Hassilabied combines comfort and authenticity in a calm setting, at the gates of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
After a day in the desert, enjoy a relaxing space to unwind.
From the hostel, you can easily explore the dunes and desert activities.
👉 Explore the experiences offered from La Vallée des Dunes.
🧱 Traditional rammed earth room
Built according to local rammed earth architecture, the room offers natural comfort appreciated in all seasons:
✔️ Excellent thermal insulation
✔️ Cool atmosphere in summer
✔️ Good sound insulation
✔️ Window overlooking the village
🧰 Equipment
✔️ Private shower
✔️ Private toilets
✔️ Fan
✔️ Storage space
✔️ 1 double bed + 1 single bed
👉 Click on "Book" to check availability and organize your stay in Merzouga.
👨👩👧 Family Room
🥐 Breakfast included
Designed to welcome families wishing to live an authentic experience in Merzouga, our family room offers a comfortable and friendly space, ideal for getting together after a day of exploring the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Suitable for small groups and stays with children, it combines the charm of traditional Berber architecture with simple and functional facilities, to guarantee rest and well-being for the whole family.
From the hostel, you can easily set off to explore the desert and its activities.
👉 Explore the experiences offered from La Vallée des Dunes.
🌿 Comfort and serenity
Built using local rammed earth construction techniques, the room naturally retains coolness in summer and warmth in winter.
✔️ Private shower
✔️ Private toilets
✔️ Fan
✔️ Storage space
Its view of the interior patio offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere, ideal for unwinding after a day in the desert.
🧰 Sleeping arrangements
✔️ 1 double bed + 2 single beds
Or
✔️ 4 single beds
📌 Customization possible depending on your family composition
👉 Please specify when booking (subject to availability)
👉 Click on "Book" to check availability and organize your stay in Merzouga.
⛺ Nomadic Camp
✨ A timeless night in the heart of the Sahara
Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience with a night in a Berber nomadic camp in the Merzouga desert, accessible after a short 4x4 journey through the wild landscapes of the reg, between stony desert and Saharan reliefs, at the gates of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
🐐 Immersion in nomadic life
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by a Berber nomadic family with whom you will share simple and authentic moments of daily life:
✔️ Goat milking
✔️ Preparation of traditional meals
✔️ Baking bread in the sand
✔️ Wool spinning
A cultural immersion in the rhythm of the desert and nomadic traditions.
🌙 Evening under the stars
After sunset:
✔️ Traditional Moroccan Dinner
✔️ Calm and crystal-clear starry skies
✔️ Night in a nomadic tent
In simple comfort, where authenticity and conviviality are at the heart of the experience.
🕓 Practical information
Departure: between 4:30 pm and 5 pm
Check-in at the hostel: from 2pm
👉 It is possible to combine a night at the hostel and a night in a bivouac to fully enjoy your stay.
👉 You can also find our excursions and activities departing from La Vallée des Dunes
👉 Click on "Book" to check availability and organize your night camping in Merzouga.
🏕️ Comfort double tent
✨ Stay in a double tent in the heart of the Erg Chebbi desert
Nestled on the edge of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, this double tent invites you to experience a unique adventure in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara desert. Comfortably furnished for two people , it offers an intimate and welcoming setting, ideal for a rejuvenating and refreshing stay amidst the vastness of the Sahara.
🚙🐪 Access & immersion in the desert
Your adventure begins with an authentic transfer combining a 4x4 crossing of the dunes followed by an arrival on camelback , for a progressive immersion in the magnificent landscapes of the Merzouga desert.
🌅 Sunset over the dunes
Admire the spectacular nuances of the setting sun on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and let yourself be enveloped by the soothing silence of the desert.
🌌 Night under the stars
As night falls, enjoy absolute calm and an exceptionally clear starry sky , far from any light pollution — an unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and wide open spaces.
🤍 Authenticity & local hospitality
Between desert landscapes , an intimate atmosphere and a warm welcome, this stay at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes promises a timeless interlude, ideal for a romantic getaway or an authentic Saharan adventure .
🏕️ Triple comfort tent
✨ Stay in a triple tent in the heart of the Erg Chebbi desert
At the gateway to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, this triple tent welcomes you for a timeless escape in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara desert. Designed for three people , it offers a comfortable and convivial space , ideal for sharing a unique experience with family or friends in an exceptional natural setting .
🚙🐪 Access to the bivouac & Saharan immersion
Access to your bivouac in the Merzouga desert is via a transfer combining a crossing of the dunes in a 4x4 , followed by an approach on camelback , for a progressive immersion in the heart of the Saharan landscapes.
🌅 Sunset over the dunes
Enjoy the golden evening light to admire the spectacular shades of the sand dunes and savor moments of relaxation facing the immensity of the desert .
🌌 Magical night under the stars
As night falls, let yourself be enveloped by the soothing silence of the dunes and contemplate the magic of a starry sky of rare intensity , far from any light pollution.
🤍 Escape & local hospitality
Between moments of sharing, preserved nature and a warm welcome , your stay at the foot of Erg Chebbi will be a true invitation to escape and discover the Moroccan desert.
🏕️ Comfortable family tent
👨👩👧👦✨ Family tent stay in the heart of the Erg Chebbi desert
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, our family tent is ideal for sharing an unforgettable stay in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara desert. Suitable for families and small groups , it offers all the necessary comforts to fully enjoy an authentic Saharan experience in an exceptional natural setting.
🚙🐪 Access to the bivouac & immersion in the desert
Your arrival at the bivouac in the Merzouga desert takes place in two stages: a crossing of the desert landscapes in a 4x4 to the gates of the dunes, followed by an approach on the back of a camel , for a progressive immersion in the fascinating world of the Sahara.
🌅 Sunset over the dunes
Admire the magnificent landscapes and golden hues of the desertat sunset, perfect for moments of relaxation and sharing with family.
🌌 Night under a starry sky
As evening falls, savor the surrounding calm and contemplate the beauty of a starry sky of exceptional purity , far from all hustle and bustle and light pollution.
🤍 Moments of sharing & escape
Between unspoiled nature , local hospitality and special moments, your stay in a family tent at the foot of Erg Chebbi promises precious memories for young and old.
🏕️ Bivouac Privé au Cœur des Dunes
An intimate and authentic experience
🕒 Departure time: 4:00 PM
🕒 Return: 10:00
👥 Maximum capacity: 2 person(s)
🛏️ Bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 single beds
🧭 Accompanied by a local guide
Your guide accompanies you throughout the experience and shares with you his knowledge of the desert, nomadic traditions and life in the dunes.
✔️ Transfer of your choice
Choose the experience that suits you:
- 🐪 On a camel , for a traditional immersion in the rhythm of the desert.
- 🏍️ By quad bike , for a more dynamic adventure in the heart of the dunes.
🌙 Evening under the stars
After sunset:
✔️ Traditional Moroccan Dinner
✔️ Absolute calm and a crystal-clear starry sky
✔️ Overnight stay in a private and comfortable nomadic tent
🌅 Waking up in the middle of the dunes
✔️ Sunrise over Erg Chebbi
✔️ Traditional breakfast served in the desert
✔️ Return accompanied by your guide
This experience includes:
✔️ Private bivouac for 1 or 2 people
✔️ Accompanied by a local guide
✔️ Round-trip transfer by camel or quad bike
✔️ Traditional Moroccan Dinner
✔️ Overnight stay in a traditional tent
✔️ Breakfast at sunrise
More than just a night in the desert, a parenthesis of authenticity and serenity, faithful to the spirit of La Vallée des Dunes.
Special Offers
3 nights in the Sahara – an authentic immersion
3-Night Moroccan Desert Getaway – Unforgettable Sahara Experience<br><br> Bivouac, 4x4, Camel Trek & Berber Immersion<br><br> Enjoy a unique experience with this 3-night stay in the Moroccan desert, in the heart of the Sahara.<br><br> Between golden dunes, absolute silence, and starry skies, immerse yourself in an authentic experience blending adventure, relaxation, and local culture.<br><br> Who is this trip for?<br><br> This trip is ideal for:<br><br> - Couples seeking a getaway<br> - Families<br> - Travelers looking for authenticity<br> - An authentic immersion in the Sahara<br><br> Unlike typical offers, this trip provides a genuine Moroccan desert experience:<br><br> - Overnight bivouac in a nomadic family's camp<br> - 4x4 excursion in the wild reg<br> - Camel ride at sunset<br> - Authentic Berber evening (music, fire, local atmosphere)<br> - Discovery of the palm grove and villages<br> - Traditional Moroccan cuisine<br><br> A complete experience, far from mass tourism<br><br> Detailed program – 3 nights / 4 days<br><br> Day 1 – Arrival in the desert<br><br> From the moment you arrive at La Vallée des Dunes, you'll be completely immersed in a different world.<br><br> - Welcome and check-in<br> - Traditional Moroccan dinner<br> - Overnight in a calm and authentic setting<br><br> Day 2 – 4x4 adventure & overnight bivouac<br><br> A day of exploration in the heart of the Sahara.<br><br> - Breakfast<br> - 4x4 excursion (approx. 3h - desert and wild landscapes)<br> - Picnic in the desert<br> - Free time in the dunes<br> - Departure at sunset towards the camp<br> - Dinner under the stars<br> - Berber evening<br> - Night in a nomad tent<br><br> Day 3 – Palm grove & sunset<br><br> A day between nature and traditions.<br><br> - Breakfast<br> - Return by 4x4<br> - Walk in the palm grove<br> - Moroccan lunch<br> - Free time<br> - Camel ride at sunset<br> - Traditional dinner<br> - Overnight at La Vallée des Dunes<br><br> Day 4 – End of stay<br><br> - Breakfast<br> - Departure<br><br> Why choose this trip?<br><br> - Complete Sahara experience<br> - You experience all the must-see sights in one trip.<br> - Comfort & authenticity<br> - A perfect balance between immersion and comfort.<br> - Accessible to all<br> - No special physical condition required.<br><br> Practical information<br><br> - Duration: 3 nights / 4 days<br> - Destination: Sahara Desert - Morocco<br> - Accommodation: Guesthouse + bivouac<br> - Meals: included<br> - Activities: 4x4, camel riding, bivouac<br><br> An unforgettable experience awaits you<br><br> Treat yourself to a timeless escape in the heart of the desert.<br><br> Book your stay in the Moroccan Sahara now<br>
End-of-year trip to Morocco with a festive dinner
Authentic stay with festive Moroccan dinner included. Treat yourself to a 1-night stay in a double, triple, or family room in a warm and authentic setting, ideal for a getaway as a couple, with family, or with friends. Your stay includes: Comfortable accommodation (double, triple, or family room) Breakfast included Traditional festive Moroccan dinner An unforgettable Moroccan & Berber culinary experience. Enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner with authentic flavors, including: Traditional Moroccan starter Generous and flavorful royal couscous Fresh seasonal fruit Handmade Moroccan pastries Traditional mint tea Bottled mineral water All accompanied by traditional Moroccan and Berber (Amazigh) music: captivating rhythms of folk songs and ancestral sounds, for a complete immersion in Moroccan culture and gastronomy. Why choose this stay? Complete Moroccan gastronomic experience Traditional Moroccan musical entertainment & Berber live music / ambient sound. Friendly and authentic atmosphere. Ideal for a romantic weekend or family getaway. Excellent value for money. Experience a unique moment combining comfortable accommodation, traditional Moroccan cuisine, and a festive atmosphere with Berber sounds. Book your gourmet, cultural, and musical stay now.
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