Palmeras Y Dunas

“A night in the desert”

We had a Pleasant stay The staff is very nice and friendly and very helpfull In the evening they made a bonfire and played Music. They shut Down the light so we were able to see the stars better. The Rooms are Big and clean The restaurant serves a nice meal to a fair price

“Very authentic experience”

We had a really nice time staying in this hotel. We arrived very early, but this was no problem at all. They were very friendly and engaged, they made sure we had everything we needed. It was easy for us to communicate because their English was very good. The hotel is very authentic and really cl... more

We had a really nice time staying in this hotel. We arrived very early, but this was no problem at all. They were very friendly and engaged, they made sure we had everything we needed. It was easy for us to communicate because their English was very good. The hotel is very authentic and really close to the Erg Chebbi dunes. The driveway to the hotel was a bit bumpy, since it has no asphalt. The hotel has a swimming pool and they don’t mind if women take a swim as well. If you want to go camel riding or sandboarding, they make sure you are being picked up in front of the hotel. They serve you really well. Only the shower was not working perfectly and the swimming pool cleaner was currently out of service, but that was not a big problem to us. We would recommend to stay here! Especially because they have the happiest host, named Hamid ait oulbacha, we have met so far!

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“Wonderful Place to See the Sahara Desert and Meet People from Around the World”

I have stayed twice now at Palmeras y Dunas when visiting the Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, Morocco. It is a short walk to the dunes of the Sahara, and the staff, guides and other folks you will meet there are amazingly friendly, with an easy, laid-back, yet attentive culture that ensures you can just ... more

I have stayed twice now at Palmeras y Dunas when visiting the Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, Morocco. It is a short walk to the dunes of the Sahara, and the staff, guides and other folks you will meet there are amazingly friendly, with an easy, laid-back, yet attentive culture that ensures you can just relax, unwind and leave all your cares behind as you take in traditional Gnawa music around a bonfire, swim in the pool, eat excellent food (including the almost obligatory tagine, which they do incredibly well), and embark on unforgettable trips into the dunes, whether on foot or on camel, to watch breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. You can even camp in the desert with their guides, or you can opt for either a private room or a shared bivouac at the auberge itself. The first time I visited Palmeras y Dunas, I was made to feel completely at home. When I returned six months later, I felt like I was going home. While I had traveled with a group of international students the first time as a chaperone, I returned by myself the second time, yet they remembered me and treated me like an old friend. And, that's how I felt about them as well. The grounds, including the various courtyards, are well laid-out and appointed, and the private rooms have full bathrooms, air conditioners and other amenities that make it a pleasure to stay no matter where you're from. The architecture is similar to what you might find in New Mexico, USA, including the adobe structures, exposed wood beams and even thatch roofs. This is because both areas were heavily influenced by Spanish culture back in the day, but the atmosphere is distinctly different from New Mexico, which makes it a whole other experience. I can't wait to go back again someday soon. I especially look forward to visiting with my favorite guide there, a personable, funny and kind gentleman named Mobarak. I highly recommend Palmeras y Dunas not just as a stop along the way around Morocco, but even a destination in itself. I think you will be thrilled by the experience from start to finish.

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