Where to stay: Marrakech base & desert camps
Two decisions: where to stay in Marrakech before and after the desert, and which camp to sleep in on the dunes.
Riad L'Aziza
One of the most-reviewed riads in the medina: a traditional courtyard house with consistently excellent guest scores, at a fair mid-range price.
Riad Zayn & Spa
A riad with its own spa and some of the highest guest scores in the medina — the pampering option after the desert dust.
Riad Eden Dorient
An upper-tier riad with excellent recent reviews — for travellers who want the classic medina atmosphere with extra comfort.
Riad Arwa Medina
A smaller riad with outstanding guest scores — quieter and more intimate than the big names, at a mid-range price.
Riad Dar Moulay Ali
A solid, well-reviewed classic: traditional riad hospitality at a sensible price, with hundreds of verified stays behind it.
Dar Crystal
The budget pick that doesn’t feel budget: very strong guest scores at one of the lowest prices among well-reviewed medina riads.
Merzouga Luxury Camp
The most-reviewed desert camp in the area by far — thousands of verified stays, a proven machine for the classic dune night.
Luxury traditional Tent Camp
The top-end pick: near-perfect recent scores for a proper luxury tent experience — real beds, private comfort, dunes at the door.
Luxury Tented Erg Chebbi
Upper-tier camp with excellent scores — the balance of comfort and price just below the most expensive options.
Erg Chebbi Dunes Desert Camp
Nearly a thousand reviews and top scores at a mid-range price — one of the best value-for-money camps on the dunes.
Magic Luxury Camp
Hundreds of enthusiastic reviews and a friendly price — a dependable middle option for the night among the dunes.
Sahara wellness camp
The real budget option: the authentic Berber-camp experience at a fraction of the luxury price, with hundreds of very positive reviews.