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Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp

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A desert camp with tents arranged in rows, a central walkway with lanterns, and a clear sky. - Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp (Taouz)
A person seated on a camel in a desert setting with traditional tents and lanterns. - Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp (Taouz)
A desert camp with a dining table set for breakfast, surrounded by ottomans and a tent. - Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp (Taouz)
A nighttime outdoor area with a pathway, decorative lanterns, and a building in the background. - Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp (Taouz)
A large, white, dome-shaped tent with a central door, illuminated by a warm light source inside. - Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp (Taouz)
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp. Active travelers can enjoy snowboarding, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A cozy room with a hanging light fixture, a mirror, and a small table with fruits and woven bags.

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Desert view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A pair of red and black shoes on a woven mat.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Desert view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Queen Beds OR 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a bed featuring striped bedding, a decorative pillow, and two towels with the text "Sannmo desert luxury".

Junior Tent

  • Desert view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Taouz is home to Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp. Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Erg Chebbi and Igrane Palm Grove. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Merzouga travel guide
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Ksar Tannamouste, Taouz, Drâa-Tafilalet, 52202

What's nearby

  • A desert landscape with rolling sand dunes and a group of people riding camels.
    Erg Chebbi
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Cafe Merzouga
    16 min drive
  • restaurant tenere
    16 min drive
  • Cafe Allegra
    16 min drive
  • Chez Jordi & Naima
    16 min drive
  • CAFE RESTAURANT RIAD KEMKEM
    21 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle available on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered, secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Snowboarding
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center (80 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive key retrieval information
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sanmao mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 900.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for MAD 650.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 450 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MAD 450 (from 8 to 18 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 650.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 900.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: MAD 50 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Does Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MAD 450 per person applies.

Where is Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp located?

Situated in Taouz, this ski hotel is steps from Erg Chebbi and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Dar Gnaoua Bambara Khamlia Cultural Center. Igrane Palm Grove is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent camp, clean facilities, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unforgettable stay,the sunrise and the sunset was amazing, the staff very friendly and helpful ,the food was delecious every thing was just Amazing !many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not be nicer and more fun I would recommend sanmao to anyone To wake up for sun up and take a camel out into the Sahara was exhilarating The staff at Sanmao are the nicest most wonderful and charming people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, Excellent. Excellent !!!! The owner and the stuff made the experience amazing. Very Friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent. I will go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Staff was very accommodating and location was perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Sanmao were outstanding, especially Jalil and Youseff, who went above and beyond to make our stay absolutely perfect. Their hospitality and attention to detail made us feel truly welcomed and cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great team who worked hard to provide a good visit. Unique little corner of Morocco.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Abdu was a great person and exceptional host, he organized everything for us making an unforgettable experience, room was preciosa, highly recommended and i will return again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

vacation

we had a great time, great location at the foothill of the dune, great room, good food and fantastic music at night. The owner was a perfect host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!!

Excellent services . The owner is a best . I will repeat for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was AMAZING , they went above and beyond to make an unforgettable experience!! They arranged an early check in, lunch option even though the restaurant was closed at that time. they were super friendly! Considering we were in the middle of Desert , The tent was comfortable, clean with private bathrooms. It has a beautiful view of the Sahara Desert from the camp , and they offer camel rides from the camp to see Sunset and Sunrise. We were celebrating my husband Birthday and they did a great surprise to him! I highly recommend Sanmao Luxury Camp to experience Sahara Desert in a unique and comfortable way. Best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had high expectations for this camp given the price but was generally disappointed. Communication was not great. Unclear on how to get there, no prior messages so we ended up driving in with our AWD SUV but DO NOT ATTEMPT this. We got lucky and had a hard compact sand... Which is not always the case. Food is average to good, room is meh, AC wouldn't not really work (shuts off after a while and very weak) snowboard missing the bindings... Staff is nice but that's to be expected. Another annoying thing is that is that it shares the same space with ABDO camp and they wouldn't turn off the lights at night so couldnt see the stars not to mention it right next to a bunch of other camps so it was not that quiet and still quite a bit of light pollution. Also weak wifi but wtv, the whole point is to disconnect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Increíble experiencia Abdul es el gerente y te da una atención personalizada increíble , todo el personal muy amable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está en las dunas. Un lugar espectacular. La limpieza muy mala, y mantenimiento del hotel mala. la basura que ves en todos lado al rededor del pueblo, y dunas es alarmante.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
השהות שלנו ב־Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp הייתה פשוט מדהימה. המקום מוקפד עד הפרט הקטן ביותר – אוהלים מרווחים, נקיים ונוחים מאוד, עם אווירה חמימה ונוף מדברי עוצר נשימה מכל כיוון. השירות היה אישי, מקצועי ונעים – הרגשנו שמטפלים בנו מכל הלב. במיוחד נהנינו מהשקיעות הקסומות ומהשקט המושלם שמסביב. ארוחת הערב הייתה טעימה ומיוחדת, והחוויה של לשבת סביב המדורה תחת שמיים מלאי כוכבים הייתה מרגשת. למי שמחפש פינה שקטה, אותנטית ומפנקת בלב הטבע – זה המקום. חוויה מומלצת בחום – בטוח שנחזור
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sanmao Desert Luxury Camp הוא מקום יוצא דופן ביופיו. הנוף עוצר נשימה – דיונות אינסופיות, שקיעות מרהיבות ושקט שממלא את הנשמה. האוהלים מפוארים, נוחים ומעוצבים בטוב טעם, עם שילוב מושלם בין יוקרה לאותנטיות. הצוות היה אדיב, מסביר פנים ודאג להכל עם חיוך. ארוחת הערב תחת שמי הכוכבים, עם מוזיקה מסורתית ומדורה חמימה, הייתה רגע שלא אשכח. זה המקום המושלם להתנתק מהעולם, להתחבר לטבע ולחוות את המדבר בצורה הכי מיוחדת שיש. ממליץ/ה מכל הלב – חוויה של פעם בחיים!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keine Rückkehr

Das einzige Hotel in 10 Tagen Marokko wo wir uns nicht wohl und nicht willkommen gefühlt haben. Es wird in den Annehmlichkeiten viel versprochen was nicht stimmt. Es gab nur 1 Restaurant, die Klimaanlage funktionierte über die Mittagshitze nicht (Gründe dafür waren nicht klar). Es gibt keinen Raumservice. Internet/Wifi funktionierte praktisch nie und es gab nur in den Dünen Mobile-Empfang. Es gibt keine Bar oder Coffee-Shop. Der Manager konnte etwas Englisch aber sonst konnte das Personal nur Arabisch oder Berberisch (Translation Apps mussten helfen). Es gibt keinen Coworking Space, keine Konferenzzentrum, kein Wellness-Center. Jegliche Information mussten aktiv erfragt werden und es gab kein Einführung in Zimmer oder Hotel. Das Restaurant ist nur genau für Frühstück und Abendessen geöffnet. Das Abendessen kostet extra und war das teuerste unserer ganzen Reise und sicher nicht das Beste. Hier werden wir sicher nicht zurückkehren. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt nicht. Die Lage des Camps ist aber sehr gut. Es hat am gleichen Ort ein anderes Camp das besser organisiert zu sein scheint.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024