Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is a recently renovated campground in Mhamid, where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard. At the campground, every unit has a outdoor furniture. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the campground, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the campground. There is a coffee shop on-site. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Desert Tours & Camp Chraika. The nearest airport is Zagora, 109 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
High score for Mhamid
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  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    Agata and Mohamed took good care of us, and tried everything to make our desert experience as great as possible! When our camel trip to the desert didn't go as expected (which wasn't Agata's and Mohamed's fault!), they let us stay another night in...
  • Premala
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Amazing, I wanted a simple and quiet night in the desert and I got this here. Mohammed @ Chraika is very nice, didn't push excursions, he was friendly and helpful. Everything was great, the room, the really comfy bed, the facilities, all the...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My daughter and I loved our time here so much that we extended another 2 days. The location was perfect for us being able to walk straight out into the dunes every day with our dog and watch the sunrise and sunset right next to our room. The food...

Hosted by Mohamed i Agata Khidouma

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Mohamed i Agata Khidouma
We are located in the area of small dunes just a 15-minute walk from charming, peaceful village M'hamid. This is where the road ends, and the great sands begin. It's a perfect starting point for any further trips deeper in the Sahara, which we are happy to organize. Desert Camp Chraika is also a superior spot for group retreats. We are happy to host workshops connected with yoga, dance, meditation, couching / self development. We can accommodate up to 20 persons; it is a unique, peaceful space for this kind of events. We provide accommodation in clay-wooden huts with electricity coming fully from the solar energy. Water comes from our own well. Moroccan breakfast is always included in the price. Our property has a big hall that serves as a space for group retreats, a communal fireplace and a lounge where one can relax in a shade while enjoying the view to the sand dunes.
Mohamed Khidouma - a certified guide to Sahara, owner and manager of Desert Camp Chraika. "I've been running this camp and organizing trips since 2004, with great support of my family. I was born and grew up in the desert, this is my home, and everyone is welcome here". Agata Orowiecka-Khidouma - a cultural anthropologist and traveler, joined Mohamed in 2015, responsible for communication with guests, planning itineraries and general management. Privately Mohamed's wife.
Our camp is located in a beautiful, peaceful nature area. Here one can enjoy walking barefoot into the dunes, watching sunsets and the breathtaking Saharan sky every night. There are nice walks to do in the area: - a 15-minute walk to M'hamid village, good for shopping / souvenirs - a 40-minute walk to the old casbah of M'hamid, a traditional, clay village surrounded by strong walls, with 4 entrances. Although it may looks like a skansen, people still live there. Women cooperatives offer local products and handicraft. - a one hour walk to the beautiful palm grove - the very end of the Draa valley, called the longest oasis in North Africa.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Desert Tours & Camp Chraika
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Polish

House rules

Desert Tours & Camp Chraika takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 22:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Desert Tours & Camp Chraika in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 43567XX6785

FAQs about Desert Tours & Camp Chraika

  • The prices at Desert Tours & Camp Chraika may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is from 15:00, and check-out is until 22:00.

  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is 1.3 miles from the centre of Mhamid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is popular with guests booking family stays.